Modernizacja etnicznego kapitału ludzkiego – przypadek Romów
Modernization of ethnic human capital – the case of the Roma

Summary/Abstract: Investing in any form of capital will result in his development and modernization. To achievethis effect it is necessary to at least a basic level of capital. Romani human capital is very low. Thisis due to the Roma cultural specificities, which affects their socio-economic situation. Therefore,modernization of Roma human capital will be not performed at the same level as the modernizationof mainstream society human capital. Attempts to modernize implemented under the StructuralFunds do not bring the expected results. Strengthening Roma human capital through various formsof education and acquisition of skills and competences – even in conjunction with increasing theattractiveness of the Roma in the labor market – are inadequate. It is necessary to cover investmentsas their health, and housing. Such actions are carried out within the Roma framework strategy ofthe European Union. Due to the low level of effectiveness of these actions, we must pay attention tothe Roma social capital, which, as in the case of each ethnic minority is much better developed thanhuman capital. Despite its significant level, it remains internal capital without creating ties beyondtheir community. The modernization of social capital should lead to a positive impact on social andeconomic cohesion. The only way to accomplish this is to take the majority society effort to abandondiscrimination. This may result in an increase the radius of social trust. The modernized socialcapital will be the basis for building a true Roma human capital.

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