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,   

• Ethnic diversity, migrations, and minority integration,

• Social mobility, class structure and revenue inequality issues,

• Social capital and public policies, 

• Community development, urban policies, urban planning and housing, 

• Crime, delinquency, impropriety, 

• Lifelong learning and education issues related to social capital,

• Families and the private life,  

• Social capital and religion,

• Social capital and business, 

• Inclusive growth and the economy, 

• Democratization, political and judicial participation, 

• Measurement issues about social capital, 

• Issues revolving around the TISR model,

• Other topics proposed by participants. 

The event brings together scientists, policymakers, social workers and the widest possible public, the emphasis being placed 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.

For details, visit: www.socialcapital-foundation.org/conferences/2010/TSCF%20International%20Conference%202010.htm