Scaffolding the state: faith-based organisations and application of democratic principles in the DRC and Zambia

This article argues that Roman Catholic bishops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia provide an arena for ordinary people to participate in politics and demand government accountability. The article analyses the bishops’ engagement with the populace as well as with the state thro...

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Authors: Tshimpaka, Leon Mwamba (Author) ; Nshimbi, Christopher Changwe (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2022
In: Religion, state & society
Year: 2022, Volume: 50, Issue: 1, Pages: 76-95
Further subjects:B Participation
B Roman Catholic Church
B faith-based organisation (FBO)
B Accountability
B Democracy
B Conference of Catholic Bishops
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