OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, November

OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, November Measurement of social capital in the UK Penny Babb Social Analysis and Reporting Division Office for National Statistics

OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, November Measurement of social capital in the UK Political context emphasis on evidence-based policy development social inequalities neighbourhood renewal and communities –to develop strong and active communities in which people of all races and backgrounds are valued and participate on equal terms…

OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, November Measurement of social capital in the UK Developments in UK official statistics looked to become more responsive to meet policy need for data also more proactive - anticipate needs expansion in role for social analysis and reporting –describe trends and social change –area impact as well as individual issues

OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, November Measurement of social capital in the UK Social capital cross-department issue of policy relevance required development both conceptually and operationally to be applied in policies develop tools and harmonised questions for cross-government initiatives

OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, November Measurement of social capital in the UK Definition networks together with shared norms, values and understandings that facilitate co-operation within or among groups (OECD, 2001)

OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, November Measurement of social capital in the UK Five main aspects of social capital civic participation social networks and support social participation reciprocity and trust views about the local area

OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, November Measurement of social capital in the UK UK harmonised question set drew on earlier measures main (20 mins) and core question (5 mins) sets running now on GHS 2004/05

OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, November Measurement of social capital in the UK Current work conversion of computer assisted question set to self-completion (in local studies) development of bridging social capital questions

OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, November Measurement of social capital in the UK Current work investigation of young people’s social capital national picture of patterns of social capital modelling local estimates

OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, November Measurement of social capital in the UK International perspective desire for higher degree of international comparability cultural and language differences international interaction of events dynamic concept

OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, November Measurement of social capital in the UK International perspective Four possible options –prescribed question list –flexible question list –guidelines on social capital modules –no agreement

OECD World Forum “Statistics, Knowledge and Policy”, Palermo, November Measurement of social capital in the UK International perspective agree the key concepts but appreciate the differences in experience agree best practice but do not necessarily use the same indicators –eg EU Survey of Income and Living Conditions