The Dynamics of Social Capital and Community Associations in Uganda: Linking Capital and its Consequences

Social capital does not always promote democratic practices, but has different effects at different points. This dynamic is well characterized by a distinction between bonding, bridging, and linking social capital. This is analyzed through an examination of three community associations in Uganda. In...

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Published in:World development 2008-11, Vol.36 (11), p.2205-2222
Main Authors: Titeca, Kristof, Vervisch, Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Africa
Africa Uganda social capital community associations democracy
community associations
Community development
Community organizations
Cultural Capital
Democracy
Dynamics
Governance
Local communities
Organizations
Social capital
Social networks
Social Systems
Studies
Uganda
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Summary:Social capital does not always promote democratic practices, but has different effects at different points. This dynamic is well characterized by a distinction between bonding, bridging, and linking social capital. This is analyzed through an examination of three community associations in Uganda. In particular, it is shown how linking social capital can negatively impact the association in general, and democratic governance in particular, if not accompanied by sufficient bonding, and bridging social capital.
ISSN:0305-750X
1873-5991
DOI:10.1016/j.worlddev.2007.10.021