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Perspectives on global development 2012: Social cohesion in a shifting world

OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) (2011)

Key facts

Journal/Publisher
OECD Publishing
Type of publication
Technical/Evaluation report
Elements of social cohesion
Participation
Equality/Inequality
Geographical focus
Theoretical
Main thematic areas
Social protection
Political institutions & governance
Inequality

Summary

The world has changed markedly since the beginning of the new millennium. “Shifting Wealth” describes a phenomenon in which the centre of economic gravity of the world has progressively shifted from West to East and from North to South, resulting in a new geography of growth. The new scenario presents some major opportunities and challenges for the creation of socially cohesive societies. This report examines social cohesion in fast-growing developing countries and provides policy makers with recommendations for ways to strengthen it. A cohesive society works towards the well-being of all its members, fights exclusion and marginalisation, creates a sense of belonging, promotes trust, and offers its members the opportunity of upward mobility. This report looks at social cohesion through three different, but equally important lenses: social inclusion, social capital and social mobility.

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