2025-05-13-亚开行-绘制亚洲无酬工作经济图（英）_43页_1mb

Mapping the Unpaid Care Work Economy in Asia

• Older people, mainly women, are net providers of unpaid care work (UCW) rather than major demanders.
• National Time Transfer Accounts (NTTA) quantify UCW's economic contribution, integrating gender and age dimensions.
• Population aging in Asia risks shortfalls in adult and eldercare but not childcare, with housework showing a potential surplus.
• Older women play a pivotal role in supplying care, but their labor is undervalued and risks exacerbating gender inequalities.
• Policy recommendations include enhancing data collection, supporting caregivers, ensuring gender equity, and addressing pension gaps.