The Quest For Integral Development In Nigeria

Author : Michael Ndubueze Diochi
Publisher : Peter Lang Publishing
Page : 638 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0820498718

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The Quest for Integral Development in Nigeria by Michael Ndubueze Diochi Pdf

This profunditous study concerns the integral development of Nigeria, with a focus on its politico and socio-economic factors. Development, as a concept, is often and mistakenly allied with growth and progress. However, the aims and via of development are hinged in human dignity and inalienable rights, coupled with its resultative obligatory duties. Unfulfilled electoral manifestos and duties of Nigerian political bourgeoisies, and incessant and improper military interventions, were harmfully additive to the paralysation of the country's integral development. Remedially, social ethics had laid emphasis on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and solidarity, promotion and protection of the common good, and the priority of individual rights to those of the state. In the Nigerian situation, stresses were laid on: the eschewment of political virulence; injection of complete humanism in the economy; proper state intervention in the plight of the poor; preservation of human rights and the common good; utilisation of the subsidiarian and solidarian principles; and the formation of human capital as an instrument in the combation of pauperism.

Author : JoeBarth Abba
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Church work with youth
ISBN : 3631584342

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Special Pastoral Formation for Youths in Africa in the 21st Century by JoeBarth Abba Pdf

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Universiteat Meunchen, 2005.

Author : Felix Ikeagwuchi Agbara
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783643800916

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The Possibility of Convivence in Nigeria by Felix Ikeagwuchi Agbara Pdf

Despite the present-day democratic government's commitment to human rights, socio-cultural and religious clashes still pose a threat to Nigeria. As a panacea a split according to ethnic and religious boundaries has been suggested; on the other hand upholding the different strands might spell greater benefits for the country's development. The basic assumption of both views is that ethnic and religious pluralism have led to conflicts, but that they are fuelled by politics, inequitable distribution of economic goods and the negative forces of globalization. In this project, examining these conflicts and the efforts made to resolve them, particular attention will be paid to dialogue and reconciliation. The key practice suggested is convivence: a symbiosis of interactive and interpenetrative approaches, based on intercultural and interreligious hermeneutical perspectives.

Author : George Uzoma Ukagba,Des O. Obi,Iks J. Nwankwor
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781479777969

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The Kpim of Social Order by George Uzoma Ukagba,Des O. Obi,Iks J. Nwankwor Pdf

Frequently overlooked in the search of knowing and acting wisely are some important philosophical and cultural ideas and questions. The kpim of Social Order boldly captures such ideas and questions for awareness through critical thinking. The current volume in the Kpim Book Series makes the point that for a systematic analysis and significance of Social Order to be attained, we need to ask, What is the kpim or central core of Social Order of things? Where does the deepest layer, notion, symbolism, reality and application of social order, programs, human rights, institutions, communities, diplomacy, uprising, social asset, social power, policy action, inter-culturalism, global forces and all else lie? How can we reach and understand the innermost part of Social Order in the modern world? By gathering articles from seasoned, experienced, and emerged scholars from various backgrounds, the book explores deep-rooted questions touching on African context and related societies. The refreshing perspectives, analyses, deep reflections, vigorous arguments, and representations shown by the essays are distinctive and have been referred to as a comprehensive reader in the season of inquiry, meaning and significance of social order in the contemporary time. This is a book no one should ignore. Students, scholars, researchers, universities, colleges, educationists, institutions, policy makers, governments, legislatures, agencies, labour unions, civil society organizations, occupy movements, religious groups, entrepreneurs and the general public will find this book as an asset and a must read. The kpim of Social Order is therefore written out of the critical need to fill the gap for a decisive knowledge society in the modern world.

Author : Suhas Pereira
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783643803054

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The Challenges of Vatican II for an Authentic Indian Catholic Church by Suhas Pereira Pdf

The Vatican II was an event of a new facelift for the entire edifice of the Catholic ecclesiology. It called for the renewal in the universal Catholic Church. This book deals with the question: How can the Catholic Church in India accept the council's challenge for renewal and become truly Indian in its being and essence? Undertaking a systematic examination of the post-conciliar ecclesiological development in the Indian Catholic Church, in its existential multi-religious and multi-cultural context, the author attempts to develop an ecclesiological reflection for the Indian context.

Author : Ronnie Lessem
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351857000

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Community Activation for Integral Development by Ronnie Lessem Pdf

As mass global and social media communications spread across the globe, we are seeing a need for a change in the way we approach issues of political and economic development. The effects of these growing communications are that, on the one hand, we see the significance of place rising, while on the other, marginalized people clamour to be heard and identities become increasingly threatened. We are quickly realizing that a ‘one-size fits all’ approach is not going to work. Despite more than half a century of attempts to address issues of development, we have seen fairly bleak results. In fact, the rising of economic stars, such as Japan and the Pacific Tigers hitherto, and China and India of late, have little to do with such programs of development or cultural studies, notwithstanding their accomplishment. Typically, such successes have developed top-down, with theories born and bred in the ‘West’ affecting,or maligning, practices in the ‘rest’. The approach taken in this book looks at these developments by turning them on their head: instead, starting bottom-up with an emphasis on what the author terms ‘community activation’. With a selection of case studies, this volume looks at where community activation can be found and explores how it could evolve and be of use in developing societies at large. In the process, he addresses such topics as how to embed development in a particular society, how to generate social and economic solidarity, and how to generate wealth from pre-industrial and post-industrial networks. This book provides a guide for readers on how to build community within their organization-and-society from the ground up.

Author : Egon Spiegel,George Mutalemwa,Cheng Liu,Lester R. Kurtz
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 791 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030924744

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Peace Studies for Sustainable Development in Africa by Egon Spiegel,George Mutalemwa,Cheng Liu,Lester R. Kurtz Pdf

This book presents a snapshot of a major challenge, and shares subjective views on various areas of conflict in Africa and the diverse – theoretical and practical – efforts to achieve peace. Following an essential review of several real-world conflict contexts on the African continent and attempts to come to terms with them critically as a first step, the book explores the lessons learned to date with regard to peace studies in Africa.

Author : Basheer A. Oshodi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317181842

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An Integral Approach to Development Economics by Basheer A. Oshodi Pdf

Developing economies such as those in sub-Saharan Africa are searching for realistic economic policy prescriptions. Despite economic growth in countries like Nigeria, poverty and unemployment blight the lives of many, in the midst of plenty. Simultaneously, much neo-classical economic thought is being questioned against the backdrop of global economic meltdown, giving rise to inquiry about more integral approaches to sustainable development. In An Integral Approach to Development Economics, Basheer Oshodi examines modernization theories, dependency theories, world system theories and emerging 21st century economic theories and links a neo-modern mix of economic thought with the practicalities of finance in parts of the World where poverty is rife. In a specifically African setting, over half of the population are Muslims, Oshodi considers Islamic finance in the context of the triple heritage of indigenous culture, Westernized Christianity, and Islam. He argues that the principles of Islamic banking and finance can be integrated with other elements of that heritage, focusing on meeting the challenges of poverty and unemployment. Islamic finance is not just a religiously-oriented, Sharia-compliant, alternative financial model. It can contribute to overall socio-economic transformation and a wider, people-centred approach to economic development. International organizations, financial institutions, reserve banks, policy makers, donor agencies and students will find resonance in this valuable addition to Gower’s Transformation and Innovation Series.

Author : Emmanuel Njoku
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783643913418

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Youth Development in Nigeria by Emmanuel Njoku Pdf

Youth development is as a core aspect of human and national progress in Nigeria. The study suggests the development of young people as the means of poverty reduction. It indicates that amidst cultural, ethnic, and religious diversities, and in the light of threats to human life and property, the development of the youth is the way to promoting peace and unity, justice, and security. The book argues on a two-fold contribution: While the Nigerian Church is to intensify efforts in the active participation of lay Christians in politics, the State is to tackle critical areas to ensure a decent standard of living for all.

Author : Edwin Ikechukwu Ozioko
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783643911018

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Compassion - A Pastoral Paradigm for Integral Salvation and the Growth of the Church by Edwin Ikechukwu Ozioko Pdf

Author : S. G. A. Onibere,Michael P. Adogbo
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789788422242

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Selected Themes in The Study of Religions in Nigeria by S. G. A. Onibere,Michael P. Adogbo Pdf

The contributions fall broadly under Biblical Studies, Church History, Islamic Studies and African Traditional Religions. --Book Jacket.

Author : Ronnie Lessem
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351728003

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Innovation Driven Institutional Research by Ronnie Lessem Pdf

This is the third volume in the CARE-ing for Integral Development series. It continues to build on the previous two works, Community Activation and Awakening Integral Consciousness, as well as preceding the fourth and final book, Embodying Integral Development. This book serves as a follow-up to the author's approach to integral research and development, economics and enterprise, contained within the Innovation and Transformation series, and as a focus for how put all of this "CARE-fully" to work. This third volume, in the CARE quartet is perhaps the most crucial one, building on the organizational systems (see Awakening Integral Consciousness) that came before and turning from trans-cultural and transformational to trans-disciplinary, from integral reality and integral rhythm to integral realms, with a view ultimately to transpersonal, integral rounds. The author turns his attention to research and innovation, and then focuses in on enterprise and economics, management and leadership. As such, he introduces his Inter-Institutional Genealogy in place of an "integral", yet still inhibiting, university. In the process this book paves the way for a new kind of institutionalized, innovation driven social research, which, while rooted in a particular place, speaks to the world as a whole. Moreover, such a research-and-innovation institution has a fundamental role to play in the evolution of a specific community, building on what has come CARE-wise before.

Author : Michael Ufok Udoekpo
Publisher : Resource Publications (CA)
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725256125

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The Limits of a Divided Nation with Perspectives from the Bible by Michael Ufok Udoekpo Pdf

Michael Udoekpo's work brilliantly and pastorally discusses the issues of conflict, friction, and disunity in the world--and in Nigeria in particular--from biblical, historical, and sociocultural perspectives. These issues, he stresses, are endemic in various fabrics of the Nigerian society, traceable to the family as the foundation of any given society. They are also found in religious, political, and media groups. Contributing factors, Udoekpo argues, are materialism, infidelity, relativism, and fundamentalism. Others are ethnocentrism, anthropocentricism, ignorance, bribery, and corruption with other forms of injustices. Drawing from the Bible, Udoekpo proposes prayer, proper education, truth-telling, restoration of family values, interreligious and cultural dialogue, ecumenism, enforcement of rule of law, faith, and absolute trust in God as antidotes to conflict, violence, friction, and disunity in our contemporary society.

Author : Kealeboga Aiseng,Israel A. Fadipe,Phillip Mpofu
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781666955675

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Political Economy of Contemporary African Popular Culture by Kealeboga Aiseng,Israel A. Fadipe,Phillip Mpofu Pdf

Drawing on examples from across the continent, this volume examines socially significant aspects of contemporary African popular culture—including music cultures, fandoms, and community, mass, and digital media—to demonstrate how neoliberal politics and market forces shape the cultural landscape and vice versa. Contributors investigate the role that the media, politicians, and corporate interests play in shaping that landscape, highlight the crucial role of the African people in the production and circulation of popular culture more broadly, and, furthermore, demonstrate how popular culture can be used as a tool to resist oppressive regimes and challenge power structures in the African context. Scholars of political communication, cultural studies, and African studies will find this book particularly useful.

Author : Joseph Ogbonnaya
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781625645371

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African Catholicism and Hermeneutics of Culture by Joseph Ogbonnaya Pdf

The study of Christianity in the non-Western world reveals a demographic shift in the center of Christianity from the Northern Hemisphere to the South. But the contradictory aspect of the massive African conversion to Christian faith is the grinding poverty level in Africa. This condition raises important theological and ecclesiological questions that demand urgent answers. Therefore, the research objectives of this book are to examine African Catholicism's involvement in human promotion and to seek a new way of theologizing Christianity that moves sub-Saharan African peoples to action against the massive injustices that keep them poor. Drawing on Africae Munus, the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of the Second African Synod (2011), and Bernard Lonergan's notion of culture, African Catholicism and Hermeneutics of Culture argues that to truly be "the spiritual 'lung' of humanity," African Catholicism must appropriate the Christian message to transform African attitudes and personhood and so foster a self-reliant commitment to integral African development.