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Key contributions to sustainable development:

1. Ensuring the best start for all children, and ending child poverty by 2020.

2. Promoting work as the best form of welfare for people of working age, while protecting the position of those in greatest need.

3. Combating poverty and promoting security and independence in retirement for today's and tomorrow's pensioners.

4. Improving rights and opportunities for disabled people in a fair and inclusive society.

5. Ensuring that we continue to build sustainability into all our activities, and reporting on our progress.

DWP - Sustainable Development Action Plan