FAITH AND FOREIGN AID: HOW THE WORLD BANK GOT RELIGION, AND WHY IT MATTERS.

Although prejudice against religious relief organizations persists among American and European elites, there is a growing acknowledgement of the effective role of faith-based organization in development. Culture, religion, and spirituality have become a part of the discourse in international development policy. Consequently, Christians have increased opportunities to develop authentic and holistic responses to poverty around the world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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