Themes and Evidence

Poverty Reduction

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Thematic Paper

Poverty Reduction, by Leisha Fullick
This is the sixth of the Inquiry’s thematic papers, published on 15 September 2009. Written by Leisha Fullick, one of the Inquiry’s commissioners, the paper argues poverty contributes to inequality and social exclusion, which affects us all and that lifelong learning has an important contribution to make to poverty reduction. Research shows that individuals who engage in lifelong learning are more likely to have better employment opportunities, higher incomes, better health and greater ability to manage their money. This paper recommends ways in which lifelong learning could be more effective in its contribution to poverty reduction, including its integration with other policy measures.

Thematic Seminar

Poverty Reduction: a summary of discussions at the expert seminar and Commissioner's meeting
This paper is a summary of the key issues raised during rich and wide ranging discussions at the Poverty Reduction Expert Seminar on 1 May 2008.

Call for Evidence

Call for evidence: Lifelong learning and poverty reduction
Closing date for evidence was 8 May 2008.