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1.1 Definitions of Collective Action and Social Capital
1.1 Definitions of Collective Action and Social Capital
Introduction
In topic 6 you will learn how social capital and collective action are related
Topic Time
Compulsory reading, self-assessments and practice exercise[4
hours]
Independent Study hours [12 hours]
Total student input [16 hours]
Learning Outcomes
Topic content
Now reflect on the situation with the Association. What did the
Association bring into the situation?
Discussion questions
Assignment
1. In groups of five identify one collective action you are familiar with.
2. In active participation of all the five course mates you will study the
3 articles/books provided below
3. After reading agree on how you would measure the social capital of
your chosen collective action
4. Submit a group assignment
1. Grootaert, C., & Van Bastelar, T. (Eds.). (2002).Understanding and
measuring social capital: A multi-disciplinary tool for practitioners.
The World Bank. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1467-
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