TSCF 2010 Malta conference

Date: Date: May 07-10, 2010

Site: Mellieha, Republic of Malta

Organiser: Social Capital Foundation (TSCF)

Topics: This conference will discuss the issues associated with Social Capital in Practice.

As possible examples, the following topics may be discussed at the conference:

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.

This type of conference brings together scientists, policymakers, social workers and the widest possible public. The emphasis will be put 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.

Language: English

Fee: before 31 December 2009: 259 €, and up to 28 February 2010: 339 €

Deadline: February 15, 2010

Contact: The Social Capital Foundation, B.P.30, 1310 La Hulpe, Belgium

Fax: +356 27 018 641

E-mail: sg@socialcapital-foundation.org

Internet: http://www.socialcapital-foundation.org/conferences/2010/TSCF%20International%20Conference%202010.htm (source: Internet)