9 Article 19 Awareness on Ageing and Preparation for Old Age States Parties shall: 1: adopt measures to encourage the development of awareness raising programmes to educate the younger population groups on ageing and Older Persons to combat negative attitudes against Older Persons; and adopt measures to develop training programmes that prepare Persons for the challenges faced in old age, including retirement. Older Article 20 Duties of Older Persons Older Persons have responsibilities towards their families, communities, the wider society, the state and the international community. In this regard they shall: As mentor and generations; pass on knowledge and experience to the younger foster and facilitate inter-generational dialogue and solidarity within their families and communities; and play a role in mediation and conflict resolution. Articie 24 Coordination and Data Collection States Parties shall: 1. ensure the systematic collection and analysis of national data on Older Persons; develop a national mechanism on ageing with responsibility to asses, monitor, evaluate and. coordinate the integration and implementation of Older Persons’ rights in national policies, strategies and legislation; and support the Advisory Council on Ageing, as:a continental mechanism of the African Union to facilitate the implementation and follow up of the continental policies and plans on ageing.