Tim za socijalno uključivanje i smanjenje siromaštva

We are presenting the final draft of the document: “Monitoring Social Inclusion in Serbia: Overview and Current Status of Social Inclusion in Serbia Based on Monitoring European and National Indicators”, prepared by the Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit (SIPRU) and the Republic Statistical Office in July 2010.

The Report contributes to the establishment of the system for monitoring social inclusion and poverty reduction indicators in the Republic of Serbia. The Report provides a framework for analyzing the current status of social inclusion and poverty in our country, and indicates the current potentials for monitoring social inclusion indicators harmonized on the level of EU member states and maps the gaps in data sources for measuring social inclusion and poverty indicators in Serbia. The social inclusion monitoring methodology should provide for a comparability of basic social  inclusion indicators monitored in EU member states and the countries undergoing the EU accession process, as well as to provide insight into the specific issues of social inclusion on the transition road of Serbia.

We are inviting you to use the enclosed document in your regular activities, with the aim of identifying, implementation and monitoring the most efficient social inclusion and poverty reduction policies and improving the quality of life of all Serbian citizens.

We would like to express gratitude for all the partners who have submitted their comments and suggestions for the improvement of the Draft Report over the previous two months, thus contributing to the improvement of the quality of data and indicators.

The report represents a beginning of the establishment of a set of social inclusion and poverty reduction indicators, and our joint work in this field is certain to continue.

The document may be downloaded here: