People, Population Change and Policies, Lessons from the Population Policy Acceptance Study - Volume 1, 2008

Editors: Charlotte Höhn, Dragana Avramov, Irena Kotowska



This two-volume book presents social cohesion and demographic challenges that are associated with low birth rates and population ageing. It does so from the perspective of citizens and key policy actors.

The work analyses peoples' attitudes about demographic trends and expectations towards private networks and public policies. It places these in the societal context of national specificities in fourteen countries and regards them as part of the dynamics of the European integration process.
Volume 1 focuses on research findings related to family issues. Its main topics are: attitudes towards family and family change, value of children, fertility intentions, and views on work-family-balance.

Particular attention is given to the acceptance of and expectations about family policies. Additionally, the reader finds methodological and theoretical chapters and learns about the background of the DIALOG project. The methodological part written by Dragana Avramov and Robert Cliquet provides the reader with a detailed description of opportunities to analyse the Population Policy Acceptance Study database (the database is attached on CD-Rom in Volume 2).

This book is the outcome of the DIALOG research project, funded by the European Commission under 5th Framework Programme.

People, Population Change and Policies, Demographic Knowledge . Gender . Ageing - Volume 2, 2008

Editors: Charlotte Höhn, Dragana Avramov, Irena Kotowska



Volume 2 focuses on research findings related to general knowledge of people concerning demographic developments, gender issues, and ageing. In addition, it presents the results of a Delphi-Study on the views of the key policy actors in the area of demographic developments. The volume concludes with policy implications of the findings written by Dragana Avramov and Robert Cliquet, and a reflected overview of all results collected in the two volumes of this work.

The book includes a CD-Rom with methodological guidelines written by Dragana Avramov and Robert Cliquet and the international database on about 34000 interviews conducted in Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Slovenia. This provides a unique opportunity for training and further analysis of national data.

This book is the outcome of the DIALOG research project, funded by the European Commission under 5th Framework Programme.

Written for: Researchers (Social Sciences and Demography); Policy makers, local authorities, and NGOs (family, child-care, employment, pensions, population ageing, and governance policies); Students in demography, economy, sociology, statistics, social policy, and humanities

Integrated Policies on Gender Relations, Ageing and Migration in Europe, 2005

Authors: Dragana Avramov, Robert Cliquet



This book addresses major societal trends associated with changes in gender relations, family-building and patterns of work, ageing, and integration of migrants, which mark Europe at the turn of the 21st century. It builds on the networking of 11 European Population institutes from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, the Netherlands, and Poland. The Network for integrated European Population Studies (NIEPS) took stock of research carried out at the national level and literature produced in a variety of European languages in view to provide the knowledge-base for integrated population-related policies at the European level.

The European Commission funded this network under the 5th Framework Programme 'Improving the Socio-economic Knowledge Base'.

This monograph capitalizes on the stock-taking of NIEPS and personal research of the authors.

Active ageing in Europe, 2004

Authors: Dragana Avramov and Miroslava Maskova



This volume takes as its starting point the changing age structure in European countries, which is characterised by the increase in the number of elderly persons and the decrease in the young and working populations, and reviews the demographic differences between European countries. Improved living conditions and effective health and social policies mean that the majority of elderly Europeans reach the third age in relatively good health and with a certain security of income. However, whilst the actual retirement age has been declining, only a minority of elderly people use their free time actively.

The different public policy approaches and individual strategies developed in response to these societal changes are examined and wide-ranging policy proposals for the development of active ageing strategies which address issues of employment, health, leisure and social cohesion are made.

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Vieillissement actif en Europe, 2004

Authors: Dragana Avramov et Miroslava Maskova



Partant de l'évolution de la pyramide des âges dans les pays européens - caractérisée par une augmentation du nombre de personne âgées et une diminution de la population juvénile active - l'ouvrage fait le point sur les différences, dans les pays européens, en matière de démographie. Les auteurs remarquent notamment que, à la suite de l'amélioration des conditions de vie et grâce à l'efficacité des politiques sociales et de santé, les plus jeunes parmi les personnes âgées en Europe accèdent au troisième âge en assez bonne santé et dans une relative sécurité matérielle. Pourtant, malgré l'abaissement de l'âge effectif de la retraite, seule une minorité de personnes âgées occupe son temps libre de façon active

Les auteurs examinent les différentes approches retenues par les politiques publiques, ainsi que les réponses individuelles à cette évolution de la société, et présentent un large évantail de propositions visant à l'élaboration de stratégies de vieillissement actif dans les domaines de l'emploi, de la santé, des loisirs et de la cohésion sociale.

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People, demography and social exclusion, 2003

Author: Dragana Avramov



New forms of poverty across Europe are affected by the demographic behaviour of individuals exposed to risks of material deprivation and social exclusion and those who have fallent through the safety net of the social welfare systems. To introduce appropriate policy measures, policy makers need accurate information about the demographic factors likely to have an impact on social exclusion, such as patterns of young adults leaving the parental home, household dynamics, couple formation and dissolution, reproductive behaviour, morbidity and mortality of individuals and groups which are either at risk of social exclusion or already excluded from society.

This volume is an international study consisting of an executive summary followed by eight chapters dealing with concepts, data and methods as well as with the different aspects of social disadvantages. It includes numerous tables and graphs, and provides exhaustive information on the relationship between social exclusion and demography.

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Démographie et exclusion sociale, 2003

Author: Dragana Avramov




Les nouvelles formes de pauvreté dans toute l'Europe subissent les influences du comportement démographique des individus exposés au risque d'indigence matérielle et d'exclusion sociale, et de ceux qui sont passés à travers les mailles des filets de sécurité des régimes de protection sociale. Pour adopter des mesures d'intervention appropriées, les décideurs ont besoin d'informations exactes sur les facteurs démographiques susceptibles d'agir sur l'exclusion sociale: les circonstances dans lesquelles les jeunes adultes quittent le foyer parental, la dynamique des ménages, la formation et la rupture des couples, le comportement reproductif, la morbidité et la mortalité des individus et des groupes exposés au risque d'exclusion sociale ou déjà exclus.

Le présent ouvrage est une étude internationale qui comprend un résumé analytique, suivi de huit chapitres consacrés à l'exposé des notions, des données et des méthodes, et à l'analyse des désavantages sociaux sous leurs différents aspects. Il comporte de nombreux tableaux et graphiques, et décrit de manière approfondie les rapports entre l'exclusion sociale et la démographie.

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Population and Development, A message from the Cairo Conference, 1995

Authors: Robert Cliquet and Kristiaan Thienpont



Since the onset of modernisation the world population doubled several times and will soon reach six billion of people. The annual rate of increase in the world population is approximately 90 million people. This is the largest absolute level of population growth ever recorded. According to the most recent population projections of the United Nations, the world population will probably double again before stabilising at a stationary level. Ninety percent of the present and future population growth is accounted for by developing countris.

The ICPD dealt with the key issues concerning the interrelations between population, development and environment, and their causes, and was not limited to marginal issues such as abortion, promiscuity and homosexuality as was the impression given in the media as a result of the way these questions were distorted by the actions of religious fundamentalists. The ICPD Action Programme forms an impressive charter with a broad range of relevant policy recommendations. Nevertheless, compared to most of the current scientific literature, the ICPD seems to underestimate the seriousness and urgency of the issues at stake.

The future of Europe's population, 1993

Author: Robert Cliquet





A precice prediction of the demographic future of Europe is not possible. The comparative analysis of alternative scenarios can nevertheless help to assess the impact of (certain) policies in an uncertain future by using variables such as fertility, mortality, migration.

This work is the result of a collaborative study by a team of experienced demographers carried out under the guideance of Professor Robert Cliquet, governmental representative of Belgium in the European Population Committee and Director of the Population and Family Study Centre in the Ministry of the Flemish Community, Brussels. The scenario analyses were produced by the International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis, Laxendurn, Austria.

Coping with Homelessness: Issues to be Tackled and Best Practices in Europe, 1999

Edited by: Dr. Dragana Avramov




This book is the outcome of a study funded by the European Commission carried out by several European research organizations. The project has documented that proven, potentially feasible methodologies are available but that there is weak underlying data, insufficient inter-institutional linkages and imperfect mechanisms to harness that expertise. The expert group has developed methodological recommendations, identified methodological requirements and proposed the necessary steps and accompanying measures in order to carry out pertinent policy oriented research about homelessness. Integrated policy models developed in Denmark and Finland are preventing homelessness and assisting homeless people. It is acknowledged, however, that even in these countries people with multiple problems fall through the system of standard social protection. The book brings together state of the art research and service provision for homeless people in the European Union. It aims to promote informed policies and measures to prevent homelessness and assist homeless people.

Youth homelessness in the European Union, 1998

Edited by Dr. Dragana Avramov

With contributions by: D. Avramov, A. Kofler et B.Mosberger, P. de Decker et L. Serrien, T. Borner Stax, K. Hannikainen et S-L. Kärkkäinen, A. de Gouy, V. Busch-Geertsema, A. Sapounakis, E. O'Sullival, A. Tosi, M. Pels, H. de Feijter et Hans Blok, A. Bruto da Costa, J. Leal Maldonado, M. Escuin et O. Lopez, I. Sahlin, R. Aldridge

Les jeunes sans-abri dans l'Union Européenne, 1998

Sous la direction du Dr. Dragana Avramov

Ont contribué à ce rapport: D. Avramov, A. Kofler et B.Mosberger, P. de Decker et L. Serrien, T. Borner Stax, K. Hannikainen et S-L. Kärkkäinen, A. de Gouy, V. Busch-Geertsema, A. Sapounakis, E. O'Sullival, A. Tosi, M. Pels, H. de Feijter et Hans Blok, A. Bruto da Costa, J. Leal Maldonado, M. Escuin et O. Lopez, I. Sahlin, R. Aldridge

The invisible hand of the housing market, 1996

Author: Dragana Avramov





The author studies the relationship between housing insecurity and homelessness. She focuses on the vulnerable position of people who lack personal resources to access home ownership and who are denied access to publicly funded or subsidized housing. An analysis of factors which are contributing to the legal and financial precariousness of people who are subject to eviction procedures is the basis for the identification of examples of bad and good policies and practice in reducing risks of homelessness.

La main invisible du marché du logement, 1996

Author: Dragana Avramov





L'auteur étudie la relation entre l'insécurité en matière de logement et le sans-abrisme. Il se pense tout particulièrement sur la situation des personnes qui n'ont pas les moyens financiers d'accéder à la propriété et à qui on refuse l'accès aux logements publics ou subventionnés. L'analyse se donne pour objectif d'identifier les pratiques et politiques qui réussissent, ou ne réussissent pas, à réduire les risques de sans-abrisme. Elle se base à cette fin sur les facteurs d'insécurité juridique et financière des personnes victimes de procédures d'expulsion.

Homelessness in the European Union, 1995

Author: Dragana Avramov





The author analyses juridical instruments delimiting the right to housing and access to adequate housing for low income groups in the European Union. She focuses on the relationship between the statement of intent expressed in international standard-setting documents of the United Nations, Council of Europe, European Union, and in the national constitutions, and establishment of the right and access to the right.

The author estimates the extent of homelessness and bad housing in the European Union and highlights characteristics of people who depend on public and voluntary services for homeless people. THe social context of housing excusion which affects homeless and badly housed people is provided through the analysis of socio-demographic processess and expected changes in households, housing supply, poverty levels, income insufficiency, traumatic events and personality characteristics conductive to housing and social exclusion.

The impact of value systems on the perception of homelessness and the analysis of the functional basis of social solidarity provide the theoretical framework.

Her analysis is based on the research work carried out by FEANTSA's network of national correspondents in each Member State of the European Union.

Les sans-abri dans l'Union européenne, 1995

Author: Dragana Avramov





L'auteur analyse les instruments juridiques qui définissent le droit au logement et l'accès à un logement adéquat des groupes à faibles revenus dans l'Union européenne. Elle examine plus particulièrement la relation entre les déclarations d'intention exprimées dans les documents des Nations Unies, du Conseil de l'Europe, de l'Union européenne et dans les constitutions nationales ainsi que la reconnaissance du droit et l'accès à celui-ci.

L'auteur évalue l'ampleur du phénomène des sans-abri et du logement de mauvaise qualité dans l'Union européenne et souligne les caractéristiques des personnes qui dépendent des services publics et bénévoles d'aide aux sans-abri. Le contexte social de l'exclusion du logement qui affecte les sans-abri et les mal-logés est éclairé par l'analyse des processus socio-démographiques et des changements au niveau des ménages, du parc des logements, des seuils de pauvreté, de l'insuffisance des revenus, des événements traumatiques et des caractéristiques de personnalité qui mènent à l'exclusion du logement et de la société.

L'incidence des systèmes de valeur sur la perception du phénomène des sans-abri et l'analyse de la base fonctionnelle de la solidarité sociale constituent le cadre théorique de l'ouvrage.

L'analyse de l'auteur a pour point de départ le travail de recherche effectué par le réseau de correspondants nationaux de la FEANTSA dans chaque Etat membre.

Biologische variabiliteit bij de mens, 2002

Authors: Robert Cliquet and Kristiaan Thienpont



Biologische variabiliteit bij de mens is een algemene inleiding tot de bioanthropologie die zo weinig mogelijk gespecialiseerde voorkennis vereist. Het boek kan gebruikt worden als handboek voor gedrags- en sociale wetenschappen maar het is evenzeer een hedendaagse synthese van de biologische ontwikkelingen van de mens in tijd en ruimte die een breed publiek kan aanspreken.

In-group/out-group behaviour in modern societies, 1999

Authors: Kristiaan Thienpont and Robert Cliquet



This volume presents a selection of papers dealing with ingroup-outgroup relations. It offers explanations of conflicts between groups, of the often uneasy balance in ethnic relations and of the way individual behaviour is determined by an ingroup/outgroup context individuals find themselves in or percieve themselves to be in. The explanatory frameworks all rely on evolutionary biology in general or sociobiology in particular.

This book emerged from the 20th annual meeting of the European Sociobiology Society (ESS) which was held from 7 to 9 July 1997.