2003•Urban Policy and ResearchRequires access

The contribution of human and social capital to building community well-being: a research agenda relating to citizen participation in local governance in Australia

Michael Cuthill

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This paper discusses the interrelationships between concepts such as human and social capital, community well-being, citizen participation, community capacity building and community engagement. Working from this discussion a research agenda is presented relating to citizen participation in local governance with particular emphasis on the role of local government in building human and social capital, thereby contributing to the well-being of communities.

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Key concepts: Social capital, Community building, Corporate governance, Local government, Community engagement, Social engagement, Human capital, Community organization