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 standard of living and well-being that is considered normal in the society in which they live, ensuring that they have greater participation in decision making which affects their lives and access to their fundamental rights, vastand sotsiaalsele tõrjutusele. Sotsiaalne kaasatus tähendab kõikide inimeste võimalust osaleda täisväärtuslikult ühiskondlikus elus, sealhulgas töötada ja olla majanduslikult aktiivne.