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  1. Call for Papers: Child Poverty and Social Work

    …particularly the experiences of shame, social exclusion, and stigmatization, which compound poverty’s effects. By addressing the social, economic, and mental dimensions of poverty, this Special Issue aims to uncover the nuanced role that social work can play in promoting resilience, empowerment, and inclusion. The Special Issue welcomes both theoretical explorations and empirical studies, highlighting innovative practises, policies, and interventi…

  2. Book on “The Capability Approach and Sustainability”

    …chmayer and Ortrud Leßmann has been adapted and the article on “Human Development and Sustainability” written by Eric Neumayer has been added to complete coverage of recent works on the topic. For more information, see: http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415712538/ Please get in touch with the editors o.lessmann@hsu-hh.de or felix.rauschmayer@ufz.de for discount or if you would like to review the book….

  3. New Book: “The Creation of the Human Development Approach”

    By Tadashi Hirai, Project Researcher in the University of Tokyo, Japan, and a supervisor specializing in the human development approach and the human development index at the University of Cambridge, UK. Summary This book examines the main reasons and challenges for the success of the human development approach both in theory and practice as an alternative to the economic growth model. Unlike the preceding research which has typically been either…

  4. HDCA WEBINAR: Children during the Pandemic: A View from the CA

    …alermo): Children`s views on the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study The event will take place through Zoom. Please register in order to receive the link to the meeting and further information. Link for Eventbrite registration, below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/children-during-the-pandemic-a-view-from-the-ca-tickets-119283081909 This webinar is organised by the Thematic Group on Children and Youth of the Human Development and Capabilities Ass…

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