Taking Forward The Government Economic Strategy: A Discussion Paper on Tackling Poverty, Inequality and Deprivation in Scotland

Taking Forward The Government Economic Strategy: A Discussion Paper on Tackling Poverty, Inequality and Deprivation in Scotland

Description	aking Forward The Government Economic Strategy: A Discussion Paper on Tackling Poverty, Inequality and Deprivation in Scotland
ISBN	9780755969593
Official Print Publication Date
Website Publication Date	February 01, 2008

ISBN 978 0 7559 6959 3
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Contents

Introduction
What do we mean by Solidarity, Cohesion, Income Inequality and Poverty
Our Commitment to Tackling Poverty
Key principles
Achieving both Economic Growth and Reduced Income Inequality and Poverty
Numbers of People in Poverty in Scotland Today
Key Areas of Action by the Scottish Government
Target Groups
Perceptions of Poverty - Communicating Our Ambitions
Delivering on Our Ambitions - Connecting National Policy and Local Delivery
What Should a Framework Cover
The Process for Developing the Framework
Annex A: Poverty in Scotland: a brief overview of the evidence

Response document
Covering Letter
Respondee Information Form

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