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The latest news on social capital and the activities of the Institute for Social Capital including new reports, announcements of webinars and other events.

Social Capital 2027: Bringing Research, Policy and Practice Together

Conference of the International Social Capital Association Social capital has never been more important. Around the world, societies are confronting declining trust, political polarisation, loneliness, institutional uncertainty and rapid technological change. At the same time, communities, organisations and governments are recognising that relationships, networks, cooperation and belonging are essential to resilience and collective action. Social […]

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Call for Expressions of Interest – Book Chapters Social Capital: Key Debates and Contending Perspectives

We are seeking Expressions of Interest for an edited volume to be published by Edward Elgar Publishing that brings together contending perspectives on social capital and the debates that continue to divide the field. Rather than advancing a single definition or framework, the volume treats conceptual disagreement as analytically productive, using it to clarify what […]

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New Practice Paper Released: Social Capital Impact Assessment (SCIA)

The Institute for Social Capital has published a new Practice Paper introducing Social Capital Impact Assessment (SCIA), a governance-relevant approach to understanding how decisions shape long-term social capacity. Titled Social Capital Impact Assessment (SCIA): Using Social Capital as a Lens for Long-Term Impact, the paper sets out why social capital matters for long-term performance, legitimacy, […]

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New COURSE on Disaster & Emergency Management and Social Capital

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new online course: Disaster & Emergency Management and Social Capital Enrol now with a 30% off introductory sale for a limited time Why This Course? In recent years, the importance of social capital in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery has become increasingly clear. Whether responding to a […]

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New Research Report on Social Capital in Guernsey Unveiled

We are excited to announce the release of an innovative research report on social capital in Guernsey, offering insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the island’s social networks and culture, as well as the evolving challenges it faces. Using a cutting-edge methodology with similarities to a SWOT analysis in strategic planning, this study combines […]

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“Social Capital in Practice” Now Available

We have just published our general guide for the practical application of social capital. This guide is the result of over 20 years of work on the theoretical and practical application of social capital. Tristan breaks down the complexity of social capital into more easily understood components and establishes the logic of social capital and provides a framework that is suitable for any application.

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Social capital online training available in March 2024

In March 2024, we are running a 3-week course on social capital with three self-paced lessons and an optional Zoom tutorial each week. See the full course details here. Week 1: starting Monday, March 11, 2024 Self-paced lectures and readings on: Introduction to social capital History and evolution of social capital Understanding social capital Optional […]

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Using ChatGPT to learn about social capital

ChatGPT is a useful platform to explore new subjects, but it’s not always reliable. It can be challenging to distinguish between accurate and inaccurate information, especially when you’re unfamiliar with the topic. Recently, I conducted a test on the accuracy of responses related to social capital, and unfortunately, a significant number of them were incorrect. […]

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