Active citizenship and community involvement: getting to the roots (Summary)

This document summarises key developments in policy and results from research to clarify the role and contribution of citizen action. It shows how it operates in local communities across the European Union and how it can be fostered. It suggests ways in which social and economic policy could benefit from more effective citizen involvement and outlines some of the key issues to be addressed to strengthen active citizenship.
Catalogue no: SX-11-97-487-EN-C