Dossier
Housing: right or commodity?
June 2019
The seventh Dossier from the Social Observatory of ”la Caixa” focuses on the residential insecurity faced by society’s most vulnerable groups, and access to housing for young people.
Interview
“Living in a bad neighbourhood and poor-quality housing makes progress very difficult”
June 2019
Poor housing conditions have repercussions on the health and progress of citizens. Sorcha Edwards, secretary general of Housing Europe, talks to us about the relationship between housing and social inclusion.
Review
Housing: from fundamental principles to policies
June 2019
What is the role of the public sector in access to housing? Can public policies act as a counterweight to the market? These two books examine the question from the European and United States viewpoint.
Report
Labour market
June 2019
A country’s development depends on access to employment with adequate conditions and sufficient remuneration to cover the needs of each household. This report analyses the social needs linked to the labour market.
Best practices
"la Caixa" Foundation's Affordable Rental Programme
June 2019
A programme that offers quality housing for the most vulnerable groups: young people, families and elderly people.