Social Capital and its "Downside": The Impact on Sustainability of Induced Community-Based Organizations in Nepal

被引:67
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作者
Adhikari, Krishna Prasad [1 ]
Goldey, Patricia [2 ]
机构
[1] Ctr Nepal Studies, Reading, Berks, England
[2] Univ Reading, Reading, Berks, England
关键词
social capital and its downside; sustainability; community-based organization; Nepal; Asia;
D O I
10.1016/j.worlddev.2009.10.012
中图分类号
F0 [经济学]; F1 [世界各国经济概况、经济史、经济地理]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
0201 ; 020105 ; 03 ; 0303 ;
摘要
This paper examines the role of social capital in the sustainability of induced community-based organizations (CBOs). Quantitative and qualitative data were collected from 14 villages and 129 CBOs in Southern Nepal. This paper argues that social capital can be both positive and negative. affecting collective action and the sustainability of CBOs. Major problems include rule breaking with impunity and elite Capture of resources, especially during the transition phase from external to internal management. While external agencies play an important role in inducing and sustaining CBOs, they should also address the complex issue of-social capital and its downside. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:184 / 194
页数:11
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