The Social Inclusion Observatory of the Region of Thessaly was created based on Law 4445/2016 within the framework of the National Mechanism for Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation of Social Inclusion and Social Cohesion Policies.
As a new institution, the Regional Observatory of Social Integration of Thessaly aspires to create modern tools for monitoring and supporting social cohesion which will contribute positively to the creation of an inclusive society without exclusions.
By investigating real living conditions and services provided, it maps, informs, networks structures, promotes and strengthens consultation, creates synergies that contribute to ensuring decent living conditions and integration for all citizens.
The Social Integration Observatory of the Region of Thessaly (PEPKE) aims to:
- in the effective monitoring and coordination of the goals which are specified in the framework of the Regional Social Integration Strategy (PESKE),
- highlighting local needs in matters of social protection, welfare and solidarity policies,
- in the transmission of data and information to the E.GP.S. of the National Mechanism,
- in capturing and mapping the spatial dimensions of poverty and social exclusion.
As a pillar of social inclusion at the regional level, it carries out the following actions:
- the preparation of an annual Regional Survey of Income and Living Conditions to ascertain the effects of specific policies on improving the quality of life of the residents of the relevant Region,
- the development and implementation of tools and indicators for monitoring the social integration processes of PESKE beneficiaries, especially in issues related to integration into the labor market and the development of economic activity,
- the monitoring and recording of social phenomena, such as extreme poverty, over-indebted households and dealing with social problems, especially of vulnerable population groups,
- the operation of the online portal for the registration of poverty and social exclusion, the collection, processing and analysis of aggregated data of a statistical nature and reports of social phenomena at the regional and local level, as well as actions of the regional strategy.
Consultation
An important objective of the Regional Observatory of Social Integration of the Thessaly Region is the highlighting of local needs in matters of social protection, welfare and solidarity policies as well as the formulation of social policy proposals to address them. In order to achieve this goal, an important tool is the consultation with local and regional agencies, which are involved in interventions of a social nature, as well as citizens.
Two types of consultations have been established, the Consultations with the agencies and the e-forum "Participate".
The Directorate of Social Care of the Region of Thessaly, the Regional Consultation Committee, the competent Service of the Decentralized Administration, the Special Service for the Management of the Operational Program of the Region of Thessaly, the Social Services of the Municipalities, the Municipal Consultation Committees, the implementing bodies of social interventions participate in the Consultations. character.
In the e-forum "Participate", citizens, beneficiaries and civil society bodies that do not participate in the institutional consultation of the bodies can participate, in order to submit their opinions on the planning, but also the implementation of social protection, welfare and solidarity projects or to submit their own ideas and suggestions.