Social capital as a strategy to overcome poverty in Latin America: An overview

Author:

Saracostti   M.  

Journal:

International Social Work

Issue Date:

2007

Abstract(summary):

Poverty reduction remains one of the main challenges globally. New measures indicate that poverty has declined in most Latin American countries since 2002. Some countries have pioneered new poverty policies and programs, including components of social capital. This paper explores the concept of social capital in overcoming poverty and analyzes its application in the Latin American region.

Page:

515-527