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SOCIAL CAPITAL AND THE ROLE OF THE STATE: NURTURING COLLECTIVES FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 February 2024

Arvind Kumar Chaudhary
Arvind Kumar Chaudhary*
Affiliation:
Principal Secretary, Finance, Government of Bihar, India
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Abstract

For eradication of acute poverty, it is vital to factor in the human experience of it. Building social capital and networks that nurture, empower, and consistently reinforce a new shared economic identity can provide rich socioeconomic dividends. For states tackling extreme poverty at scale, building and strengthening social capital are essential public goods investments.

Keywords

povertysocial capitaldevelopmentgendercollectivestate
Type
Research Article
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Social Philosophy and Policy , Volume 40 , Issue 1 , Summer 2023 , pp. 233 - 259
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© 2024 Social Philosophy & Policy Foundation. Printed in the USA

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Department of Finance, Government of Bihar, India, arvindkchy@gmail.com. Competing Interests: The author declares none.

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