How much "social inclusion" is enough?

How much "social inclusion" is enough?: "The first group of questions, basic yet critical, were on the definition of “social inclusion”. In their responses, the two experts referred to social inclusion as “growth for all” or “avoidance of social exclusion”—when every member can participate fully and enjoy all the benefits and opportunities society allows.

Both experts drew attention to an important point—that inclusive growth is a very broad term. Mr. Nguyen Anh said, “It starts with economic aspects because they reflect equal opportunities in development, resources, employment and income, but social dimensions are also very important.” He said economic inclusion may not guarantee social inclusion. Workers in an industrial zone may receive good incomes, but they may remain socially excluded in terms of their cultural and spiritual life.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) indicators for social inclusion take into account the level of people’s participation and their right to access basic social services such as information, education, health, employment and legal services. These indicators reflect a need to ensure an equal voice and contribution by all in society as well as an equal share in the benefits of growth."



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