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This research explores how social capital influences collective resource management within communities.

December 11, 2003ScienceOpen Access

Social Capital and the Collective Management of Resources

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The study demonstrates the role of social capital in enhancing resource management in communities, suggesting improved sustainability outcomes.

This research explores how social capital influences collective resource management within communities.
Analysis of the establishment and impact of around 0.4 to 0.5 million resource management groups since the early 1990s.
Focus on various resource types including watershed, forest, irrigation, pest, wildlife, fishery, and microfinance.
High social capital in formalized groups leads to increased investment in collective management activities.
Communities with strong social bonds demonstrate effective collaboration for sustainable resource governance.

Jules Pretty (2003) studied this question.

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The study demonstrates the role of social capital in enhancing resource management in communities, suggesting improved sustainability outcomes.