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The elements which, based on the outcomes of the analysis and the lessons
learnt in the previous programming period, would deserve particular attention
in the implementation phase of the 2014-2020 programming period include:
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Tackling all the four key areas of intervention for Roma inclusion
outlined
in the European Commission Communication on an EU Framework for
National Roma Integration Strategies, notably
employment, education,
healthcare and housing (and essential services)
. In this sense, further
efforts are deemed necessary in those areas that up to now received less
attention such as healthcare.
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Promoting
the use of
multi-dimensional and integrated approaches
combining actions under the different areas and ensuring their actual
implementation.
The Regulations for the 2014-2020 programming period offer a number
of mechanisms to encourage these approaches (e.g. Integrated Territorial
Investments, Joint Action Plans, Community-led Local Development).
Additionally, a wide range of options are at the disposal of countries
(whether they are planned in the adopted documents or not), such as
supporting comprehensive actions or setting as a requirement or awarding
additional points to projects addressing several areas. Efforts are now
necessary to address the remaining uncertainties about the design and
management of these approaches and mainly their implementation in
practice, which was the main challenge of the 2007-2013 programming
period.
While these approaches are of particular relevance in areas with relatively
widespread geographical segregation and marginalisation or where Roma
are overrepresented, it is important to go further and apply them in all
types of interventions targeting Roma, emphasising links between the
different fields.
ASPECTS TO CONSIDER IN THE IMPLEMENTATION PHASE