1. The document discusses approaches to measuring social inclusion across nations and cultures, which is challenging due to differing meanings of inclusion in different contexts. 2. Several existing approaches to measuring inclusion through indicators are reviewed, including those focusing on dimensions of economic, political, and social inclusion. 3. Key lessons highlighted include the need for measures that have both contextual relevance and some degree of universalism, while avoiding too many indicators that could obscure meaningful measures. The way forward emphasizes measures that are accessible, measurable, robust, reliable, comparable, culturally sensitive, adaptable, grounded in theory, and relevant.

1. Measuring Inclusion: Some Lessons for Cross-nation Research/Evaluation Margaret Lombe, Ph.D. GSSW, Boston College [email_address]