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The introduction addresses developments in the discourse on religion and development, globally. It outlines the major debates and highlights the emerging consensus that religion remains important. The introduction also provides an overview of development in Zimbabwe and the controversies regarding politics, particularly under the former President, Robert Mugabe. The introduction highlights the importance of reflecting on religion and development in the contemporary period.
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Chitando, E. (2020). Introduction: The Zimbabwe Council of Churches and Development in Zimbabwe. In: Chitando, E. (eds) The Zimbabwe Council of Churches and Development in Zimbabwe. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41603-4_1
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