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Leveraging Social Cohesion for Development Outcomes

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dc.contributor.authorChatterjee, Shreya
dc.contributor.authorGassier, Marine
dc.contributor.authorMyint, Nikolas
dc.date.accessioned2023-04-24T16:59:41Z
dc.date.available2023-04-24T16:59:41Z
dc.date.issued2023-04-24
dc.description.abstractEfforts to promote social cohesion through development projects have had to contend with multiple definitions of the term, a lack of clarity on diagnostic and measurement approaches, and contradictory evidence on the effectiveness of different types of interventions meant to repair or reinforce it. This paper first offers a definition of social cohesion that highlights three sets of relations: those connecting individuals within a community (bonding), those connecting individuals across distinct communities (bridging), and those connecting individuals to people and structures in a position of power (linking). Together, these three dimensions constitute a framework for diagnosing gaps in social cohesion, assessing trends, and prioritizing interventions and investments. The paper also outlines strategies for diagnosing gaps in social cohesion and tracking trends along these three dimensions, providing concrete recommendations for teams designing social cohesion measurement strategies. Finally, the paper reviews the evidence on what works to reinforce cohesion within community, to build trust across groups, and to strengthen citizen-state relations. This review highlights different types of intervention that can help promote social cohesion, while suggesting that their effectiveness is conditional on sound diagnoses and rigorous implementation processes.en
dc.identifierhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099723304202334301/IDU0053a35270965b0414f090ff0157bb9183a68
dc.identifier.doi10.1596/1813-9450-10417
dc.identifier.urihttps://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/39731
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWorld Bank, Washington, DC
dc.relation.ispartofseriesPolicy Research Working Papers; 10417
dc.rightsCC BY 3.0 IGO
dc.rights.holderWorld Bank
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/
dc.subjectSOCIAL COHESION
dc.subjectSOCIAL COHESION MEASUREMENT
dc.subjectCOMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
dc.subjectCOLLECTIVE ACTION
dc.subjectEMPOWERMENT
dc.subjectCITIZEN-STATE RELATIONS
dc.subjectFRAGILE COMMUNITIES
dc.titleLeveraging Social Cohesion for Development Outcomesen
dc.typeWorking Paper
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okr.crossref.titleLeveraging Social Cohesion for Development Outcomes
okr.date.disclosure2023-04-20
okr.date.lastmodified2023-04-20T00:00:00Zen
okr.doctypePolicy Research Working Paper
okr.doctypePublications & Research
okr.docurlhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099723304202334301/IDU0053a35270965b0414f090ff0157bb9183a68
okr.guid099723304202334301
okr.identifier.docmidIDU-053a3527-965b-414f-90ff-157bb9183a68
okr.identifier.doi10.1596/1813-9450-10417
okr.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1596/1813-9450-10417
okr.identifier.externaldocumentum34046115
okr.identifier.internaldocumentum34046115
okr.identifier.reportWPS10417
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okr.pdfurlhttp://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099723304202334301/pdf/IDU0053a35270965b0414f090ff0157bb9183a68.pdfen
okr.region.administrativeOther
okr.topicSocial Development::Civil Society
okr.topicSocial Development::Nationalities & Ethnic Groups
okr.topicCommunities and Human Settlements::Community Driven Development
okr.unitSocial PM (SSIGL)
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