The number of RSA recipients has fallen below the symbolic threshold of 23,000.

The number of RSA beneficiaries as of September 30, 2017, amounts to 22,944 households, announced the Department of Alpes-Maritimes.

“For the first time since February 2013, this number has fallen below the symbolic threshold of 23,000 beneficiaries,” commented President Charles-Ange Ginésy, who added: “This significant decrease demonstrates how relevant and effective the actions implemented through the Employment-Insertion Plan 06 are.”

The number of RSA beneficiary households has decreased by 10.3% over the past two years, while the number of long-term unemployed continued to increase (+11.5%).

“Therefore, this very encouraging result is due to the proactive policy implemented by the Department of Alpes-Maritimes, and I am extremely proud of it,” further commented the president of the Departmental Council.

This insertion policy will be maintained in 2018 with a budget of nearly 13 million euros. It will even be strengthened with the new Departmental Insertion Program (PDI) for the period 2018 – 2020.

This program will aim to continue the strategy initiated, following the same principles: regular support backed by digital tools, a priority on returning to work, and rigorous controls.”