Csongor Anna

As part of the research, we examined whether developments funded by domestic and European Union resources had a noticeable positive impact on the opportunities of local residents, particularly in relation to child poverty. Summarising the results of case studies conducted in 15 localities as part of the methodology, we analysed projects implemented primarily in the field of public education in terms of project types, problems encountered during implementation and effectiveness.

The BRIDGE project was implemented with the support of the EQUAL Community Initiative in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County, in the Cserehát region. Its aim was to help long-term unemployed local residents, primarily of Roma origin, gain access to vocational training and employment opportunities, whilst also improving the housing conditions of needy families living in the region. As part of the project, 50 people obtained National Qualifications Register (OKJ) qualifications and the homes of 90 disadvantaged families were renovated.