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Active Inclusion

Active Inclusion policy refers to the inclusion of those most distant from the labour market. The aim of the active inclusion approach is to address the issues of adequate income, quality services and inclusive training and employment in an integrated manner within the context of social justice. This process is still being developed and the outcomes will be judged over time.

Between 2006 and 2008 the European Commission carried out a consultation on the Active inclusion of people furthest from the labour market. Details are available on the European Commission’s EU Active inclusion Web-page. The result of this consultation was the crucial Recommendation Active Inclusion on 3rd October 2008.This Recommendation presents common principles for an integrated approach to income, services and employment in the context of addressing poverty and social inclusion.

EAPN at national and European level engaged actively in the consultation process and are working to ensure that this Recommendation is implemented in a way which addresses the needs of those experiencing poverty in Ireland and the EU.

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