2010 European Year of Combating Poverty
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently issued 'Calls for Proposals' relating to the European Year for EY2010: These proposals relate to :
- Regional Events
- UK-wide Thematic Programmes of Local Activities
- Technical Assistance.
The deadline for the submission of proposals was 5pm on the 15th October 2009. Applications are currently being processed.
Further information and frequently asked questions are available online at http://www.dwp.gov.uk/european-year-2010
Tackling Poverty
In tackling poverty, inequality and disadvantage the Scottish Government is doing what it can within the powers currently available to eradicate child poverty by 2020.
A priority is reducing inequalities between the least advantaged groups and communities and the rest of society by ensuring that support reaches those who need it most.
The Government Economic Strategy includes the Solidarity Target:
To increase overall income and the proportion of income earned by the three lowest deciles as a group by 2017
The Scottish Government has a single Purpose:
To create a more successful country where all of Scotland can flourish through increasing sustainable economic growth.