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TSCF 2008 Malta Conference

Organized by the Social Capital Foundation
Dolmen Resort Hotel, Buggiba, Republic of Malta
September 19 - 22, 2008

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Presentation

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
• Lifelong learning, education issues related to social capital,
• Social capital, families, and the private life,
• Definition and measurement issues about social capital,
• Issues revolving around the TISR 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.  

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Deadlines

Conference wil take place from Friday, 19 September 2008, 5 p.m. (welcome cocktail) to Monday, 22 September 2008, noon (local time).

Part or intermittent attendance is not allowed, except on Friday evening and Monday morning. 

Opening of submissions and registrations: 2 January 2008, 8 a.m. CET.  

Closure of submissions and registrations: 31 July 2008, 6 p.m. CET.

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Provisional program
(as of 1st of July 2008)

Friday, September 19, 2008

• From 1 p.m. at the reception of Hotel Dolmen: Check-in
• From 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at the Wine Bar of Hotel Dolmen: Welcome Cocktail

Saturday, September 20, 2008

• From 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.: Check-in
• From 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.: Opening Remarks and Announcements, Patrick Hunout, President TSCF

• From 9:30 to 11:00: Panel I on Social Capital and Economic Development – Chair: Omar Bourouh

• Carter-Lynn, University of Auckland, New Zealand, The Maori Way, Using Social Networks to Develop Cooperation, Partnership and Economic Growth in New Zealand
• Crandall-David, Brigham Young University, Economic transformations and Traditional Social Capital in Northern Namibia, What Does the Future Hold?
• Amitsis-Gabriel, Institute of Social Innovation, Athens, Greece, The Development of Social Capital Principles within the EU Social Inclusion Strategy

• From 11.00 to 11.30: Coffee Break

• From 11.30 to 13..00: Paper session 1 on Civic Participation – Chair: Brent Shea

• Esau-Michelle, Roman-Allan and Khaile-Thabo, University of Western Cape, RSA, The Impact of Social Capital on Participation in a Poor Community in W. Cape
• Sarracino-Francesco, University of Florence, Italy, Social Capital Trends in Europe between 1980 and 2000: the Increasing Mistrust in Institutions
• Archer-Diane, University of Cambridge, UK, Community Participation in Slum Upgrading in Bangkok, Thailand

• From 11.30 to 13.00: Paper session 2 on Definition and Measurement of Social Capital – Chair: John Sudarsky

• Sudarsky-John, Fundacion Restrepo Barco, Social Capital in Colombia 1997-2005: Second Measurement with the Barometer of Social Capital
• Jones-Gregory, Georgia State University Social Contracts on Social Networks: the Evolution of Cooperation on Complex Networks
• Gross-Julia, Stockholm University, The relationship between Social Capital and Trust

• From 13.00 to 14.00: Lunch

• From 14:00 to 15:30: Panel II on Lifelong Learning and Education – Chair: Peter Mayo

• Mayo-Peter, University of Malta, Lifelong Learning, European policies and social inclusion
• Gatt-Suzanne and Brown-Maria, University of Malta, Enhancing Education through Community Learning to Promote Social Cohesion
• Hart-Noah, Monmouth University, Preparing generation Y for Globalization: the Nexus of Diversity, Mentoring, Teaching, and Learning

• From 15.30 to 16.00: Coffee break

• From 16.00 to 17.30: Paper session 3 on Lifelong Learning and Education – Chair: Peter Mayo

• Carpenter-Vicki, University of Auckland, New Zealand, Education, Poverty, Teachers, and Community
• McMurchy Pilkington-Colleen, University of Auckland, New Zealand, Maori Curriculum Development and Social Networks
• Robinson-Stephanie, Brunel University, UK, How Effectively does Lifelong Learning Support Social Status and Citizenship for Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders?

• From 16.00 to 17.30: Keynote Speaker: Axel Franzen, University of Cologne, Germany, Who wants to be a Millionaire? Social Mobility and Social Capital. - Discussant: Brent Shea

• From 20.00 to 22.00: Meeting of the TSCF Members

Sunday, September 21, 2008

• From 9:00 to 10:30: Panel III on Personal Relationships – Chair: Alfred Chan

• Yerbury-Hilary, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, Creating Social Capital through the Internet: Thoughts and Experiences of Generations X and Y
• Minnaert-Lynn, University of Westminster, London, UK, Social Tourism as a Measure to Increase the Social and Family Capital of Low-Income Groups
• Bergheim-Stefan, Well-Being in Germany: What the Happy Regions have in Common

• From 10.30 to 11.00: Coffee Break

• From 11.00 to 12.30: Paper session 5 on Social Capital and Public Policies – Chair: Alexi Danchev

• Sadowski-Ireneusz, Polish Academy of Science, On Putnam’s Trail: Impact of Networks and Coalitions on Local Government Efficiency in Poland
• Stadelmann-Steffen, Isabelle, University of Konstanz, Germany, Welfare State Policy: Undermining or Supplementing Voluntary Civic Activities?
• Tamilina-Larysa, University of Bremen, Social Policy and Social Trust: The Crowding-Out Dilemma

• From 11.00 to 12.30: Paper session 6 on Social Capital and Public Policies – Chair: Alfred Chan

• Bergheim-Stefan, Deutsche Bank, Social Capital and the Progress of Nations: Linking what is Relevant
• Sudarsky-John, Fundacion Restrepo Barco, Changes in Social Capital and Urban Policies in Four Colombian Cities
• Briguglio-Michael and Brown-Maria, Lobbying in Malta: Environmental NGOs and Social Capital

• From 12.30 to 13.30: Lunch

• From 13:30 to 15.00: Panel IV on Ethnic diversity and Social Capital, Migrations and Minority Integration – Chair: Maya David

• David-Maya, University of Malaya, Malaysia, Language, Social Capital and Ethnic Integration
• Kaddour-Aïcha, University of Montreal, Canada, Social Capital, Integration Process and Health among Algerian Immigrants
• Hansen-Carol, Georgia State University, USA, The Village Funeral Culture Change and Privatization in the Ivory Coast
• Daskon-Chandlima, University of Otago, New Zealand, Social Capital and Culture: a Synergy? Empirical Issues from a Sri Lanka Village

• From 15:00 to 15:30: Coffee Break

• From 15.30 to 16:00: Paper Session 8 on Social Networks and Social Inclusion – Chair: Brent Shea

• Knies-Gundi, University of Essex, UK, The effects of Mobility on Neighbourliness
• Diaz-Ana Maria, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, Whom you Know Really Matters? The Role of Social Networks on the Colombian Labor Market
• Moore-Carole, Napier University, UK, Social Capital of Older People who Migrate for Assistance Purposes
• Craviotti-Clara, CONICET, Argentina, Do networks foster inclusion of small entrepreneurs in rural areas?

• From 16:00 to 17:00: Roundtable Discussions on Policy Implications: How to Use Social Capital to Improve Social Inclusion?

• From 20.00 to 22.00: Malta by Night Tour

Monday, September 22, 2008

• From 9:00 to 10:30: Panel V on Social Capital and Religion – Chair: Stephen Anderson

• Anderson-Stephen, Barry University, and Autry-Cari, Arizona state University, USA, The Amish and Social Capital
• Wepener-Cas, Stellenbosch University, RSA, and Bernard-Marcel, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands, Religious Rituals and Social Capital Formation in Poor Communities
• Swart-Ignatius, Huguenot College Wellington and University Stellenbosch, RSA, Religion and Social Capital in South Africa
• Traunmüller-Richard and Freitag-Markus, University of Konstanz, Germany, State Support of Religion: Making or Breaking Faith-based Social Capital?

• From 10:30 to 11:00: Coffee break
• From 11:00 to 12:00: Roundtable Synthesis

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Forms of participation

Keynote speakers can be chosen among participants who have submitted a regular completed research paper if the conference programme committee judges this abstract of particular interest.

Paper sessions will consist of three to four presentations in a 120 minutes session. The time for presentation will be divided equally between the presenters.

Panel sessions will provide an opportunity for three or more persons to present on a given subject. Submissions can be made specifically for this type of sessions.

Participation as speaker is competitive. The final program will be tailored to the best proposals selected according to TSCF’s standards of quality.

Participation as a discussant is also encouraged both from academicians and from practitioners such as policymakers, social workers, or any person whose activity is related to the subject.

Any person nterested in the subject can participate as an attendee. 

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Registration and fees

Fee for participants from the eurozone: Ђ209 before March 31, 2008, Ђ259 before June 30, 2008, and Ђ339 thereafter. 

For participants from the U.S. and from countries located out of eurozone:  Ђ199 before March 31, 2008, Ђ249 before June 30, 2008, and Ђ299 thereafter. 

For students: 100 euros. For low-income economies (list on our membership page): 100 euros. 

Lunch, coffee breaks and airport transfers are included.

Registration becomes effective upon receipt of payment and filled registration form.

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