Prosperity without poverty: a framework for action in Wales
- Authors:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION, BEVAN FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 36
- Place of publication:
- York
Drawing evidence and recommendations developed for a UK wide report, this document sets out a framework for action to be taken to tackle poverty in Wales. It takes a broad view of poverty, which covers more than relative-income measures or area-based deprivation approaches, and recognises that everyone has a role to play in combating poverty. The framework covers five key areas: economic growth and employment; improving the education and skills of the population; strengthening families and communities; reducing costs of essential goods and services to help those on low incomes; and also outlines five key principles to help support people and families with complex needs. The final section looks at how organisations and individuals should work together to take action. It outlines measures that government, employers, charities, communities and individuals themselves can do to take to reduce the risk of poverty. It also recommends that the UK Government to play its part, through an effective social security system, better regulation, fostering a favourable economic climate and a fair financial and fiscal framework for Wales. (Edited publisher abstract)
- Subject terms:
- poverty, low income, intervention, cost of living;
- Location(s):
- Wales
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