| 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 / 42.335417000°N 71.102072222°W |
President | Ravi Kanbur |
The Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA) was launched in September 2004 at the Fourth Capability Conference in Pavia, Italy.[1] It was founded to promote research from many disciplines on key problems including poverty, justice, well-being, and economics.[2]
The Association holds annual conferences; maintains a website and mailing list; supports training activities; and provides a forum in which collaborative research can emerge.[2]
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).[3]
- ^ "Human Development and Capability Association Launched". International Institute for Sustainable Development. 3 September 2004. Archived from the original on 21 June 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Welcome to the HDCA". Human Development and Capability Association. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
- ^ "Publications: An introduction to the human development and capability approach: freedom and agency". International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Retrieved 21 June 2015.