Released on: June 19, 2008, 9:24 pm

Press Release Author: The Social Capital Foundation

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: The Malta II conference on social capital and social
inclusion will be held on 19-22 September 2008.

Press Release Body: This conference will discuss openly the issues associated with
social capital, social inclusion and social cohesion. As possible examples, the
following topics may be presented and/or discussed at the conference:

- Social capital and social inclusion, conceptual and empirical links,

- Ethnic diversity and social capital, migrations, and minority integration,

- Social mobility and social capital,

- Social cohesion and revenue inequality issues,

- Social capital and public policies, community development, urban poli cies,

- Lifelong learning, education issues related to social capital,

- Social capital, families, and the private life,

- Social capital and religion,

- Definition and measurement issues about social capital,

- Issues revolving around our original model,

- Other issues proposed by participants.

This type of conference brings together social scientists, economists, policymakers,
social workers and the widest spectrum of the involved players to explore the social
cohesion issues arising in our society. The objective is to make progress on the
understanding of these issues, by shedding light on some current developments and
drafting innovative, practical responses. The Social Link Cycle is a line of
conferences dedicated to the bond between people within society, and its
contemporary crisis.

TSCF conferences are open to all those who want to understand the world in which
they live. The academic content of the conferences is excellent but the language
used is clear and the conclusions are operational. Emphasis is put on lively
presentations based on modern communication techniques, in order to allow congenial,
interactive communication style. Speakers are scholars with a wide variety of
profiles and practitioners with an established academic background.





Web Site:
http://www.socialcapital-foundation.org/conferences/2008/TSCF%20International%20Conference%202008.htm


Contact Details: Jessika Folkerts
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