Human Development and Capability Association
@hdca.bsky.social
Global association exploring human development & the capability approach through research, policy, and practice. 🌍 #HDCA
https://hd-ca.org/
https://hd-ca.org/
🌍 Join us on 9 Dec for the #lecture “Contesting Corporate Responsibility from the Margins.”
🕚 11:00–12:30 UTC
Featuring Prof. Rajiv Maher (EGADE Business School & Copenhagen Business School), sharing insights from co-produced #research with #Indigenous and #MarginalizedCommunities.
🕚 11:00–12:30 UTC
Featuring Prof. Rajiv Maher (EGADE Business School & Copenhagen Business School), sharing insights from co-produced #research with #Indigenous and #MarginalizedCommunities.
December 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🌍 Join us on 9 Dec for the #lecture “Contesting Corporate Responsibility from the Margins.”
🕚 11:00–12:30 UTC
Featuring Prof. Rajiv Maher (EGADE Business School & Copenhagen Business School), sharing insights from co-produced #research with #Indigenous and #MarginalizedCommunities.
🕚 11:00–12:30 UTC
Featuring Prof. Rajiv Maher (EGADE Business School & Copenhagen Business School), sharing insights from co-produced #research with #Indigenous and #MarginalizedCommunities.
Last Friday, Oct 17, mentors & mentees came together online for a mentorship session. Ideas were shared, connections made, and new collaborations sparked! ✨
Being part of the HDCA community has never felt more inspiring.
#HDCA #Mentorship #Community #Capabilities
Being part of the HDCA community has never felt more inspiring.
#HDCA #Mentorship #Community #Capabilities
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Last Friday, Oct 17, mentors & mentees came together online for a mentorship session. Ideas were shared, connections made, and new collaborations sparked! ✨
Being part of the HDCA community has never felt more inspiring.
#HDCA #Mentorship #Community #Capabilities
Being part of the HDCA community has never felt more inspiring.
#HDCA #Mentorship #Community #Capabilities
🌍 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
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
October 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌍 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
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
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<a href="/hashtag/anchor13" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#anchor13
📸 Relive the best moments in our photo gallery: https://hd-ca.org/conferences/2025-hdca-conference-bradford-uk<a href="/hashtag/anchor13" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#anchor13
October 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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<a href="/hashtag/anchor13" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#anchor13
📸 Relive the best moments in our photo gallery: https://hd-ca.org/conferences/2025-hdca-conference-bradford-uk<a href="/hashtag/anchor13" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#anchor13
🤖 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.
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.
October 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🤖 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.
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.
Special thanks to our speakers, organizers, volunteers & members who made it all possible! Your energy keeps our community thriving! 🙌🏾 Big applause for @uniofbradford.bsky.social for hosting this year’s conference!
September 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Special thanks to our speakers, organizers, volunteers & members who made it all possible! Your energy keeps our community thriving! 🙌🏾 Big applause for @uniofbradford.bsky.social for hosting this year’s conference!
🎉 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
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
September 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
🎉 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
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!
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!
September 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
💻 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!
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
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
September 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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
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. 🙌🏻
A truly inspiring reflection on the mission and future of the Association, #HumanDevelopment and the #CapabilityApproach. 🙌🏻
September 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
✨ 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. 🙌🏻
A truly inspiring reflection on the mission and future of the Association, #HumanDevelopment and the #CapabilityApproach. 🙌🏻
📖 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. 🌍
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. 🌍
September 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
📖 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. 🌍
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 ashtag/HDCA2025%C2%A0@uniofbradford.bsky.social%C2%A0%C2%A0is" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#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?
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?
September 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🫱🏾🫲🏼 The #Networking Space at ashtag/HDCA2025%C2%A0@uniofbradford.bsky.social%C2%A0%C2%A0is" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#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?
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?
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?
September 3, 2025 at 7:30 AM
☀️ 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?
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?
We also got the bonus pleasure of truly insightful commentary by Professors Jaya Krishnakumar and Sabina Alkire 🌟
September 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We also got the bonus pleasure of truly insightful commentary by Professors Jaya Krishnakumar and Sabina Alkire 🌟
📢 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? 🤔
He explored inequality of opportunity, inherited inequality, and what these mean for fairness + policy today.
What does meritocracy mean when chances aren’t equal? 🤔
September 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
📢 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? 🤔
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.
September 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🌍 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.
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.
September 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
✨ 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.
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.
Also joining us at the opening:
Rt Hon Ed Anderson (Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire)
Shahnaz Gulzar (Bradford City of Culture)
✨ "Peace is not the absence of difference. Peace is living with difference"
- Ms Shahnaz Gulzar
A powerful start to a week of reflection, dialogue & collaboration.
Rt Hon Ed Anderson (Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire)
Shahnaz Gulzar (Bradford City of Culture)
✨ "Peace is not the absence of difference. Peace is living with difference"
- Ms Shahnaz Gulzar
A powerful start to a week of reflection, dialogue & collaboration.
September 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Also joining us at the opening:
Rt Hon Ed Anderson (Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire)
Shahnaz Gulzar (Bradford City of Culture)
✨ "Peace is not the absence of difference. Peace is living with difference"
- Ms Shahnaz Gulzar
A powerful start to a week of reflection, dialogue & collaboration.
Rt Hon Ed Anderson (Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire)
Shahnaz Gulzar (Bradford City of Culture)
✨ "Peace is not the absence of difference. Peace is living with difference"
- Ms Shahnaz Gulzar
A powerful start to a week of reflection, dialogue & collaboration.
🚀 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)
We begin with warm welcomes from:
Prof. Enrica Chiappero-Martinetti (HDCA President)
Prof. PB Anand (Conference Chair)
Prof. Shirley Congdon (Vice Chancellor)
September 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🚀 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)
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?
“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?
September 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
📢 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?
“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
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
September 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
✨ 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
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! ✨
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! ✨
August 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🎓 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! ✨
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! ✨
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! ✨
August 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
☀️ 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! ✨
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!
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!
August 29, 2025 at 12:07 PM
📚✨ 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!
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!
🎉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
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
August 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🎉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
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