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This a cross reference study between the Voluntary European Quality Framework for Social Services (VEQF for SS) and the requirements of the European Quality in Social Service certification programs.

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http://www.equass.be/equass/images/Documents/Marketing/vEQF%20-%20EQUASS%20cross%20reference.pdf

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The European Semester provides a framework for the coordination of economic policies across the European Union. It allows EU countries to discuss their economic and budget plans and monitor progress at specific times throughout the year.

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http://ec.europa.eu/europe2020/making-it-happen/country-specific-recommendations/index_en.htm

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European Structural and Investment Funds work together to support economic development across all EU countries, in line with the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy.

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http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/index.cfm/en/funding/

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This is the Webpage of the European Union where you can find all the relevant information about the EU.

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n.a.

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http://europa.eu/about-eu/index_en.htm

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Disability statistics is an online Eurostat publication presenting recent statistics on the situation of people with disabilities in the European Union (EU).

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http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php/Disability_statistics

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This article presents and discusses an evidence based conceptual model and measurement framework that integrates these three perspectives and results in: multiple perspectives on evidence-based practices that involve the individual, the organization, and society; and multiple interpretation guidelines related to the quality, robustness, and relevance of the evidence. The article concludes with a discussion of five issues that need to be addressed in the future conceptualization, measurement and application of evidence-based practices.

Reference

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Laura_Gomez10/publication/237004341_The_development_and_use_of_Provider_Profiles_at_the_organizational_and_systems_level/links/54a3e9260cf256bf8bb2a576.pdf

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ENIL defines co-production as inclusive working practices between experts by experience and organisations. It is about equal partnership and collaboration between parties passionate about improving service provision; every person involved in the process of co-production is valued, respected and listened to, with everyone involved in designing, developing and delivering. Co-production improves services, improves communities and can help make Independent Living a reality for all.

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http://www.enil.eu/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/FAQ_Co-production-1.pdf

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This feasibility study covers seven major objectives according to the terms of references. It offers an overview of the main types of foundations in EU Member States. 

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http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/company/docs/eufoundation/feasibilitystudy_en.pdf

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This Focus paper by the EU Agency of Fundamental Rights (FRA) outlines how Member States across the EU have reformed their laws and policies to meet their obligations under the UNCRPD. By bringing together examples of such reforms, it also highlights how the adoption of international commitments can drive wide-ranging processes of change at the national level. 

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http://fra.europa.eu/sites/default/files/fra-2015-focus-05-2015-crpd_en.pdf