Leaving no one behind the imperative of inclusive development

Contents
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Contents
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Explanatory notes
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Executive summary 1
Introduction 11
I. Identifying social inclusion and exclusion 17
Key messages 17
A. The concept of social inclusion 17
1. Social exclusion 18
2. Social inclusion 20
3. Elements of exclusion and inclusion 20
B. The challenge of measuring social exclusion 22
C. Social exclusion and major global trends 28
II.
Poverty, inequality and decent work: key
dimensions of exclusion 33
Key messages 33
A. Poverty, economic inequality and exclusion:
a vicious cycle 34
1. Poverty trends: implications for inclusive
development 35
2. Trends in income inequality 39
B. Decent work deficits and exclusion 42
1. Does employment promote inclusion? 42
2. Trends in the world of work: prospects for
inclusive development 46
a. Persistent joblessness 47
b. Decent work deficits 48
c. Wages and productivity 51
C. Conclusions 53