Page contents Page contents EU funding for Roma integrationFor the 2014-2020 period, Slovakia will receive €9.5 billion from the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).Of this, around €400 million can be used for social inclusion measures and fighting poverty.EU funding is not earmarked for specific groups of people, such as the Roma.Facts and figuresSlovakia is using EU funding to help its Roma community of around 500,000 (9% of the population).National strategy for Roma integrationSlovakia's national Roma integration strategy addresses poverty and social exclusion in Roma communities. It focuses on education, employment, health and housing.There is a special emphasis on changing people's attitudes towards Roma communities.The strategy relies on cooperation with a range of groups. These include NGOs, churches, the media, academic institutions and Roma communities. 22 DECEMBER 2021Slovakia's national Roma strategy (2021 - 2030) 1 DECEMBER 2012Slovakia's National Roma Strategy Assessment of Slovakia’s strategy implementationThe Commission regularly assesses how Slovakia is implementing its national Roma integration strategy.It looks at 4 key areas: education, employment, healthcare and housing.Assessment - Slovakia's national Roma integration strategy (2015)Assessment - Slovakia's national Roma integration strategy (2014)Assessment - Slovakia's national Roma integration strategy (2012)Implementing the EU framework for national Roma integration strategies – 2015 report National contact pointThe national contact point for Slovakia’s Roma integration strategy is the Office of the Government of the Slovak Republic, The Office of the Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Government for Roma communities. Contact person : Mr. Alexander Daško - splnomocnenec_rkvlada [dot] gov [dot] sk (splnomocnenec_rk[at]vlada[dot]gov[dot]sk)
