This working paper looks at how social capital may help mothers to know, think, do and feel more or differently, and how this, as a result, could impact positively on children's welfare. Young Lives have been involved in a cross-country review and measurement of social capital manifestations and this paper draws on some of the findings, reviewing current debates, describing YL's methodology and providing a comparative analysis of social capital in relation to various aspects of child wellbeing, including nutritional status, health performance and educational attainments
This paper outlines debates about social capital in the socio-politcal context of Indian society, describes patterns of social capital, explores the linkage between maternal social capital and chronic malnutrition and reflects on policy implications