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Ubuntu and social capital: a strong relationship and a possible instrument of socio-economic development

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  • Matteo Migheli

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I examine the interrelationships between social capital and Ubuntu, an African social philosophy necessarily embedding the existence of an individual in that of the society. Social capital—the sum of the interpersonal links and civic participation of a person—has been proven to be essential in promoting both social and economic development. The strong link existing between Ubuntu and social capital shows the potential value of the former for the socio-economic development of the sub-Saharan populations. Indeed, the African governments should promote Ubuntu as a valuable instrument to fight poverty and conflicts.

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  • Matteo Migheli, 2017. "Ubuntu and social capital: a strong relationship and a possible instrument of socio-economic development," Cambridge Journal of Economics, Cambridge Political Economy Society, vol. 41(4), pages 1213-1235.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:cambje:v:41:y:2017:i:4:p:1213-1235.
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    1. Judit Kapás, 2019. "The interaction of individual values and sticky formal institutions in economic development," European Journal of Comparative Economics, Cattaneo University (LIUC), vol. 16(1), pages 41-67, June.

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    Keywords

    Social capital; Ubuntu; Development; Sub-Saharan Africa;
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    JEL classification:

    • D02 - Microeconomics - - General - - - Institutions: Design, Formation, Operations, and Impact
    • N97 - Economic History - - Regional and Urban History - - - Africa; Oceania
    • O20 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - General
    • R58 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Regional Government Analysis - - - Regional Development Planning and Policy
    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification

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