European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research
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International Organisations
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Democracy | Familiy & social affairs
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The European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, founded in 1974 by an agreement between the United Nations and the Austrian Federal Government, is an intergovernmental organisation affiliated with the United Nations. Located in Vienna, its mission is to tackle social policy challenges in Europe through comparative research and consultation. The European Centre works on policy-oriented research projects and offers evidence-based advice for decision-makers in the entire UN European Region (UNECE).
The Centre provides expertise on social policies, particularly in areas where multi- or interdisciplinary approaches, integrated strategies and intersectoral measures are required. The Centre acts as a double intermediary based on its Bridge Building Function – between all countries of the UNECE Region, in particular with potential EU Accession countries, as well as between research and policymaking. The Centre’s activities and mission are guided and monitored by its Board of Directors whose members are representing member states in the UNECE region.
The key areas of research and project activities of the European Centre are:
- Social Protection & Inclusion (social security, inclusion strategies, poverty and social services)
- Ageing, Health & Long-Term Care (health and long-term care systems, funding, quality assurance, labour force, informal care, population ageing)
- Employment & Labour Mobility (labour market policies and labour migration)
