🌱 How can we better understand and expand the real freedoms of children and young people? The HDCA Children and Youth Capabilities Thematic Group is an interdisciplinary network exploring human development through the capability approach. #HumanDevelopment #Children #Youth

🤖 How can #AI serve human flourishing, not just efficiency? A new open access #PolicyForum, “Navigating AI with a #HumanDevelopment Compass”, explores how AI can expand capabilities, agency & wellbeing across the life course. By Lengfelder, Tapia & Biggeri.

Early-career researcher? 🌍 Working on the capabilities approach but missing mentorship or a community? The HDCA Mentorship Program (ECRPN) is here to connect you with guidance, support, and collaboration across the globe! Learn more: hd-ca.org/thematic_gro...

Why do women in the Middle East & North Africa have more education but fewer jobs? 🤔 A new study on Tunisia uses the #CapabilityApproach to rethink this “gender paradox”, showing it’s really about capability deprivation, not lack of education By Çuhadar, Kawamura & Jawad

How can we align AI with Human Development instead of working against it? 🌍 In a new policy forum, Mario Biggeri & Andrea Simoncini explore how international coordination and supranational regulation can help ensure AI expands human agency and capabilities, not limits them.

🌱 Are you an #EarlyCareer professional passionate about #HumanDevelopment and #CapabilitiesApproach? Join the Early Career Researchers & Practitioners Network (ECRPN), a welcoming HDCA community that supports your growth from student to professional. We connect, collaborate, and learn together 💬✨

🌍 Call for Papers – #JHDC Special Issue Beyond #Development Paradigms for #Sustainable #Futures We’re rethinking the economy to put human development, justice, and sustainability first. 🗓️ Abstracts due: 19 Dec 2025 🗞️ Publication: Aug 2027 🔗 More info:

🌍 Would you like to host the next HDCA Conference? Hosting this global event is a unique chance to bring visibility, energy & collaboration to your institution with full support from HDCA. Join this Webinar and learn more! 🗓️ Thu Oct 30 | 14:00–15:30 UTC 💻 Zoom | 📩 https://rebrand.ly/8ps81pt

🌎 ¡Únete a la Red Latinoamericana de HDCA! ¿Te interesa el desarrollo humano, la justicia social y el enfoque de capacidades en América Latina? HDCA-LA es una comunidad multidisciplinaria vibrante que conecta a investigadoras e investigadores de toda la región Conoce más:

🕊️ Webinar: Everyday Peacebuilding through Democratic Political Education Join the HDCA Ethics & Development Thematic Group for a discussion of Stephen Esquith’s new book 📅 Wed, Oct 29, 2025 | 12:00–13:30 UTC

🌍 Webinar: Transforming Rehabilitation Through the Capability Approach 1 in 3 people globally live with a condition that could benefit from rehabilitation, but services remain limited, especially in LMICs. 📅 Tue, Oct 28, 2025 | 14:30–16:00 UTC 💻 Online (Zoom) 🔗 Register:

🧵 New #OpenAccess article The authors examine how Tonga women artists in Zimbabwe use art and storytelling to reclaim heritage, voice, and cultural identity through participatory research and the development of narrative capability. 📖 Full article:

A few weeks ago we gathered for #HDCA2025 in Bradford, a week of ideas, reflection & connection around human development and capabilities. ✨ 📸 Relive the best moments in our photo gallery: https://hd-ca.org/conferences/2025-hdca-conference-bradford-uk#anchor13

🌍 Webinaire du Réseau francophone d’Afrique de la HDCA Les membres du réseau partageront leurs présentations de la Conférence HDCA 2025 L’événement se déroulera principalement en français. 🗓 14 oct. | 16:00–17:30 UTC 💻 En ligne 🔗 Inscription : hd-ca.org/region/francophone-africa

🤖 Friend or Foe? #AI and People’s Work Capability AI is transforming work faster than ever. But what does this mean for #humandignity, #agency, and #socialjustice? A new blog from Shepherd, Kuhn, Meier, Weidel & Stephens explores the future of work through the #CapabilitiesApproach.

🌱 What if #care was recognised as a #HumanRight, essential for both social and ecological wellbeing? In their new Comment for the JHDC, Bourke, J.& Araujo, L. explore how #feminist #agroecology can ground a right to care that sustains both people and planet. 🌍💚 🔗

🌍 Call for Papers – #JHDC Special Issue Beyond #Development Paradigms for #Sustainable #Futures We’re rethinking the economy to put human development, justice, and sustainability first. 🗓️ Abstracts due: 19 Dec 2025 🗞️ Publication: Aug 2027 🔗 More info:

How can disability policy truly support people to live the lives they value? New open access research compares NZ and UK disability strategies through the capability approach, showing where they succeed, where they fall short, and why centering disabled people in policy design matters rb.gy/qqh89v

🚨 New #OpenAccess #Policy Forum in the JHDCA! Imagining the Future of the Dairy Industry in #Kenya 🐄✨ Kuhn et al., worked with women smallholder farmers in Kinangop & Ol Kalou to imagine #futures where #tech boosts #freedoms, not #inequalities! 🔗 l1nq.com/YX3ip

🚨 Call for Policy Forum Submissions: Cooperatives & Policy in 2025 🚨 2025 = UN International Year of Cooperatives 🌍 We’re inviting contributions for a special Policy Forum in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities. 🗓 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 📄 2000–3500 words, clear policy focus

Following #HDCA2025, read Paul Anand’s open-access article “AI: Challenges for Democracy & Some Policy Solutions” in the Journal of Human Development & Capabilities 10 #AI challenges + 6 policy ideas for fair, inclusive governance. 📖 doi.org/10.1080/1945... #Democracy #HumanDevelopment #OpenAccess

We were proud to host the Human Development and Capability Association 2025 Conference: Culture, Peace and Capabilities in Bradford with @hdca.bsky.social! #HDCA2025 brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to explore human development and social justice.

🎉 That’s a wrap on HDCA 2025! 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us in Bradford and online. Over the past few days, we’ve shared ideas, built connections, and deepened our understanding of human development and the capability approach. 🌍💡 #HDCA2025 #HumanDevelopment #CapabilitiesApproach

💻 Now we turn online! The conversation continues with the HDCA 2025 Virtual Conference. This is a chance for colleagues around the world to join in, share their work, and take part in our global community of scholars and practitioners. 🌐✨ We look forward to seeing many of you online today!

Another wonderful year of connecting with our members! The General Members Meeting is always a special moment to reflect on the Association’s achievements, share ideas, and strengthen our community. Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed 👏🏾📑 #HDCA2025

✨ We were honored to hear from Prof. Enrica Chiappero-Martinetti, President of the HDCA, in her Presidential Address. A truly inspiring reflection on the mission and future of the Association, #HumanDevelopment and the #CapabilityApproach. 🙌🏻

At this week's HDCA Conference Sabina Alkire will present on parallels between the Capability Approach & Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Index. She will also speak on a panel at the Amartya Sen Lecture. Over the rest of the week, OPHI team members will present papers on MPI, wellbeing & belonging.

📖 Big moment at #HDCA2025 today: the Martha Nussbaum Lecture! Prof. Laura Valentini is asking: ✨ What does personal sovereignty really mean? ✨ Why are violations of it such deep moral wrongs? ✨ And how does it connect to justice, dignity & human flourishing? Powerful questions for our times. 🌍

🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 The #Networking Space at #HDCA2025 @uniofbradford.bsky.social#HDCA2025 @uniofbradford.bsky.social  is buzzing today! Scholars, practitioners & students are sparking collaborations and strengthening our community. If you’re here: what’s one new idea or connection you’ve taken from it so far?

☀️ Day 3 of #HDCA2025 at the @uniofbradford.bsky.social    We’ve had two days of powerful talks + connections, and today brings more chances to learn, reflect & collaborate. 🌍 Don’t miss the Martha Nussbaum Lecture later today! 👉🏾 What’s been your top takeaway so far?

📢 At #HDCA2025, Prof. FD Ferreira delivered the Amartya Sen Lecture: “Inherited Inequality, Meritocracy & Public Policy.” He explored inequality of opportunity, inherited inequality, and what these mean for fairness + policy today. What does meritocracy mean when chances aren’t equal? 🤔

🌍 At #HDCA2025 we held a consultation on the upcoming 2026 Human Development Report (HDR), bridging academia with practice and exploring how human development & capabilities can shape policy.

✨ We closed Day 1 of #HDCA2025 with the Mahbub ul Haq Lecture, delivered by Prof. Kunal Sen. His talk “The Capability Approach: Origins and Current Relevance” revisited the foundations laid by Amartya Sen, Mahbub ul Haq & Martha Nussbaum, and the role of UNU-WIDER in shaping the approach.

🚀 HDCA 2025 officially opens today at @uniofbradford.bsky.social We begin with warm welcomes from: Prof. Enrica Chiappero-Martinetti (HDCA President) Prof. PB Anand (Conference Chair) Prof. Shirley Congdon (Vice Chancellor)

📢 Big moment on Day 1: the launch of UNDP’s Human Development Report 2025! “A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI.” - Dr. Tapia. A timely look at how AI is reshaping opportunities, livelihoods & human flourishing. 💡 What’s your big question about AI + human development?

✨ The #HDCA2025 Conference kicks off today at the ‪@uniofbradford.bsky.social‬ We’re welcoming colleagues & friends from around the world to the UK City of Culture 2025 🌍🎶, the perfect stage for conversations on #HumanDevelopment and #CapabilitiesApproach

🎓 That’s a wrap on the HDCA 2025 Summer School! Big thanks to all participants & guest lecturers for 2 days of learning and exchange. 🌟 Special shout-out to Giulia Greco & Mikateko Mathebula for leading, and to the @uniofbradford.bsky.social for their support. See you at #HDCA2025 Conference! ✨

☀️ Good morning from the @uniofbradford.bsky.social! We’re kicking off the final day of the HDCA 2025 #SummerSchool. Today: workshops, research sharing & key debates on the #CapabilityApproach. 📚🌍 Let’s carry the energy & collaboration from yesterday into a memorable closing day! ✨

📚✨ The #HDCA2025 #SummerSchool starts today at the @uniofbradford.bsky.social Over 2 days, PhD & postdoc researchers will dive into #HumanDevelopment & #CapabilityApproach with Giulia Greco, Mikateko Mathebula + senior scholars 🌍💡 Workshops, shared projects, new connections. Welcome participants!

HDCA 2025 Conference is a around the corner!

📢 The #HDCA 2025 Conference Programme is live! Plan your days in #Bradford (and online) with the full schedule of keynotes, panels, sessions & cultural events. ✨📚 Get ready for an inspiring week of exchange on #HumanDevelopment & the #CapabilityApproach. 🌍💡 🔗 hd-ca.org/es/conferenc...

🎉The Conference is about to start! Coming to #HDCA2025 in #Bradford? Join our pre/post-conference activities to explore the city, connect with others, and enrich your experience. From heritage tours to interfaith trails, there's more to discover! ✨ More Info: https://rb.gy/hcbir1

🚨 Big news from Journal of Human Development & Capabilities! 🚨 “Protecting the Developing Mind in a Digital Age” just made history: 🔹 Highest Altmetric ever for JHDC 🔹 2nd highest @tandfresearch.bsky.social artice this year 🔹 1,300+ media mentions 🌍 Find it here: doi.org/10.1080/1945...

🧠 New #OpenAccess #article looking to connect Kant and Sen, by Salikov, A. & Zhavoronkov, A. Explore how Kant’s pragmatic #anthropology can deepen our understanding of Sen’s #CapabilityApproach, especially around #freedom, #justice & how we choose capabilities. 📖 Read here:

🚨 LAST CALL! Today is your final chance to register for the HDCA Summer School & HDCA Conference 2025! 🌍🎓 Be part of a global conversation on justice, human development & the capability approach. 🗓️ Registration closes TODAY – August 8

How can #housing #justice transform cities? Dr. Alexandre Apsan Frediani joins HDCA Summer School 2025 to explore how community-led approaches and #UrbanPolicy can reshape #Development. 📅 August 29–30, 2025 | 📍 Bradford, UK Apply by: August 8 (DEADLINE EXTENDED) 🔗

📢 New issue out now! The Journal of Human Development and Capabilities has just released Issue (e), with #articles, #discussions, #policyforums, and #bookreviews — all exploring key themes through the lens of the #CapabilityApproach. 🌍

How do we #decolonise #knowledge in #HigherEducation? At HDCA Summer School 2025, Dr. Carmen Martinez Vargas brings her powerful work on #ParticipatoryResearch, #DecolonialTheory & #EducationalJustice. 📅 August 29–30, 2025 | 📍 Bradford, UK Apply by: August 8 🔗

🎉Coming to HDCA 2025 in Bradford? Join our pre/post-conference activities to explore the city, connect with others, and enrich your experience. From heritage tours to interfaith trails — there's more to discover! ✨ More Info: https://rb.gy/hcbir1 #HDCA2025 #Bradford2025 #CityOfCulture

📚 Just dropped: 4 powerful new #BookReviews in the Journal of Human Development and Capabilities. From extractivism in Congo to the marketisation of universities—these reads dive deep into #justice, #development & #knowledge. 🧵 Thread below: