Interfaith Networks and Development

Although there is growing interest in the role of religion in meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Agenda 2030, very few studies have focused on the contributions of interfaith networks. Most of the contemporary publications on religion and development focus on single religions or faith-based organizations. This volume addresses the lacuna in the available scholarship by undertaking detailed analyses of how interfaith networks in diverse African contexts contribute to development. Chapters in this volume engage in theoretical debates on interfaith networks and development, while describing concrete, fresh case studies on how particular interfaith networks are contributing towards the meeting of the SDGs in specific contexts. Thus, the volume describes older and newer interfaith networks and analyses their achievements and challenges. Contributors focus on SDGs that include peacebuilding, gender, youth, the environment, as well as overviews of interfaith initiatives in different African contexts.

Explores interfaith networks and development in diverse contexts Provides fresh case studies on emerging interfaith networks that have not yet had scholarly coverage Identifies successes and challenges facing interfaith networks involved in development work

Autorentext
Ezra Chitando is a Professor of History and Phenomenology of Religion at the University of Zimbabwe, and World Council of Churches Theology Consultant on HIV and AIDS in Africa.

Ishanesu Sextus Gusha was formerly a senior lecturer from University of Zimbabwe's Department of Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics. He is now parish priest in Palma de Mallorca, Spain in the Anglican Diocese in Europe.

Zusammenfassung
"This volume has the potential to become an important reference work for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers who want to learn more about the specific role of interfaith networks in development in Africa (and possibly beyond). It could also fulfil the aspiration expressed in the introduction: to be a starting point for further research as well as the strengthening of the position of interfaith networks in development in Africa - and globally." (Hansjörg Dilger, Religion & Development, August 22, 2023)

Inhalt

Part I: Interfaith Networks: Conceptualisation and Examples of Pan-African Organisations.- 1. Interfaith Networks and Development.- 2. Exploring Interfaith Networks in the Context of Development: Key Considerations.- 3. Faith to Action Network: A Permanent Balancing Act.- 4. KAICIID: An Emerging Significant Player in Global Interfaith and Development Initiatives.- 5. The Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA) Work in Building Peaceful and Inclusive Societies.- Part II: Interfaith Networks and Gender in Africa.- 6. Women of Faith Working Together as Mothers of a Culture of Peace: The Women's Interfaith Council in Northern Nigeria.- 7. An Interfaith Body for Gender Justice in Tanzania: An Overview.- 8. Interfaith Approaches to Violence against Women and Development: The Case of the South African Faith and Family Institute.- 9. Interfaith Collaboration, Sexual Diversity and Development in Botswana.- Part III: Case Studies of Interfaith Networks and Development in Selected African Countries.- 10. The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda and Development.- 11. Religion and Sustainable Development: The Role of the Zambia Interfaith Networking Group (ZINGO) in Contemporary Times.- 12. The Role of the Council of Religions and Peace in Mozambique (COREM) in Peace and Reconciliation, 20122019.- 13. Colonial Marginalities and Post-Colonial Fragments: Inter-Faith Networking for Development in Ghana.- Part IV: Diverse Themes in Interfaith Networks and Development.- 14. Education and Interfaith Development in Northern Nigeria.- 15. Addressing Environmental Issues Through Interfaith Dialogue: A Case of the Southern African Faith Communities' Environmental Institute (SAFCEI).- 16. Interfaith Networks, the African Diaspora and Development: The Case of the United Kingdom.