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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

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 February 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 on Strategies for Social Inclusion and Development based on Social Capital – Invited Chair: Jan Pakulski

• Jan Pakulski, The World Bank, Washington D.C., USA, Social Inclusion, Community Mobilization and Social Capital Building in the 500 most disadvantaged districts of Poland.
• Lynn Carter, University of Auckland, New Zealand, The Maori Way, Using Social Networks to develop Cooperation, Partnership and Economic Growth in New Zealand.
• Gabriel Amitsis, Institute of Social Innovation, Athens, Greece, The Development of Social Capital Principles within the EU Social Inclusion Strategy.

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

• Shea-Brent, Sweet Briar College, USA, Civic Participation as Vector for Social Inclusion.
• Sarracino-Francesco, University of Florence, Italy, Social Capital Trends in Europe between 1980 and 2000: the Increasing Mistrust in Government Institutions.
• Archer-Diane, University of Cambridge, UK, Community Participation in Slum Upgrading in Bangkok, Thailand.
• Esau-Michelle, Roman-Allan and Khaile-Thabo, University of Western Cape, RSA, Exploring the impact of social capital on participation in a poor community in Western Cape.

- From 11.30 to 13.00: Paper session 2: Social Capital, Growth and Economic Development

- From 13.00 to 14.00: Lunch

- From 14:00 to 15:30: Panel on Social Capital and Lifelong Learning – Chair: Peter Mayo.

• Peter Mayo, Faculty of Education, University of Malta, Lifelong learning, Social Mobility and Social Inclusion.
• Suzanne Gatt and Maria Brown, Faculty of Education, University of Malta,
Enhancing Education through Community Learning to Promote Social Cohesion.
• Noah Hart, 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: Lifelong Learning and Social Mobility

- From 16.00 to 17.30: Paper session 4: Community Learning

Sunday, September 21, 2008

- From 9:00 to 10:30: Panel on Social Networks – Chair: Lynn Carter.

• Carole Moore, Napier University, UK, Social Capital of Older People
who Migrate for Assistance Purposes.
• Hilary Yerbury, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, Creating Social Capital through the Internet: Thoughts and Experiences of Generations X and Y
• Lynn Minnaert, University of Westminster, London, UK, Social Tourism as a Measure to Increase the Social and Family Capital of Low-Income Groups.
• Ana Maria Diaz, Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, Whom you Know Really Matters? The Role of Social Networks on the Colombian Labor Market.

- From 10.30 to 11.00: Coffee Break.

- From 11.00 to 12.30: Paper session 5: Social Networks and Social Identity.

- From 11.00 to 12.30: Paper session 6: Social Networks and Power.

- From 12.30 to 13.30: Lunch.

- From 13:30 to 15.00: Panel on Social Capital and Ethnicity – Chair: Maya David.

• Maya David and Mei Li Lean, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Language, Social Capital and Ethnic Integration.
• Subhas Ramcharan, University of Windsor, Canada, The Myth and Reality of
Multiculturalism: An Analysis of Racial Inequality in Canada
• Carol D. Hansen, Georgia State University, USA, The Village Funeral Culture Change and Privatization in the Ivory Coast.
• Aïcha Kaddour, University of Montreal, Canada, Social Capital, Integration Process and Health among Algerian Immigrants.

- From 15:00 to 15:30: Coffee Break

- From 15.30 to 16:00: Paper Session 7: Impact of Ethnic Diversity over Social Capital and Social Cohesion.

- From 15.30 to 16:00: Paper Session 8: Social Capital of Ethnic Groups.

- 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 21, 2008

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

• Stephen C. Anderson, Barry University, USA, The Amish and Social Capital
• Ashley Coleman, Emory University, USA, Bridging, Bonding, or both?
The African American Church and Social Capital
• John Linantud, University of Houston Downtown, The Philippine Catholic Church: Building Democracy and Social Capital in a Multiethnic Society.

- 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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Conference's official web site

Please check the conference's official web site for updates and further details.

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