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Community development, local economic development and the social economy
Margita Lukkarinen works for Coop Consult Ltd, Kokkola, Finland.
Address for correspondence: Coop Consult Ltd, Pitkansillankatu 1-3, FIN 67100, Kokkola, Finland; email: margita.lukkarinen@coopconsult.fi
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There is a growing understanding that the development of the economy and of the knowledge society must be accompanied by social balance to ensure cohesion, equity and a decrease of poverty across Europe. In the policies that have been developed, many efforts have been made in order to increase participation between organized civil society and public authorities. National Action Plans for Employment and Social Inclusion drawn up by the EU Member States include objectives gradually to achieve full employment in Europe. Instruments and methods are created in order to integrate disadvantaged groups in society.
If social equity is to be achieved, better cooperation between public authorities and social and economic actors is required. Therefore, it is essential to include all actors and potential contributors in dialogue. This seems especially important at a stage when the EU is undergoing big changes and is expanding by welcoming ten new Member States. We
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