Libya's religious sector and peacebuilding efforts / Palwasha L. Kakar and Zahra Langhi.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Kākaṛ, Palwashah Līnā, author.

Langhi, Zahra, author.

Contributor:

United States Institute of Peace, issuing body.

Series:

Peaceworks ; no. 124.

Peaceworks ; no. 124

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Peace-building--Religious aspects.

Peace-building.

Peace-building--Libya.

Libya--Religion.

Libya.

Religious leaders--Libya.

Religious leaders.

Libya--Political aspects.

Religion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (45 pages) : color illustrations, one map.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : United States Institute of Peace, 2017.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

"Derived from two surveys conducted in Libya in 2014 and 2016, this report strives to heighten understanding of the country's religious sector and its impact on governance and society. The findings -- which are bolstered by the local knowledge of Libyan researchers -- map the major religious trends, institutions, and actors in the country to describe how Libyans perceive the contribution of the religious sector to building peace and fostering justice and democracy"--Publisher's web site.

Contents:

Introduction

Historical background

Surveying thought leaders

Major religious orientations

Religious institutions

Religious leaders

Conclusions and recommendations.

Notes:

"March 2017"--Page 1.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 42-45).

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (USIP, viewed March 22, 2017).

Other Format:

Print version: Kākaṛ, Palwashah Līnā. Libya's religious sector and peacebuilding efforts.

OCLC:

978276608