Fano municipality warns against ASP model for social services

Two opposing visions for handling social exclusion are debated in Fano, Italy. One view favours market‑driven solutions where an Azienda Servizi alla Persona (ASP) would manage all cases of social distress, allowing municipal departments to operate without direct involvement. The alternative argues for an inclusive "community educante" approach that integrates the third sector and all municipal services – from urban planning to sport and taxes – to prevent social deprivation.

The authors claim "La scelta dell’ASP è profondamente sbagliata" and call for a coordinated policy that embeds support for the most vulnerable throughout every area of local administration rather than delegating responsibility to a single service company.