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Poverty and Social Exclusion

Introduction

The paper assesses poverty and social exclusion in Cyprus and considers the effectiveness of government policies to alleviate these problems.

Description

This paper assesses poverty and social exclusion in Cyprus and considers the effectiveness of government policies to alleviate these problems. It presents the overall social protection system of Cyprus and analyses factors influencing poverty and social exclusion. It concludes by outlining the main challenges for the future, the reforms needed and implications due to the EU accession. Published in Cyprus Economic Policy Paper no. 07-03

Background information

Lack of research in the field

Methodology

Review and analysis of the current social protection system and the EU social exclusion indicators

Conclusions

The problem of poverty and social exclusion is not a pronounced one in Cyprus; however hidden poverty may exist in Cyprus and may become a more widespread phenomenon in the future.

Contact info

University of Cyprus – Economic Research Centre
http://www.erc.ucy.ac.cy/
Panos Pashardes (Director of Economics Research Center), tel. +35722892428

Publication date

01/12/2003

Researcher

Panos Pashardes

Poverty and Social Exclusion in Cyprus (PDF, Eng, 1.1 MB)

Document type

research

Themes

Urban Policy > Social inclusion & integration > Quality of life

Keywords

Social services, Financial inclusion