TY - JOUR
T1 - The role of Landcare group networks in rural Australia
T2 - exploring the contribution of social capital
AU - Sobels, Jonathon
AU - Curtis, Allan
AU - Lockie, Stewart
N1 - Imported on 12 Apr 2017 - DigiTool details were: Journal title (773t) = Journal of Rural Studies. ISSNs: 0743-0167;
PY - 2001
Y1 - 2001
N2 - In this paper, the authors report their qualitative research examining the origins, modus operandi and outcomes of two networks. The concept of social capital explains, at least in part, the apparent success of these networks. The two networks attracted substantial funding, created opportunities for participation and shared learning, carried out extensive on-ground works, improved communication structures, adopted more professional management practices and increased the knowledge of members. The key elements of social capital that were important in achieving these outcomes were trust, norms, expectations of reciprocity and linkages. Empowerment acted as a bridge that linked social capital with other factors contributing to network outcomes. The success of these Landcare networks suggests that top-down government stimulus can be a catalyst for bottom-up community development.
AB - In this paper, the authors report their qualitative research examining the origins, modus operandi and outcomes of two networks. The concept of social capital explains, at least in part, the apparent success of these networks. The two networks attracted substantial funding, created opportunities for participation and shared learning, carried out extensive on-ground works, improved communication structures, adopted more professional management practices and increased the knowledge of members. The key elements of social capital that were important in achieving these outcomes were trust, norms, expectations of reciprocity and linkages. Empowerment acted as a bridge that linked social capital with other factors contributing to network outcomes. The success of these Landcare networks suggests that top-down government stimulus can be a catalyst for bottom-up community development.
U2 - 10.1016/S0743-0167(01)00003-1
DO - 10.1016/S0743-0167(01)00003-1
M3 - Article
SN - 0743-0167
VL - 17
SP - 265
EP - 276
JO - Journal of Rural Studies
JF - Journal of Rural Studies
IS - 3
ER -