Concepts and Strategies for Combating Social Exclusion

From the Publisher
This book aims, in the first place, to decipher the concept of social exclusion, which complements that of poverty and which, born in Europe, is extending to Latin America, Africa and Asia, so much so that it is becoming one of the keys to understanding the economic and social situation of the world of today.

The second objective is to describe ways of identifying exclusion, how to make it more visible and break through its opacity.

The third objective is to provide a detailed overview of the whole range of actors and their initiatives: international institutions and networks, governments and public administrations, workers' and employers' organisations, community initiatives, etc.

Finally, a distinction is made between different strategies which are intended to combat social exclusion. And a number of guiding principles are outlined. The publication includes numerous examples and experiences, as well as a solid bibliography. It also serves as a reference framework for the Centre for Informatic Apprenticeship and Resources in Social Inclusion (CIARIS) for local projects combating social exclusion throughout the world.