Social Capital and Social Cohesion: Definition and Measurement
The purpose of this presentation is to propose a definition of the concept of social cohesion and an approach to measuring it. We proceed in two parts: Part I: Cumulative definition and measurement; Part II: Exploration and measurement of key contributing dimensions: Solidarity, social protection, citizenship. This work was discussed at the Taller de Consulta sobre medición de la calidad de vida, IDB, Washington DC, December 8, 2006.
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| Format: | Discussion Papers & Presentations biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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Inter-American Development Bank
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| Subjects: | Social Development, Civil Society, Population Statistic, social capital, social cohesion, solidarity, social index, |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0006817 https://publications.iadb.org/en/social-capital-and-social-cohesion-definition-and-measurement |
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| Summary: | The purpose of this presentation is to propose a definition of the concept of social cohesion and an approach to measuring it. We proceed in two parts: Part I: Cumulative definition and measurement; Part II: Exploration and measurement of key contributing dimensions: Solidarity, social protection, citizenship. This work was discussed at the Taller de Consulta sobre medición de la calidad de vida, IDB, Washington DC, December 8, 2006. |
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