Striving for effective social development interventions in South Africa: A conceptual assessment of religion-state partnerships

The socio-economic conditions of the poor in South Africa remain dire, and little has been done to improve them. However, many faith-based organizations (FBOs) have entered into agreements with the state to overcome various social development problems. Nevertheless, since questions continue to be ra...

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Auteurs: Baron, Eugene (Auteur) ; Solomons, T. J. (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: 2024
Dans: Stellenbosch theological journal
Année: 2024, Volume: 10, Numéro: 2, Pages: 1-21
Sujets non-standardisés:B National development plan
B Elsies River
B Social Development
B Faith Based Organisations
B Faith based organisations
B Religion-state partnerships
B national development plan
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