Les indicateurs d'inclusion sociale. Où est la Wallonie aujourd'hui?

in Thys, F.; Dejardin, M. (Eds.) Wallonie et Bruxelles: analyses et enjeux (2009)

We use the primary indicators of social inclusion proposed within the scope of the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) to situate Wallonia in the European Union (EU15) context. The results show that ... [more ▼]

We use the primary indicators of social inclusion proposed within the scope of the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) to situate Wallonia in the European Union (EU15) context. The results show that Wallonia stood in 2005 at the same level as Greece and was behind the EU15 level mainly regarding poverty and long-term unemployment rates. Groups at risk are single-parent families as well as unemployed and other inactive categories. Having at disposal these indicators for the years to come will be a must not only for the design but also for the evaluation of policies towards a better social cohesion. [less ▲]