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.
| ISBN: | 9781032791739 |
| Publication date: | 31st January 2025 |
| Author: | Ezra Chitando, Eunice Kamaara |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 208 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in African Development |
| Genres: |
Development economics and emerging economies Colonialism and imperialism Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge Cultural studies Ethnic studies Sociology Comparative politics International relations Human geography Regional geography Environmentalist thought and ideology Environmental policy and protocols Regional / International studies Development studies |