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Portugal social welfare and inclusion developments

Overview

Portugal is navigating challenges and modernization efforts within its social welfare and inclusion sectors. Concerns have been raised regarding a “retrocesso” (setback) in social inclusion, highlighted by funding uncertainties for specialized care facilities. Specifically, the Obra Social Padre Miguel is facing financial instability for a new €3 million facility for high-dependency patients after a previously approved €1.5 million in Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) funding was reversed.

Concurrently, research is being conducted to improve the efficiency of the welfare system. A study by Nova SBE and the Fast Forward Foundation, using Portugal as a pilot country, analyzed the flow of over 86 billion euros in annual public transfers. The findings indicate that Portugal’s digital public services and financial infrastructure provide a strong foundation for modernizing social welfare payment systems.

Entities

Revolut · Fast Forward Foundation · Manuel Pereira · Nova SBE · Clara Marques Mendes

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Portugal social welfare study identifies efficiency opportunities

    A Nova SBE study identifies opportunities to modernize Portugal's social welfare system, which manages over 86 billion euros in annual public transfers.

  2. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Portugal social inclusion and welfare funding face challenges

    Portuguese social inclusion advocates warn of setbacks, while institutions like Obra Social Padre Miguel face funding reversals for critical specialized care facilities.

Sources

avozdetrasosmontes.pt · dnoticias.pt · jornalmantiqueira.com.br · jornalnordeste.com · ptjornal.com · sapo.pt