Social mobility

Health

Econ growth

Why is inequality growing? 5 key drivers: The economic system – in particular bad job growth Lack of progressive public spending on social protection Regressive tax systems Discrimination An imbalance in power (e.g. in the labour market, in government decision-making) Inequality feeds on itself

What can the Post-2015 framework do? Measure inequalities Pursue growth that is inclusive and sustainable, and that provides opportunities for all Have ‘getting to zero’ goals Mainstream equality across goals and targets Need to have measures to reduce between-group and overall income and wealth inequalities

Summary Economic inequality is growing in the majority of countries globally Between-group inequality clearly showing in access and outcome data Inequality is a barrier to progress OWG document does reflect concern about inequality – but important that we tackle the drivers and mainstream equality National level advocacy key