International Social Capital Association (ISCA)

This webinar presented the outcomes of a dual-focused study, utilising a Systematic Literature Review and bibliometric analysis (SLR) to examine the literature on social capital both quantitatively and qualitatively.

In this session, participants will learn about the concept of community schools and how their effort to meeting families’ basic needs (i.e. food, shelter, clothing) generated trusting relationships, producing social capital in their neighborhoods.

In many postcolonial societies, indigenous knowledge and systems are often at risk of being rendered obsolete, especially with the introduction of formal education, a change in the political structure and integration into the global economy.

The objective of this paper is to analyze the influence of social interaction on adoption of new technologies to promote sustainable use of soil and water resources. We specifically aim to understand through which mechanism, social capital versus social learning, the social interaction is influencing the adoption of new technologies.

This presentation explores a bolstered role for tertiary educators in the accrual of students’ social capital (SC) in today’s digital world. This talk underscores the importance of a fresh lens to support the development of valuable SC accrual for the next generation of leaders.

While much of the literature on social capital focuses on its utility - helping individuals “get by” or “get ahead” - this research asks a different question: What does it take for leaders to feel socially wealthy?