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Ministerul Muncii, Familiei şi Protecţiei Sociale
Proiectul Phare 2006 “Asistenţă tehnică pentru promovarea campaniei naţionale de conştientizare în domeniul incluziunii sociale”
Social Inclusion in EU
Harald HaubenTeam Leader, Social Inclusion Expert
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Presentation
Concept of “social inclusion” Open Method of Co-ordination EU social policies mid 2009
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Presentation
Concept of “social inclusion” Open Method of Co-ordination EU social policies mid 2009
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“Social Inclusion”
No commonly agreed fixed definition in EU
Often reference to ‘social exclusion’
Definitions varyrelation with povertyInsufficient and inappropriate social
participation or social integration.........
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Characteristics “Social exclusion”
Exclusion is related to society norms / context at a given momentDifferences between countriesChanging norms in country
Exclusion is consequence of decisions/actions of other people/organisations/institutions
Exclusion implies limited future perspectives of affected individuals/groups
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Characteristics “Social Exclusion”
Individuals/groups experience different levels of disadvantages which themselves lead to increased vulnerability and ends with a series of multiple, persistent and interconnected disadvantages
= dynamic, complex and multidimensional process implying the denial or lack of resources, rights, good and services and the incapacity to participate in normal relations and activities most people in society have access to
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Dimensions of “Social Exclusion”
Exclusion from proper resources (poverty)Exclusion from labour marketExclusion from services (transportation,
housing,..)Exclusion from social relationships
= multidimensional
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“Active Inclusion”
Introduced on 2006 through different ‘communications’ from EC
2008 EC Recommendation on active inclusion
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Commission Recommendation 2008 on “Active Inclusion”
Objective : to guide EU MS in their strategies to tackle poverty
MS Active inclusion policies should targetIntegration into sustainable and quality
employment of those who can workProvide resources sufficient to live a life
in dignity for those who cannot
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Commission Recommendation 2008 on “Active Inclusion”
Recommendations to MS to design and implement an integrated comprehensive strategy for active inclusion of people excluded from labour market based on Adequate income support Inclusive labour markets Access to quality services
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Commission Recommendation 2008 on “Active Inclusion”
Active inclusion policies requireMix of policy measures in 3 strandsCo-ordination between agencies
delivering inclusion policiesCoordination between EU, national,
regional and local levelInvolvement civil society
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Commission Recommendation 2008 on “Active Inclusion”
Use Structural funds (ESF) to support active inclusion policies
Take measures to inform all citizens – including least privileged - about their rights and available support
Improve indicators and information systemsMonitor and evaluate active inclusion policies
under the OMC in co-operation with the SPC / EMCO and with support of PROGRESS programme
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Presentation
Concept of “social inclusion” Open Method of Co-ordination EU social policies mid 2009
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EU has limited competence in employment and social field
MS face similar reform challenges in economic, employment and social areas Globalization New ICTs Demographic change (ageing)
Instrument to support MS reform efforts Political coordination without legal constraints Voluntary self-evaluation process Learning from each other Flexible and decentralised method
OMC : rationale
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What is OMC ?
Method of EU to co-ordinate policy developments of member states in policy areas that are subject to the subsidiarity principle;
Created in 1997 under the EES ; extended now to several other policy fields (education and training, youth, social inclusion and social protection, ...);
The ‘Social OMC’ combines 3 previous existing OMCs : social inclusion, pensions and health/long term care
16European Employment Strategy (1997)
Lisbon Strategy for growth and jobs (2000)
Social Inclusion and modernised social protection systems as key elements to achieve goals of strategy
Streamlined ‘Social’ OMC Process (2006)
Social Inclusion + Pensions + Health / LTC Overarching objectives Interact positively with revised Lisbon Strategy Simplied reporting procedures
OMC Background
Strengthened OMC (2008) Improve visibility More interaction with other policies
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The cycle of the Social OMC
Common objectives and policy priorities
National Strategy Reports
Joint Report on Social Protection and Social Inclusion
Commonly agreed indicators
common objectives
agreed indicators
> supranational strategic goals> guidelines & timetables
> establish quantitative & qualitative indicators
translating EU objectivesinto national/regional policies
> National Action Plans
Community Action Programme
> promote cooperation> benchmarking> transnational exchange of best practice
monitoring & evaluation
> publication of European reports analysing & assessing the national policies> giving supranational recommendations
Open Method of Coordination
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Agreeing on common objectives creates…
…political obligation…political legitimacy to reformsOMC develops… …a partnership approach: partnerships between
Member States and with all stakeholders…a preventive approach, avoiding costly mistakes
…transparency of policies OMC acts as a catalyst for policy
development at EU, national and local levels
Effects of OMC
Eradication of poverty and social exclusion
Adequate and sustainable
pensions
Accessible, high-qualityAnd sustainable
Health Care and LTC
Access for all to resources, services &Non-discrimination
Access for all to resources, services &Non-discrimination
Active social inclusionActive social inclusion
Policy coordinationStakeholder involvement
Policy coordinationStakeholder involvement
Rational use of resources
Rational use of resources
QualityQuality
Universal accessUniversal access
TransparencyTransparency
Financial sustainabilityFinancial sustainability
Adequate levelAdequate level
OVERARCHING OBJECTIVES• Social cohesion and equality for all
• Interaction between Lisbon strategy & Sustainable development strategy• Good governance, transparency, stakeholder involvement
OMC Objectives for SP and SI cycle 2008-2010
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Social OMC : cycle 2008-2010
MS produced in autumn 2008 National Strategic Reports on social protection and social inclusion
Joint Report adopted by Council in March 2009
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Concept of “social inclusion” Open Method of Co-ordination EU social policies mid 2009
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2009 … 2010Lisbon strategy (2000-2010) : EU > most
dynamic, knowledge based economy in the world, capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion
European Employment strategy (by 2010)70 % employment rate60 % women employment rate50 % older workers employment rate
Barcelona targets on child care facilities (2010)90 % of children between 3 - schoolgoing age33 % of children below 3
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2009 … 2010Revised Social Agenda (July 2008) until 2010
Sets out the main policy actions and initiatives in wide range of areas (employment, social affairs, education, health, non discrimination,..)
3 pillars Creating opportunities Providing access Demonstrating solidarity
7 priority areas (combating social exclusion) Set of 21 policy documents (mainly soft law) 3 proposals for directives 6 communications
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2009 … 2010Revised Social Agenda (July 2008) until 2010
Priority 5 : combating poverty and social exclusion 2008 EC communication on re-inforcement OMC 2008 First biennial report on social services of
general interest 2008 EC Recommendation on active social inclusion Plans to take initiatives
Improvement digital literacyBroadband deployment in unserved areasAccessibility information society for PwDFinancial inclusion
Report on Barcelona targets
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2009 … 2010
New European Parliament & Commission Impact financial and economic crisis on
employment and social fields (Economic Recovery Plan)
Preparation post Lisbon strategy (2010-2015) including new EES, new ‘social agenda’, new cycle for OMCs
Adopion treaty
Ministerul Muncii, Familiei şi Protecţiei Sociale
Proiectul Phare 2006 “Asistenţă tehnică pentru promovarea campaniei naţionale de conştientizare în domeniul incluziunii sociale”
Thank you
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Social OMC : cycle 2008-2010Common objectives for the 3 strands
Eradication of poverty and social exclusionAccess for all to resources, rights and services,
preventing and addressing exclusion and fighting discrimination that lead to exclusion
Active inclusion of allWell co-ordinated inclusion policies involing all
government levels and civil soceity & mainstreaming into all public policies
Adequate and sustainable pensionsAffordable, high quality and sustainable health
and long term care