Unemployment, poverty and social exclusion in the Republic of Macedonia
Unemployment, poverty and social exclusion in the Republic of Macedonia

Summary/Abstract: The paper addresses the unemployment, poverty and social exclusion in the Republic of Macedonia. In that context, theoretical aspects and definitions of poverty, the relation and interaction between the unemployment, poverty and social exclusion, as well as the strategies and measures for decrease of poverty and social exclusion, are elaborated. According the available data, the unemployment rate in the country in 2011 was 31.4%, while the poverty rate 30.4%. This means that approximately three of every ten citizens in the country are living under the poverty line, which is determined on 70% of the average annual incomes of the households. These indicators are showing that the country is facing with big poverty, which as a consequence has increase of the number of socially excluded persons. The policies, measures and activities which are defined in the National strategy on alleviation of poverty and social exclusion in the Republic of Macedonia 2010-2020, are of great importance in the process of decreasing the poverty and the number of socially excluded persons. Consequently, it will lead to higher standard of living and better quality life.

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