The policy framework

There is currently no integrated comprehensive government policy on ageing in the Republic of Belarus and until recently the wide-ranging socio-economic impact of population ageing does not seem to have been fully addressed in the State programmes and strategic documents. Nevertheless, there is a number of key legislative acts, in addition to the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus, that form the current policy framework regulating social protection and various entitlements and provisions for older persons. These include the Law on Veterans, on Public Service, on Employment of the Population, on Pensions, on Social Services, on State Benefits, Rights and Guarantees for Certain Categories of Citizens, on Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities, the Presidential Decree on State Targeted Social Assistance, and the Labour, Family, Education, Tax and Criminal Codes of the Republic of Belarus. Certain relevant aspects are also outlined in the General agreement between the Government of the Republic of Belarus, the republican associations of employers and trade unions (the latest is for 2019 – 2021).

Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty

Good Health and Well-Being

Quality Education