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Social Cohesion is often overlooked as a key foundation to Development as a whole. Much for focus needs to be paid to a triple nexus approach to Development, including MHPSS and Social Cohesion as key foundational cross-cutting aspects!

Too much similarly can be a bad thing: Homogenous groups are associated with subjective well-being (due to perceived social cohesion) but too much similarity is linked to lower social cohesion & lower well-being. Adding diversity is linked to greater social cohesion & well-being (N=24,726) https://lnkd.in/e9GaRe9S

Social conflicts arise when individuals or groups have opposing interests, values, or needs, leading to tension and disputes within a society. These conflicts can stem from economic disparities, cultural differences, political disagreements, or social inequalities. While conflicts can be destructive, they also serve as catalysts for social change by highlighting underlying issues and prompting dialogue and reform. Effectively managing social conflicts through negotiation, understanding, and compromise is crucial for maintaining social harmony and fostering a more equitable society.

Due to complexity of conceptualization and operationalization, “social capital” does not have a single definition. How can it? Just in consideration of our ideological differences, one can imagine thousands of context-specific possibilities. Even sociologists, specialists in the field of human behavior, frequently disagree on the definition of “social capital”. We can safely say, however, that social capital refers to networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively. It encompasses the shared values, norms, trust, and reciprocity that bind individuals together into groups and facilitate cooperation for mutual benefit. Now, let’s consider the words of history’s great thinkers on the topic of social capital! The Big List Of Quotes On Social Capital - https://lnkd.in/g5W94GuH

Social cohesion refers to the strength of connections between people and communities.    It can be influenced, positively or negatively, by the way we communicate with each other.    Read more about the importance of social cohesion via the link: https://lnkd.in/g_2yrJpb

"If policy makers fail to consider who needs to be resilient, they overlook that individuals and families who are most exposed to risks, have the least capacity to respond" Tomorrow Rense Nieuwenhuis from Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) brings our findings to a workshop on "Global Ideas on Resilient Social Policies" hosted at Bielefeld University. We look forward to hearing the insights that will follow.

We've published our report on social value within London’s future planning policy: You can read it here https://lnkd.in/eJACgrAZ Social value in its simplest form is the holistic set of benefits that can be drawn from the places where we live and work. "Social value should not be seen as an academic concept understood by a few, but as a practical call to action affecting us all" @David_J_Elliott @mariaadebowale, LSDC Commissioners & Social Value Sub-group Chairs Highlights: A consistent SV definition is needed Strong appetite for SV from planning authorities exists There's a lack of clear guidance from central Gov Stakeholders acknowledge their role in maximising SV Better community input needed for impactful decision making

Happy to share that my chapter in Social (In)equality, Community Well-being and Quality of Life is now available in print & online Chapter 2: A holistic perspective to nurture quality of life and social equity https://lnkd.in/eXAcv-Fe

Additional V Inherent Social Value Social Progress is the core purpose of governments. 10GM Guest Blog: Anne Lythgoe, Director of the Social Audit Network, highlights how Greater Manchester's VCFSE organisations embody ‘social value’ as their core purpose - saying 'it's what they do' In keeping with my research and recommendations, Anne calls for a strategic approach that values the role of VCFSE organisations in fostering wellbeing, environmental improvements, and community benefit, moving beyond transactional models to deliver meaningful change. https://lnkd.in/eEFQ9pM3

The 2024 IoD Convention aims to highlight the concept of social capital and its role in fostering economic growth and enhancing the social wellbeing of our community. But first, we need to understand the importance of social capital. Social capital is important because it represents the productive benefits of sociability. It's the shared values, norms, trust, and belonging that make social exchange possible. Our society, economy, institutions, and political system could not exist without social capital. Mr Claridge's research into Guernsey's social capital will help us probe change for the better of our local community, enabling collaboration and cooperation. You can read more about the importance of social capital from Tristan Claridge, the headline speaker of the 2024 convention, here: https://lnkd.in/gNS9QQAc #IoDGuernsey #IoDConvention