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1. Religion, Religious Organisations and Development

   Scrutinising religious perceptions and organisations

   Edited by Carole Rakodi

   Series: Development in Practice Books

   This collection adds to a burgeoning literature concerned with the roles played by religions in development. The authors do not assume that religion and religious organisations can be ‘used’ to achieve development objectives, or that religiously inspired development work is more holistic,...

   To Be Published September 15th 2013 by Routledge
2. Urban Livelihoods

   A People-centred Approach to Reducing Poverty

   Edited by Carole Rakodi, Tony Lloyd-Jones

   One of the most promising approaches to poverty reduction in developing countries is to encourage sustainable livelihoods for the poor. This takes account of their opportunities and assets and the sources of their vulnerability. Based on recent and extensive research, this volume thoroughly...

   Published February 28th 2002 by Routledge