Social capital, economic development and food security in Peru's mountain region

A cross-sectional survey administered to 789 persons in 20 communities in Peru found positive associations between social capital, economic development & food security. Findings also showed that communities serviced by a particular non-governmental organization possessed higher social capital, i...

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Published in:International social work 2002-10, Vol.45 (4), p.481-495
Main Authors: Díaz, Héctor Luis, Drumm, René D., Ramírez-Johnson, Johnny, Oidjarv, Helo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cross-sectional studies
Cultural Capital
Economic Development
Food
Food Security
Mountain Regions
Nongovernmental Organizations
Peru
Security
Social work
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Summary:A cross-sectional survey administered to 789 persons in 20 communities in Peru found positive associations between social capital, economic development & food security. Findings also showed that communities serviced by a particular non-governmental organization possessed higher social capital, incomes & access to food than comparison communities. 8 Tables, 21 References. [Copyright 2002 Sage Publications Ltd.]
ISSN:0020-8728
1461-7234
DOI:10.1177/00208728020450040601