Tackling Social Exclusion: South Asia
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Social exclusion remains a serious development issue in the developing world and in South Asia in particular, hindering the life chances of millions of people. Although authorities often pay lip service to increasing the social participation of excluded groups, talk is rarely backed up by action. A more inclusive, sustainable development pathway is needed to promote the empowerment and wellbeing of all on an equitable basis to counter the present situation, which accords power and wealth to some and exclusion and vulnerability to the majority.
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