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Abstract

Query

What is the evidence on faith based organisations鈥� (FBOs) role in conflict resolution? What is the evidence on FBOs and corruption?

Overview

This rapid report reviews the literature on faith-based development organisations (FBOs) and their role in conflict resolution and anti-corruption. In both areas the literature suggests that religious actors could play a decisive role, but that this has not been realised.

皇冠体育app evidence on FBOs and conflict resolution is moderately robust. Nearly all literature provides case study examples, or interviews with NGO workers, but there is almost no comparative work and no comprehensive literature reviews or systematic reviews. Section 2 provides an overview of FBO attributes which contribute to conflict resolution, then presents examples of the roles FBOs have played, which include: Early warning; Emergency relief and support; Observers; Information and data collecting; Advocacy; Education and teaching; Convening dialogues; Mediation; and Healing. 皇冠体育app report does not include examples of where FBOs have disrupted conflict resolution processes.

皇冠体育appre is no body of evidence specifically on FBOs and corruption. 皇冠体育appre is some work on religion, religious values and corruption, but not on how faith-based development organisations work on corruption issues. Section 3 first reviews FBOs鈥� work on anti-corruption, then looks at corruption within FBOs.

皇冠体育app report concludes with a list of selected FBOs which are mentioned often in the literature.

Citation

Browne, E. Faith-based organisations, conflict resolution and anti-corruption (GSDRC Helpdesk Research Report 1141). Governance and Social Development Resource Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK (2014) 11 pp.

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