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<p>The Department recognises that older people experience a range of complex barriers
and face multiple exclusions in developing countries across the globe.</p><p>Baroness
Sugg has direct responsibility for ageing as part of her portfolio on inclusive societies.</p><p>Ageing
is an important factor in DFID’s efforts to tackle extreme poverty, ensure inclusion
and in our approach to ‘leave no-one behind’. This is reflected in our departmental
strategy papers. Both the Disability Inclusion Strategy and the Strategic Vision for
Gender Equality take a life-course approach, ensuring the delivery of transformative
change for people all ages.</p><p>We are also supporting governments to make vital
social protection systems more inclusive of older people. In Uganda, DFID continues
to build on its partnership with the Government of Uganda to deliver a Senior Citizen
Grant. The grant currently supports over 168,000 older people with a cash transfer
to help meet their nutritional and healthcare needs.</p>
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