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Missionalia

On-line version ISSN 2312-878X
Print version ISSN 0256-9507

Abstract

KLAASEN, John. The role of personhood in development: An African perspective on development in South Africa. Missionalia (Online) [online]. 2017, vol.45, n.1, pp.29-44. ISSN 2312-878X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.7834/45-1-154.

The question that this article addresses is the role of personhood in development in post-Apartheid South Africa. Modernisation and Dependency theories have not been successful in the development of South Africa over the past two decades. The gap between rich and poor has widened and South Africa was on the verge of being declared junk status. An approach that considers personhood from an African perspective can lead to more effective development. Effective development that is less dependent and exploitative can emerge from theological markers such as the Trinitarian God, relationship with the other and vulnerability.

Keywords : African approach; Personal responsibility; Development; Modernisation theory; Community; Tutu.

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