Social Inclusion, Poverty Eradication and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

The current paper analyses the concept of social inclusion at the global level and examines various policies at the national level that have been implemented to achieve inclusive and sustainable outcomes. It argues that there are three key interrelated areas that are critical for poverty eradication and inclusive development, which include (i) universal social protection; (ii) meaningful participation; and (iii) social and solidarity economy. It concludes that development is unlikely to be sustainable unless it is inclusive. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development thus needs to be an inclusive plan of action, pursuing the goal of leaving no one behind in a way that meets the needs of present generations without compromising the ability of future generations to participate in the processes that impact their lives.