2010 and beyond: EAPN Proposals on: a legacy for 2010 and a new EU strategy post 2010 General Outline of EAPN Proposals Katherine Duffy: EAPN Social Inclusion Working Group

Outline of presentation What is the context now for EU policies to combat poverty? Summary of EAPN 3 key proposals Focus in: EAPN recommendations for strengthening the OMC as part of a social and sustainable strategy

What is the context now? Specific problem for policy making The not-poor public and the poor public disagree on the causes of poverty The not-poor’s view has dominated politics and media Wider context Neo-liberalism is broken In some states: → crisis of political legitimacy No more “business as usual”

Causes of poverty? Special Eurobarometer survey (no. 279) Sept. 2007

Causes of Poverty? Special Eurobarometer survey (no. 279) Sept. 2007

The “audacity of hope” EAPN 3 key proposals A new social and sustainable strategy post 2010 A social progress pact – promoting solidarity; delivering on rights a dynamic partnership for change

Proposal 1 a social and sustainable strategy A new 10 year strategy for social and sustainable living Objective – sustainable well being free of poverty 4 strong pillars But economic and employment strategies are the servants of well-being Drive progress: Charter of Fundamental Rights Indicator of progress: cuts in poverty and inequality = rise in well being Redistribution is back on the agenda

Proposal 2 A social progress pact Green new deal Implement Active Inclusion - That includes: guarantee of adequate minimum income and access to services Specific commitments to cut inequality in income and wealth Stronger policy on equality; respect for diversity Stronger agenda for north-south global social justice The alternative is…..?

Proposal 3 A dynamic partnership for “change we need” Open governance: more information, more participation, more democratic decision making, new methods Resources for sustainable participation Include NGOs, people in poverty at all stages of policy cycle Welcome combat poverty advocates as well as service deliverers into dialogue

The role of a reinforced OMC: To support and mainstream the social pillar Targets for poverty reduction: EU and national roadmap and agreements Indicators of well being; poverty, inequality and sustainability NSRs & thematic years that report national policy linked to common EU objectives. national budgets and local implementation Monitoring by EU and national parliaments Policy evaluation social impact assessment Financial tool cohesion policy 2014-20 to combat inequality and poverty Innovation new community programme to combat poverty Governance new guideline and benchmarks for stakeholder engagement

Role and value added of current EU strategy Thank you for listening – and participating Key questions for the workshop Role and value added of current EU strategy Lessons of the “crisis” and barriers to change? Specific changes and new instruments for positive legacy of EY2010?