Social capital, social inclusion and social cohesion

TSCF 2008 international social capital conference

The Social Capital Foundation invites papers and proposals for the TSCF 2008 International Social Capital Conference. The call will open on 2 January 2008. All papers and proposals should be submitted by 30 July 2008. For more detailed information (including guidelines, themes, submission and registration forms) please visit:
http://www.socialcapital-foundation.org/conferences/2008/TSCF%20International%20Conference%202008.htm

This conference will discuss openly the issues associated with social capital, social inclusion and social cohesion. As possible examples, the following topics may be presented and/or discussed at the conference:

• Social capital and social inclusion, conceptual and empirical links,
• Ethnic diversity and social capital, migrations, and minority integration,
• Social mobility and social capital,
• Social cohesion and revenue inequality issues,
• Social capital and public policies, community development, urban policies,
• Lifelong learning, education issues related to social capital,
• Social capital, families, and the private life,
• Definition and measurement issues about social capital,
• Issues revolving around the TISR model,
• Other issues proposed by participants.

This type of conference brings together social scientists, economists, policymakers, social workers and the widest spectrum of the involved players to explore the social cohesion issues arising in our society. The objective is to make progress on the understanding of these issues, by shedding light on some current developments and drafting innovative, practical responses. The Social Link Cycle is a line of conferences dedicated to the bond between people within society, and its contemporary crisis.

To submit a paper, a roundtable or to volunteer to serve as a chair or discussant, please contact conferences@socialcapital-foundation.org

Papers submitted and accepted before 31 January 2008 will be inserted into the programme of the conference. Proposals are reviewed within two weeks of submission.

We look forward to receiving your proposal and hope you will be able to join us in Malta in September 2008.

Contact : Jessika L. Folkerts
Secretary-General
For the Conference Program Committee
TSCF 2008 International Conference

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If you have any inquiries about this conference, please send them to conferences@socialcapital-foundation.org. All emails are answered in person by one of our conference administrators within two working days.

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The Social Capital Foundation
Mailing address: B.P. 30, 1310 Terhulpen, Belgium
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Website: http://www.socialcapital-foundation.org