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culture in a globalising worldu0092 of 10th May 2007. It highlights some potential points of progress that have been proposed …, while also identifying important issues that require greater clarity. Culture is both a means and an end. The focus of the … documentu0092s proposed actions is on instrumental applications of culture, although its language sometimes seeks to imply …
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This report reviews the evidence to support the contention that increasing numbers of young people (16 - 34 years) are entering the disability benefits system. It attempts to place this evidence within the context of the many factors that are known to influence the economic activity and labour...
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In the Netherlands growing numbers of young people and adolescents are in receipt of special education, mental health care services and benefits because of long-term illness, handicap or chronic disease. The most alarming increase is in those covered by the Disablement Assistance Act for...
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Many people in Europe do not receive the social benefits to which they are entitled. This is the case across countries and for many types of benefits. Addressing this ‘non-take-up’ of benefits is critical for two key reasons: benefits do not fulfil their objective if they do not reach the...
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The report is drawn up to identify which barriers prevent members of ethnic minorities from fully participating in society and in the labour market. Moreover, it aims at analysing which policies have been developed and are applied by public policy and by businesses (as well as by public-private...
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One of the most recurring themes about immigrants in Western Europe is their effect on national culture and identity …
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Europe is undergoing a previously unwitnessed ageing of the population. In view of this, social inclusion of the elderly and strategies to promote voluntary work among older people are now important items on the EU’s political agenda. This report is based on 30 case studies from 11 Member...
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