Interfaith Networks and Development: Case Studies from Africa

Contents
Notes on Contributors
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Part I: Interfaith Networks: Conceptualisation and Examples of Pan-African Organisations
	Chapter 1: Interfaith Networks and Development
		Interfaith Networks and Development: An Overview
			Interfaith Networks
			On Networks
			Development
		Interfaith Networks and Development: Summarising Areas of Engagement
			Peacebuilding
			Women’s Issues
			Health
			Children and Youth
			Climate Change
			Other Themes
		Developing a Typology of Interfaith Networks Contributing towards Development
			Global Interfaith Networks Promoting Dialogue and Tolerance
			Global Interfaith Networks Focusing on Specific Themes
			Global Ecumenical, Denominational and Religion-Specific Organisations
			Regional Interfaith Networks Addressing Particular Concerns
			National and Local Interfaith Networks Addressing Broader or Specific Concerns
		Interfaith Networks and Development: Summarising the Challenges
			The Dominance of Global North Christian Actors
			Duplication of Activities and Limited Coordination
			The Marginalisation of Women and Youth
			Limited Funding
		Chapters in This Volume
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 2: Exploring Interfaith Networks in the Context of Development: Key Considerations
		Introduction: Social Networks, Religion and Development
		The United Religions Initiative (URI)
		Modelling the URI Network in West Africa
		Network Description
		Considerations for Interfaith Collaboration in the Context of Development
			Spiritual and Value Foundation
			Network Size
			Connectedness
			Multiplicity of Affiliations
			Brokerage
			Centrality and Centralization
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 3: Faith to Action Network: A Permanent Balancing Act
		Introduction: Tensions Between Sustainable Development Goals, Human Rights and Faith Teachings and Values?
		The Faith to Action Network
		The Mask of Religion Has Been Removed
		Alternative Paths to Engage in the SDGs
		Walking a Thin Line
		Conclusion: Starting from Where There’s Agreement
		References
	Chapter 4: KAICIID: An Emerging Significant Player in Global Interfaith and Development Initiatives
		Introduction
		Background to KAICIID
		KAICIID as a Rising Giant in the Global Interfaith Network
		KAICIID Initiatives
		Interreligious Dialogue for Peace and Reconciliation
		The Arab Region (Syria and Iraq)
		The Central African Republic
		Myanmar
		Nigeria
		Capacity Building
		Fellows Programme
		Success
		Challenges
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 5: The Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA) Work in Building Peaceful and Inclusive Societies
		Introduction
		A Brief History and Interfaith Work
			Interfaith Work
			Awareness Creation on Christian-Muslim Relations and Vanguards of Peace Youth Programmes
		Achievements
			Networking
			Engagement in South Sudan
			Activities in the Central African Republic
		Additional Developmental Activities
			Communication and Information Sharing
			Research Training, Facilitation and Accompaniment
			Empowerment of Women on Christian-Muslim Relations
			The Empowerment of Youth
		Challenges
		Conclusion
		References
Part II: Interfaith Networks and Gender in Africa
	Chapter 6: Women of Faith Working Together as Mothers of a Culture of Peace: The Women’s Interfaith Council in Northern Nigeria
		Introduction
		Some Background to Interfaith Relations in Nigeria
		Women in Nigeria
		Women’s Interfaith Council, Nigeria
		Why Interreligious Dialogue of Women Is Necessary
			Common Concerns
			Discourse About Women in Divisive Identity-Politics
			Women’s Role as Mothers of a Culture of Peace
			Important Role of Women in Peacebuilding
			Women and Official Interreligious Dialogue Encounters
			Salvific Dialogue Begins from the Lived Reality of the Poor
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 7: An Interfaith Body for Gender Justice in Tanzania: An Overview
		Introduction
		Tanzania’s Religious Landscape
		The Gender Issue in Tanzania
		Conclusions
		References
	Chapter 8: Interfaith Approaches to Violence against Women and Development: The Case of the South African Faith and Family Institute
		Introduction
		Historical Background of the South Africa Faith and Family Institute
			Elizabeth Petersen’ Life Trajectory
			The SAFFI Vision
			SAFFI’s Mission
		South African Faith and Family Key Activities
			‘As people of faith we take a stand—will you?’ Campaign
			Theological Advisory Council on Gender Based Violence
		The South African Faith and Family Institute and Sustainable Development
		Conclusion
		References
			Primary Sources
	Chapter 9: Interfaith Collaboration, Sexual Diversity and Development in Botswana
		Introduction
		Sexual Diversity
			Definition and Practice in Botswana
			Challenges the LGBTIQ People in Botswana Face
			Health Issues Faced by the LGBTIQ People in Southern Africa
		Accessing Health
		Interfaith Collaboration and LGBTIQ Health Challenges
		Objectives of BOFABONETHA
		BOFABONETHA, Sustainable Development Goals and Sexual Diversity
		Challenges
		Transformed Masculinities
		Proposed Interventions
		Conclusion
		References
Part III: Case Studies of Interfaith Networks and Development in Selected African Countries
	Chapter 10: The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda and Development
		Introduction
		Historical Background to the Emergence of the Interreligious Council of Uganda
		The Activities and Achievements of the IRCU
			The Public Health Programme
			Peace, Justice, and Governance
			Advocacy, Policy, and Partnership
			Research, Documentation, and Strategic Information
			Faith-Based Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention
			The Business, Livelihood and Environmental Governance (BLEG) Programme
		The Challenges Encountered by the IRCU in its Work and Measures Towards Addressing the Challenges
		Conclusion: Reiterating the Role of the Interfaith Network to Development
		References
			Primary Sources (IRCU Material)
			Secondary Sources
	Chapter 11: Religion and Sustainable Development: The Role of the Zambia Interfaith Networking Group (ZINGO) in Contemporary Times
		Introduction
		Approaches to Religion and Development
		Context
		The Emergence of ZINGO
		Activities and Achievements of ZINGO
		ZINGO’s Activities and Strides to Reduce Inequalities
		The Achievements of ZINGO
		Challenges of the Interfaith Networking Group in Fostering Development
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 12: The Role of the Council of Religions and Peace in Mozambique (COREM) in Peace and Reconciliation, 2012–2019
		Introduction
		The Context
		The Council of Religions and Peace of Mozambique, Peace and National Reconciliation
			The Council of Religions of Mozambique
		The COREM and the Quest for Peace and Reconciliation
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 13: Colonial Marginalities and Post-Colonial Fragments: Inter-Faith Networking for Development in Ghana
		Background
		Introduction
		Defining Religion and Development
		Reviewing Inter-Religious Relations for Development in Colonial Ghana
		Fragmented Grid: Patterns of Inter-Faith Networking in Contemporary Ghana
		Mending the Grid: Exploring Integrative Inter-Faith Networking in Ghana
		Conclusion
		References
Part IV: Diverse Themes in Interfaith Networks and Development
	Chapter 14: Education and Interfaith Development in Northern Nigeria
		Introduction
		Brief Historical Background of the ICIPH
		Activities and Achievements of ICIPH Network in Peacebuilding
		The Peacebuilding and Trauma Healing Centre at ICS
		Contribution of ICIPH to Development in Northern Nigeria through Peacebuilding
		Interfaith Education and Development in Northern Nigeria
		Conclusion
		References
			Interviews
	Chapter 15: Addressing Environmental Issues Through Interfaith Dialogue: A Case of the Southern African Faith Communities’ Environmental Institute (SAFCEI)
		Introduction
		The Historical Background of SAFCEI
		Governance
		The SAFCEI Initiatives
		Faith Leader Environmental Advocacy Training (FLEAT) Programme
		Eco-Audit
		Green Your Life
		Energy Justice
			Keep the Karoo Frack-Free
			Food and Climate Justice
		Successes
		Challenges
		Conclusion
		References
			Websites
	Chapter 16: Interfaith Networks, the African Diaspora and Development: The Case of the United Kingdom
		Introduction
		Conceptual Framework
		The Nature of Interfaith Networks and Development in the United Kingdom
		Key Issues Relevant to Interfaith Networks, the African Diaspora and Development
			Financial Remittances
			Generational Gaps and Communication
			Identity
			Religious Affiliations
		Conclusion
		References
Index