The Social Capital Foundation invites papers for the TSCF 2010 International Conference entitled Social Capital in Practice, to be held in Mellieha, Malta, on 7-10 May 2010. The event brings together scientists, policymakers, social workers and the widest possible public, the emphasis being placed on social capital in practice in terms of actual or potential applications of social capital research. The objective is to make progress on the understanding of these issues by shedding light on some current societal and economic developments, and to draft innovative, practical responses. The following topics may be discussed:
social capital and health (both public and individual),
social capital and depression,
social capital and ageing,
adolescent suicide, suicidal pact and social capital,
youth health, youth growth and development, and social capital,
ethnic diversity, migrations, and minority integration,
social mobility and social capital, class structure and revenue inequality issues,
social capital and public policies,
social capital, community development, urban policies, urban planning and housing,
crime, delinquency, impropriety, and social capital,
lifelong learning and education issues related to social capital,
families and the private life,
social capital and religion,
social capital and business,
social capital, inclusive growth, and the economy,
democratization, political and judicial participation, and social capital,
measurement issues about social capital,
issues revolving around the TISR model,
other topics proposed by participants.
Submission deadline is 15 February 2010. Papers submitted and accepted before 30 November 2009 will be inserted into the program of the conference. Proposals are reviewed within two weeks of submission.
For details including guidelines, topics, submission and registration, please visit www.socialcapital-foundation.org/conferences/2010/TSCF%20International%20Conference%202010.htm
Contact: The Social Capital Foundation, B.P.30, 1310 La Hulpe, Belgium; tel.: (+356) 27 01 86 41; fax: (+356) 27 01 86 41; www.socialcapital-foundation.org