We focus on Social Welfare Policy in the Bridge Building Region
The Eastern European Social Policy Network (EESPN) brings together public authorities, research institutions, and providers of services and facilities in social welfare policy focussing on the Bridge Building (BB) countries of:
What is new on the EESPN?
Get the latest news on the BB region. Find the latest activities, events, and publications below.
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EESPN Spotlight: Oleg Barcari on Building More Inclusive Social Protection in Moldova
The latest EESPN Spotlight Series features Oleg Barcari from the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Moldova, whose work is helping drive reforms aimed at strengthening social assistance, reducing poverty, and improving support for vulnerable populations. In the interview, Barcari reflects on Moldova’s efforts to modernise minimum income schemes, develop stronger…
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EESPN Spotlight: Yevgine Vardanyan on Driving Social Protection Reform in Armenia
In the latest edition of the EESPN Spotlight Series, we feature Yevgine Vardanyan, Deputy Director of Armenia’s National Institute of Labour and Social Research, whose work is helping shape some of the country’s most significant social protection reforms. From tackling extreme poverty and advancing integrated social services to supporting evidence-based policymaking and regional cooperation, Vardanyan…
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BB Policy Review Report: Supporting the provision of affordable and high-quality professional home care for later life
The European Centre has released the report from the online BB policy review, “Supporting the provision of affordable and high-quality professional home care for later life” hosted by the European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research (European Centre) in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Republic of Moldova on…
This month’s Highlight
We highlight our latest activities in the BB countries.
Report: Job Quality and Working Conditions in the Western Balkans
This Eurofound research report documents working conditions and job quality in the Western Balkans based on the European Working Conditions Telephone Survey data collected in 2021. It brings new regional insights to the analysis of European working conditions and strives to raise awareness of the topic and broaden the perspectives of policymakers, social partners, researchers and the wider public in the region.
