Development of social policy and reform of the social system are priorities for all stakeholders in the region. The reform efforts are aimed at modernisation of education, as well as of the health and pension systems including financing, poverty reduction, social inclusion and improvements to the social safety net focusing on better social assistance targeting. Accompanying social infrastructure measures include the construction and/or modernisation of social housing, education, health and judicial facilities.

EC/IFI Expert Meeting on Socio-Economic Issues

The EC and IFI experts on socio-economic issues, met on 12 April 2011 In Brussels.

The meeting focused particularly on: (i) the need for a new growth model and the impact of austerity measures on capital expenditure in the Western Balkans and (ii) Key activities in the socio-economic sector and themes of focus.

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