Social capital and community based organization: the urbanization process of almafuerte neighborhood. La matanza (2002-2012)

Authors

  • Pablo Forni CONICET; FLACSO
  • Mariana Nardone CONICET; FLACSO
  • Luciana Castronuovo CONICET; FLACSO. Argentina

Keywords:

Community-based organizations, Social capital, Social housing policy

Abstract

ABSTRACT
The purpose of this article is to analyze, from the perspective of social capital, the process of urbanization of Almafuerte neighborhood ("Villa Palito"), located in the town of San Justo in the west area of Buenos Aires. We analyze the characteristics of this endogenous organizational process, which was caused by leaders and institutions of the neighborhood that were able to earn the trust of neighbors and raise funds and support from social programs, government agencies and political leaders. In order to understand these organizational experiences we applied a case study, implementing a qualitative methodological approach based on repeated interviewing and participant observation techniques in the field.

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Published

2017-03-22

How to Cite

Forni, P., Nardone, M., & Castronuovo, L. (2017). Social capital and community based organization: the urbanization process of almafuerte neighborhood. La matanza (2002-2012). Revista Pilquen. Sección Ciencias Sociales, 16(2). Retrieved from https://revele.uncoma.edu.ar/index.php/Sociales/article/view/1441