Strategic Lessons from Europe Baines, Susan edt Baines, Susan oth Bassi, Andrea edt Bassi, Andrea oth Csoba, Judit edt Csoba, Judit oth Sipos, Flórián edt Sipos, Flórián oth text xx Bristol Policy Press 2019 monographic eng 1 online resource (236 p.) The turn towards a Social Investment approach to welfare implies deploying resources to enhance human capital and mobilise the productive potential of citizens, starting in early childhood. This edited collection brings regional and local realities to the forefront of social investment debates by showcasing successes, challenges and setbacks of Social Investment policies and services from ten European countries: Italy, UK, Sweden, Finland, Greece, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Spain. It provides practical, accessible illustrations of good practice, routes to success, and lessons learned. The book is informed throughout by engagement with service users and local communities, and features many previously unheard voices including front-line workers, local decision makers, volunteers and beneficiaries. Free-to-read Unrestricted online access star All rights reserved http://oapen.org/content/about-rights English Welfare & benefit systems civil society early intervention labour market activation social innovation Social investment https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/35065 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/35065 Free-to-read All rights reserved oapen 210210 20260305123942.0 doab35065