African Values and Development: Rethinking Agenda 2063 (1) (Routledge Studies in African Development)

By: Ezra Chitando and Eunice Kamaara

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Synopsis: This book considers the importance of African values, not only in catalysing development, but in sustaining it. Arguing for an urgent need for rapprochement between African politicians and intellectuals, the book discusses how African values and identities can contribute to the successful realization of initiatives such as the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Over the course of the book, the authors consider key themes such as identity, indigenous and modern worldviews; personhood; individual and communal perspectives; peace and conflict; and well-being. The book explores the role of religion and moral values, as well as African worldviews such as Ubuntu. Overall, the book demonstrates that African values will be central to galvanising Africa’s post-colonial transformation. This book will be an important read for policymakers and for researchers working on African development, politics, sociology, religion and philosophy.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 186 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040306703
Related ISBNs:: 9781003490852, 9781032791739, 9781040306697
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 01/31/25
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Ezra Chitando and Eunice Kamaara
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Business and Finance, Social Studies, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: null Ezra Chitando
Edited by:: null Eunice Kamaara