Human Development and Capability Association
The Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA) was launched in September 2004 at the Fourth Capability Conference in Pavia, Italy. It was founded to promote research from many disciplines on key problems including poverty, justice, well-being, and economics.
| Abbreviation | HDCA |
|---|---|
| Formation | September 2004 |
| Founder | Amartya Sen |
| Legal status | Association |
| Purpose | Promoting research in human development and the capability approach |
Professional title | Human Development and Capability Association |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 42°20′7.5012″N 71°6′7.4600″W |
President | Ravi Kanbur |
The Association holds annual conferences; maintains a website and mailing list; supports training activities; and provides a forum in which collaborative research can emerge.
The HDCA also produces a peer-reviewed journal, the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal for People-Centered Development. The association is supported by the Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
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