The present work illustrates the benefits and positive impacts obtained by a core group of Member States which have been promoting PCM-based initiatives and services in the context of the EQUAL Initiative and that are being taken forward in a more systematic way in the current ESF Programming Period.  
 
Specifically:

• Chapter 4 provides an overview of the results of the experimental phase and reviews three successful national experiences carried out under the EQUAL Community Initiative (2001-2006),
• Chapter 5 illustrates the reinforced PCM approach being adopted by French-speaking Belgium, Flemish Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania and Poland in the (2007-2013) European Social Fund (ESF);
• Chapter 6 presents the conclusions by reviewing the pros of using PCM and the necessary conditions that have to be in place in order to be effective. Barriers in applying PCM are identified and ways to overcome them offered. 

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Monica