Religion, Politics and Governance in India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Tanzania: An Overview

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 January 2011
Country:
India, Tanzania, Pakistan and Nigeria
Document Type:
Working Paper
Theme:
Social Change
First published:
1 January 2011
Authors:
Singh, G.

Abstract

This comparative analysis of the relationships between religion, politics and governance in India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Tanzania draws on research undertaken as part of a wider research programme on religions and development. The starting point for these studies was the need to examine the implication of the 鈥榬eturn of religion鈥� for 鈥榞ood governance鈥�, in particular the extent to which religious actors (religious communities, faith based organizations and religious political parties) help or hinder development, especially with respect to pro-poor policy and practice. Each country study provided a historical evaluation of state-religion relationships since independence and detailed case studies of religious actors that assess contemporary patterns of governance and engagement with politics.

Citation

G Singh. Religion, Politics and Governance in India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Tanzania: An Overview. Working Paper No. 55, Religions and Development Research Programme.. (2011) 1-74. ISBN 978 0 7044 2871 3

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