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Western Cape Social Capital Network (Department of Social Development, Provincial Government of the Western Cape) SUMMARY
About Social Capital
1. Social Capital in the Western Cape Province The Western Cape government has a vision of iKapa Elihlumayo as: 'A World Class province which cares for all its people, underpinned by a vibrant, growing and sustainable economy.' In other words, the government wants to see the province become a 'Home for All'. The provincial government has set eight priorities for achieving this vision of a 'Home for All'. One of these priorities is to build social capital, with an emphasis on youth. more... [ Social Capital in the Western Cape Province ] Related: Other core priorities 3. What can we do to build social capital? Here is a list of things to do to build social capital. What are the things we can do to build social capital? Email us your ideas to add to this list. more... 4. Questions Ask your social capital question. Here you find the FAQs about social capital. Look up answers, comment and review. more... 5. Social Capital and Public Policy Design Social capital is a concept that seems to be very abstract and difficult to operationalise. The following will provide you with some ideas how social capital and public policy can be linked and how social capital could be operationalised and measured. more... [ Social Capital and Public Policy Design ] 6. Social Capital Indicators This part should help to develop indicators for social capital for programmes and projects that include social capital. It provides an overview how to assess policies in terms of social capital and it indicates how evaluations for social capital could look like. more... [ Social Capital Indicators ] 7. How do you define social capital? Many people have already defined social capital or their work. But social capital is a living concept. There are many definitions that can be used as working definitions. Here, you find some of the definitions that people used for social capital. Send us your social capital definition. more... [ Social Capital Definitions ] 8. Tell your Social Capital Story In our own life we need only to look around to realise that we have a rich history of social capital formation in our communities: saving groups, stokvels and umanayos. Tell us your story, where do you find social capital in your community (cgomulia@uwc.ac.za) Read about others who told their social capital story. 9. Western Cape Social Capital Network: A PGWC Initiative The Western Cape Social Capital Network website is an initiative to support the social capital formation in the Western Cape Province. Read about how it came about and how you can be part of it. |
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