... the possibility of using sense of belonging as an indicator for social capital. Social capital, from the collective social capital theory perspective, is constructed from three main elements: trust, social network and participation. Social capital is crucial to civil society and well-being...

... though, is another branch of accountability literature focused on participatory practice, core to democratic frameworks. Overlapping with the legal and managerial requirements, democratic accountability also addresses questions about opportunities for citizen participation in organizational structures...

... to go to the polls and/or engage in non-institutional forms of political participation? The case study of the Italian referendum in favour of the “Water Common Good” (June 2011) is particularly appropriate to explore these issues and motivations. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design...

...K.M. Rabiul Karim; Chi Kong Law Purpose Microcredit has become a popular tool for women's socioeconomic development across the globe. The purpose of this study is to examine the influences of gender ideology on women's microcredit participation and their status within the household in rural...