in the EU context, a framework for national strategy development, as well as for policy coordination between the Member States, on issues relating to tackling poverty and social exclusion, a process which ensures that those at risk of poverty and social exclusion gain the opportunities and resources necessary to participate fully in economic, social and cultural life and to enjoy a stan, vastand sotsiaalsele tõrjutusele. Sotsiaalne kaasatus tähendab kõikide inimeste võimalust osaleda täisväärtuslikult ühiskondlikus elus, sealhulgas töötada ja olla majanduslikult aktiivne.