Despite strong economic performance and significant governance reforms over the past
few decades, Lithuania has a higher share of its population at-risk-of poverty than
other EU countries (21.4% in 2020 compared to an EU average of 16.3%), with some people
more at risk than others, particularly people with multiple and complex needs in vulnerable
situations who tend to rely more on public services.
The provision of personalised services is fundamental to addressing the needs of people
in vulnerable situations and to improving their well-being. This report is part of
a joint project between the OECD and the European Commission to develop a more integrated
approach to personalised services for people with disabilities, young people leaving
care, and people leaving prison in Lithuania and to increase the involvement of non-governmental
organisations in the design and delivery of those services.
The report provides an analysis and assessment of the governance arrangements and
NGO involvement in Lithuanian public service provision, the associated operating models
and information technology (IT) infrastructure of employment and social services;
and service design and delivery methods for the three groups. Finally, the report
proposes recommendations to deliver effective, well-integrated public services to
people in vulnerable situations in Lithuania.