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  1. SPECIAL ISSUE: LEBRET AND THE PROJECTS OF ÉCONOMIE HUMAINE, INTEGRAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT ETHICS

    …ca, Cote D’Ivoire, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Portugal, and the USA describe and assess various aspects of the extensive output of Lebret and his school and its lines of influence both inside and far beyond Catholic circles. The special issue is co-edited by Des Gasper, (International Institute of Social Studies (The Hague), Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands), and Lori Keleher (New Mexico State University, USA). The journal issu…

  2. The State of the Union: Reflections on Democracy and Division in and beyond the United States of America

    …d challenges to democracy around the globe. Panelists: David A. Crocker, Research Professor Emeritus at the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, USA. Chloe Schwenke, president and founder of the Center for Values in International Development. Eddy M. Souffrant, faculty member of the Department of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Frances Stewart, emeritus professor of Development Economics. Director of…

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  3. Politics of Wonder: Difference and Dignity in Nature and Society (University of Exeter, UK)

    …articipants. Location: Byrne House, Streatham Campus, University of Exeter.   Workshop sponsored by The Centre for Political Thought: https://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/politics/research/centres/cpt/ Egenis: The Centre for the Study of Life Sciences: http://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/sociology/research/sts/egenis/…

  4. Overview of Past HDCA Conferences and Global Dialogue

    …pabilities 2010 – Jordan, Amman: Human Rights & Human Development 2009 – Peru, Lima: Participation, Poverty and Power 2008 – India, New Dehli: Equality, Inclusion and Human Development 2007 – USA, New York: Ideas Changing History 2006 – the Netherlands, Groningen: Freedom and Justice 2005 – France, Paris: Knowledge and Public Action 2004 – Italy, Pavia: Enhancing Human Security (Conferences that preceded the founding of the HDCA): 2003 – Italy, Pa…

  5. HDCA Member Views on the Capability Approach

    …this instance is much worse and it restricts choice and the opportunity to live a ‘good life’ or ‘good enough life.’ Smith’s linen shirt image – linked to the appearing in public without shame, holds true in the 21st century. The idea of ‘ubuntu’ in South Africa and elsewhere is strong – reciprocating and being hospitable matters. Individuals may have to withdraw from public life so as not to be shamed (without clean clothes or sanitation for visi…

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