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Back to all in-depth newsWeekly Focus - 29.04.2011
Icelandic local authorities cooperate to address needs of those affected by crisis
Velferðarvaktin, a platform for cooperation, allows for Iceland's local authorities, national government, social partners and non-governmental organisations to identify and address the needs.of social groups and individuals most affected by the financial and economic crisis.
The platform monitors the social and economic consequences of the crisis and the ensuing collapse of the Icelandic banking system on the population in order to propose measures to best address its needs. Velferðarvaktin especially focuses on safeguarding the interests of children and adolescents as well as the needs of immigrants.
As a next step, Velferðarvaktin is currently developing a set ...
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