Mandatory activation for recipients of social assistance in Norway

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In May 2015, new legislation was passed making participation in activation measures mandatory for all claimants of financial aid under the social assistance scheme. The measure is however not yet implemented due to disagreements over how municipalities will be compensated for potentially increased management costs.

Author: Anne Skevik Grødem