<
 
 
 
 
×
>
Vous consultez une page Web conservée, recueillie par Bibliothèque et Archives Canada le 2007-11-16 à 08:36:36. Il se peut que les informations sur cette page Web soient obsolètes, et que les liens hypertextes externes, les formulaires web, les boîtes de recherche et les éléments technologiques dynamiques ne fonctionnent pas. Voir toutes les versions de cette page conservée.
Chargement des informations sur les médias

You are viewing a preserved web page, collected by Library and Archives Canada on 2007-11-16 at 08:36:36. The information on this web page may be out of date and external links, forms, search boxes and dynamic technology elements may not function. See all versions of this preserved page.
Loading media information
X
Policy Research Initiative - Projet de recherche sur les politiques
Skip all menus (access key: 2) Skip first menu (access key: 1)
Menu (access key: M) Français Contact Us Help Search Canada Site
Home Feedback My Profile Logout
Research Projects
About The PRI
Research Projects
Life-Course
Exclusion
North American Linkages
Sustainable Development
Social Capital
Cultural Diversity
Youth
Other Research Activities
Policy Research Data Group
Publications
Events
PWFC

Untitled Document

Social Capital as a Public Policy Tool

Publications
Working Paper Series
Events

Overview / Objectives and Background

The PRI has released the final publications from its social capital project. What is social capital? Who benefits – and who does not? Is there a role for government? How can we measure it? Examining the potential of the concept of social capital to inform policy development and evaluation, the publications offer a clear framework for the analysis of the concept, identify policy and program areas where social capital makes a difference, and offer a strategic set of recommendations for testing new approaches, improved measurement, and policy action.

Key messages:
Individuals and groups can sometimes obtain needed resources and support from their network of social ties. These networks constitute their social capital.
Social capital may be an important but underestimated component of the well being of Canadians. In combination with other human and financial resources, social capital can significantly influence their social, economic, and political participation.
Government policies and programs inevitably affect patterns of social capital development. Taking this into account more systematically could make a significant difference in the achievement of various policy objectives.
Social capital has particularly important implications for three key areas of public policy: helping populations at risk of social exclusion, supporting key life-course transitions, and promoting community development.

Social Capital: A Tool for Public Policy
Briefing Note

Provides a concise and accessible executive summary of the Project's findings and recommendations.

Social Capital as a Public Policy Tool
Project Report

Provides a detailed synthesis of the activities, findings, and recommendations.

Social Capital in Action
Thematic Policy Studies

Provides an investigation of the role of social capital in eight specific policy areas:

  • Poverty reduction
  • Aging well
  • Settlement of new immigrants
  • Education outcomes of Aboriginal youth
  • Youth civic engagement
  • Community crime prevention
  • Policing in First Nations communities
  • Community development
Measurement of Social Capital
Reference Document for Public Policy Research, Development, and Evaluation

Provides a series of indicators, measurement tools and methodological strategies, to investigate social capital in a public policy context.

During the Fall of 2005 the PRI met with the policy research community to share insights on how best to apply a social capital lens to a range of policy problems. Briefings with senior policy officials, analysts and researchers across and outside federal departments were organized and will continue upon request.

Other Activities

Social Capital Considerations in Aboriginal Policy Development
March 21, 2006
Gatineau

This session is in connection with the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference. It will explore social capital and provide policy makers at INAC and Aboriginal organizations and communities with practical examples of the application of social capital theory and its relevance for Aboriginal policy development.

Social Capital and Public Policy Seminar
March 2, 2006
Toronto

This seminar was organized by the Department of Sociology of the University of Toronto and the Policy Research Initiative of the Government of Canada. The event was intended for academics, federal and provincial policy makers and community practitioners and featured the conclusions of a major federal interdepartmental initiative on social capital and recent academic research on the role of social networks in achieving policy outcomes in Canada.

Click here to download a copy of the presentation.

A Tool for Public Policy: Briefing Seminar
February 6, 2006
Alberta

This seminar was hosted by Research on Aging, Policies and Practice, Department of Human Ecology, University of Alberta. It was intended for academics, federal and provincial policy makers and community practitioners and featured the conclusions of a major federal interdepartmental initiative on social capital and recent research on the role of social capital in aging well.


 

Updated:13/11/2007

Top of page

Important Notices