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New Targeting Social Need The Way Forward

New Targeting Social Need The Way Forward. Towards an Anti - Poverty Strategy. New Targeting Social Need. Why Persistence of poverty and social exclusion including inequalities in the labour market, health and education . What High level policy approach

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New Targeting Social Need The Way Forward

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  1. New Targeting Social NeedThe Way Forward Towards an Anti - Poverty Strategy

  2. New Targeting Social Need • Why • Persistence of poverty and social exclusion including inequalities in the labour market, health and education. • What • High level policy approach • Skewing expenditure and effort within programmes at those areas groups and individuals in greatest objective need • Working in partnership (PSI) • To what end • Improvement on employment and employability • Addressing inequalities in education, health and housing

  3. New TSN – Brief History • Predecessor (TSN) launched in 1991 • SACHR (1997) Recommendations • Government Response (1998) White Paper “Partnership for Equality” • New TSN Launched by SoS July 1998 • Adopted by Previous Executive (March 2001) with commitment to review

  4. New TSNPerceived Strengths • Successfully Mainstreamed • Objective Targeting • Greater Accountability • Co-Ordination • Partnership

  5. New TSN Perceived Weaknesses • No Strategic Aim • No Strategic Targets • No Budget • Lack of Transparency • Insufficient Local Political Ownership • Unclear Links with UK/EU Plans/Priorities • Too Much About Process

  6. Development of New TSNThe Challenge • Clarity of Purpose (Objectives and Targets) • Coherence • Consistency with UK/EU Priorities • Comprehensive • Consensus • Consistency with Changing Social Need

  7. Unemployment Rates(All economically active 16+)

  8. All individuals living in households in the bottom 30 per cent of gross household income. Source: Continuous Household Survey (NISRA)

  9. All individuals living in households in the bottom 30 per cent of gross household income. Source: Continuous Household Survey (NISRA)

  10. All individuals living in households in the bottom 30 per cent of gross household income. Source: Continuous Household Survey (NISRA)

  11. All individuals living in households in the bottom 30 per cent of gross household income. Source: Continuous Household Survey (NISRA)

  12. All individuals living in households in the bottom 30 per cent of gross household income. Source: Continuous Household Survey (NISRA)

  13. All individuals living in households in the bottom 30 per cent of gross household income. Source: Continuous Household Survey (NISRA)

  14. Improving Income and Living Conditions of the Most Disadvantaged

  15. Improving Income and Living Conditions of the Most Disadvantaged Building Capacity

  16. Improving Income and Living Conditions of the Most Disadvantaged Creating Employment Building Capacity

  17. Improving Income and Living Conditions of the Most Disadvantaged Creating Employment Building Capacity Tackling Financial Exclusion

  18. Improving Income and Living Conditions of the Most Disadvantaged Creating Employment Individuals in Need Building Capacity Tackling Financial Exclusion

  19. Improving Income and Living Conditions of the Most Disadvantaged Creating Employment Individuals in Need Building Capacity Tackling Financial Exclusion Areas and Communities

  20. Improving Income and Living Conditions of the Most Disadvantaged CreatingEmployment Opportunities Individuals in Need Building Capacity Tackling Financial Exclusion Areas and Communities Vulnerable Groups

  21. Improving Income and Living Conditions of the Most Disadvantaged CreatingEmployment Opportunities Individuals in Need Building Capacity Tackling Financial Exclusion N.Belfast Community Action Unit. Areas and Communities Vulnerable Groups

  22. Improving Income and Living Conditions of the Most Disadvantaged CreatingEmployment Opportunities Individuals in Need Building Capacity Tackling Financial Exclusion N.Belfast Community Action Unit. Areas and Communities Vulnerable Groups Sure Start

  23. Improving Income and Living Conditions of the Most Disadvantaged CreatingEmployment Opportunities Individuals in Need Building Capacity Tackling Financial Exclusion N.Belfast Community Action Unit. Areas and Communities Vulnerable Groups Sure Start New Deal (Disability)

  24. Improving Income and Living Conditions of the Most Disadvantaged CreatingEmployment Opportunities Individuals in Need Building Capacity Tackling Financial Exclusion N.Belfast Community Action Unit. Areas and Communities Vulnerable Groups Concessionary Fares Sure Start New Deal (Disability)

  25. Improving Income and Living Conditions of the Most Disadvantaged CreatingEmployment Opportunities Individuals in Need Building Capacity Tackling Financial Exclusion N.Belfast Community Action Unit. Areas and Communities Credit Unions Vulnerable Groups Concessionary Fares Sure Start New Deal (Disability)

  26. Improving Income and Living Conditions of the Most Disadvantaged CreatingEmployment Opportunities Individuals in Need Building Capacity Tackling Financial Exclusion N.Belfast Community Action Unit. Benefit Uptake Areas and Communities Credit Unions Vulnerable Groups Concessionary Fares Sure Start New Deal (Disability)

  27. TSN as a core principle Focus on Employment and Employability Partnership Action Plan Clear Strategic Aim Targets Ministerial-led Forum Broader Strategic Framework (financial inclusion) More Coherent policy framework Focus on key measures Lone Parent PSI New Name (Anti Poverty Strategy) Summary New Retained

  28. In Conclusion • KNOWLEDGE • CONCENSUS • MOMENTUM

  29. New Targeting Social NeedThe Way Forward Towards an Anti - Poverty Strategy

  30. MAINSTREAMING SOCIAL INCLUSIONPOLICY DEVELOPMENT SUB – GROUP MEETING10.30 – 10.45 Arrival – Tea and Coffee10.45 – 11.00 An outline of the new Northern Ireland Anti-Poverty Strategy – Harriet FergusonPOLICY DEVELOPMENT11.00 – 11.3011.30 – 11.45Building measures to tackle child poverty into the Northern Ireland Children’s Strategy – Heather Stevens11.45 – 12.05Q & A 12.05 - 12.15Mainstreaming poverty issues into the policy making process a GB perspective – Chris Burston (Department of Work & Pensions London) Q & ATARGETING OBJECTIVE NEED12.15 - 12.4512.45 – 13.00The formulation and application of Noble indicators – Robert BeattieQ & A 13.00 – 14.00LUNCH14.00 – 14.3014.30 – 14.45Examples of Noble Indicators being used in funding criteria – David MarshallQ & A14.45 – 15.1515.15 – 15.30Explanation of DHSSPS Capitation Formulae - Martin MayockQ & A15.30 – 15.45COFFEE15.45 – 16.15Poverty Proofing - update on developing an enhanced poverty proofing process – Eoin O’Seaghdha16.15 – 16.45Discussion on implications for guidance

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