Service Provision, Citizenship, and Governance: Exploring the Role of Islam in Mali

• In Event: New Directions in the Study of Religion and Politics in Africa

Brief Overview

This paper explores the role of Muslim actors in providing services to populations in Mali. It asks how diverse forms of religious service provision affect citizens' relationship with the state.

Authors

• Alex Thurston, African Studies Program

• Jaimie Bleck, University of Notre Dame