Ubuntu and social capital: a strong relationship and a possible instrument of socio-economic development
研究了非洲社会哲学Ubuntu与社会资本之间的强关联，指出Ubuntu可作为促进撒哈拉以南非洲社会经济发展、对抗贫困与冲突的工具。
I examine the interrelationships between social capital and Ubuntu, an African social philosophy necessarily embedding the existence of an individual in that of the society. Social capital—the sum of the interpersonal links and civic participation of a person—has been proven to be essential in promoting both social and economic development. The strong link existing between Ubuntu and social capital shows the potential value of the former for the socio-economic development of the sub-Saharan populations. Indeed, the African governments should promote Ubuntu as a valuable instrument to fight poverty and conflicts.