Tim za socijalno uključivanje i smanjenje siromaštva

As part of the European integration process, an Employment and Social Reform Programme (ESRP) is being drafted, designed as a strategic process and the main mechanism for a dialog regarding priorities in the field of social policy and employment, structured after the Europe 2020 model already being applied by member states. Like the EU employment guidelines, ESRP will present solutions in three areas: labour market and employment policies, human capital and skill development policies and social inclusion and social protection policies.

The Government of the Republic of Serbia formed an intersectoral working group and expert body, led by the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Policy, with expert assistance provided by the Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit. The working group and experts prepared a second draft of the main challenges and relevant measures by 2020, the envisaged period of validity for the ESRP document, thus fitting into the timeframe of the EU 2020 strategy.

The second draft of the document, after a widespread public discussion with non-governmental organizations, social partners and other stakeholders, was sent to the European Commission for consultations during early November. The next step is to define horizontal aspects, such as capacity building, institutional reform, financial challenges for the implementation of measures, as well as the use of EU funds for implementing planned reforms. This is the third and final component of the document. The final draft of the Employment and Social Reform Programme will be made available once again to partners for public discussion.