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Government Policies for Social Inclusion: Updated Framework to Tackle Poverty

Learn about the whole-of-government approach to child poverty, with a focus on lifting 20 million people out of poverty. Explore strategies for inclusive labour markets, responding to household joblessness, and tackling rural poverty. Discover the role of civil society in combating poverty. For more information, visit www.socialinclusion.ie

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Government Policies for Social Inclusion: Updated Framework to Tackle Poverty

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  1. LEADER presentationGovernment policies for social inclusion Jim WalshSocial Inclusion Division, DSP

  2. Poverty Measures & Trends Poverty = inadequate income & resources exclusion from everyday activities can be intergenerational and cumulative

  3. Policy framework UPDATED AND EXTENDED

  4. Whole-of-government approach to child poverty

  5. European Dimension Headline target to lift 20 million people out of poverty & social exclusion Inclusive labour markets Horizontal issue for structural funds Action by IE in relation to household joblessness

  6. Poverty Targets

  7. 14% Adults 16% Children Household Joblessness

  8. Responding to household joblessness

  9. Pathways to Work JobPath Youth Guarantee

  10. Rural poverty • employment, esp. for jobless households • demography • service delivery • community initiatives • costs of rural living • welfare reform • data collection & analysis

  11. Role of civil society in tackling poverty • Community development • Service providers • Social enterprises • Advocacy groups • Social Inclusion Forum • UN day for eradication of poverty

  12. For further information, visit www.socialinclusion.ie

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