One of the four functions of Combat Poverty set out in the Combat Poverty Agency Act 1986 is "the examination of the nature, causes and extent of poverty in the State and for that purpose the promotion, commission and interpretation of research". Our research programme seeks to achieve a better public understanding of poverty and to influence appropriate policy responses to poverty in the context of the National Anti-Poverty Strategy. Our work includes:

• Analysis of policies and programmes to tackle poverty including budgetary policy, national, EU anti-poverty strategies, and other relevant policy initiatives
• Conducting and commissioning research into the causes and effects of poverty in Ireland
• Supporting and promoting academic research on poverty
• Research Seminar Programme

For further information on Combat Poverty research, contact us at 01 602 6612 or email research@combatpoverty.ie.

Consultation on the development of a Periodic Monitoring Report on Poverty and Social Exclusion

The purpose of the Periodic Monitoring Report is to collate a portfolio of social indicators to provide a comprehensive overview of trends in poverty and social exclusion by combining EU common indicators of social protection and social inclusion with a new set of national-specific indicators. The questionnaire below is seeking information on data sources for analysis, data gaps, social indicators that should be included in the report, and their disaggregation.

If you wish to participate in this consultation, please download and complete the questionnaire:

Poverty Research Initiative 2008

All calls for proposals for funding under the Poverty Research Initiative for 2008 have now closed. See the Poverty Research Initiative page for details of this year's call.

Research eNewsletter

Our Research eNewsletter provides a regular email update on the research activities of Combat Poverty. To subscribe please contact the Research Administrator at 01 602 6612 or research@combatpoverty.ie.

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