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International Social Capital Association

ISCA is an international non-profit member-based association devoted to advancing the research on and the application of the social capital concept for the benefit of all. 

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We have a vibrant member community on Mighty Networks. Our community is a great resource for finding out about social capital and engaging in discussions with like-minded people. Members of ISCA automatically receive access to our community.

You can also join our social media groups on Facebook and Linkedin, which are available to everyone.

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Join us at our inaugural conference

March 26 – 28, 2026
Heriot-Watt University
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

ISCA is delighted to announce that we will hold our first international conference on social capital in Dubai in March 2026. The tentative details are as follows:

Call for abstracts
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Why become a member

  • Join a growing and thriving community

    Our community facilitates academic and practical discussion on a diverse range of social capital topics. Members will gain access to members-only benefits.

  • Support the Association and its aims

    We appreciate your support which enables us to provide insightful content, regularly hosted webinars and administration of member services. We have big plans for the future advancement of the concept of social capital

  • Fair membership fee structure

    We have developed a fair and equitable fee structure for our members. This is based on member status and country of residence.

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Upcoming Events

We hold regular events on social capital and related concepts.

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Recent News

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The Bridge, Issue #6 – Newsletter of the International Social Capital Association

, July 7, 2025
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The Bridge, Issue #5 – Newsletter of the International Social Capital Association

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The Bridge, Issue #4 – Newsletter of the International Social Capital Association

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The Bridge, Issue #3 – Newsletter of the International Social Capital Association

February 19, 2024
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Call for Papers in the Social Capital Stream at the Sunbelt Conference 2024

January 30, 2024
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