The book investigates the critical challenges and emerging needs for long-term care systems in developing nations. It presents detailed case studies from ten diverse countries, examining their unique policy issues, resource availability, and evolving requirements for supporting aging populations. Prepared by national experts in collaboration with the World Health Organization and the JDC-Brookdale Institute, these studies offer a comprehensive overview of the landscape of long-term care in these regions.

This collection of case studies offers a foundational overview of long-term care challenges in developing countries. The collaborative approach involving national experts and international health organizations suggests a rigorous and contextually informed analysis. The focus on specific policy issues and emerging needs indicates a resource valuable for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in global health and social services.