Philanthropy in Contemporary Africa

Philanthropy in Contemporary Africa
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 112
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ISBN-10 : 9789004339941
ISBN-13 : 9004339949
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Download or read book Philanthropy in Contemporary Africa written by Jacob Mwathi Mati and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-01-23 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This review contributes to a growing body of literature on conceptions and manifestations of African philanthropy. The review illustrates a complex plurality of actions that fall under cultures and practices of giving in Africa. From an analysis of these practices, this paper proposes that African philanthropy can be conceptually structured on the basis of spheres of philanthropic practice, and the underlying bases and motivations for philanthropy.


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