About EaSI
The Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) strand of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) for the programming period 2021-2027 builds on the former EaSI programme 2014-2020, aiming at supporting social coherence, employment, equality and social innovation across EU.
EaSI focuses on:
- social experimentation
- evidence-based policy making
- support to job mobility
- microfinance
- social entrepreneurship.
As part of ESF+ it follows the same policy objectives as ESF+ with the European Pillar of Social Rights as main framework.
EaSI is centred on the following main policy priorities:
1) employment and skills
2) labour markets and labour mobility
3) social protection and active inclusion and
4) working conditions.
Expected results and impact
EaSI contributes substantially to a fair, inclusive and resilient Europe, creating tangible benefits for citizens, society and the economy.
For society
- Promoting social cohesion and equal opportunities.
- Combating discrimination and reducing poverty.
- Support socially vulnerable groups for equal participation.
For the labour market
Creating more and better jobs.
For citizens
• Access to quality and affordable services.
• Lifelong learning and education opportunities.
• Improving quality of life and work-life balance.
In this way, EaSI strengthens the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and contributes to the creation of a sustainable European social model.