This book contains papers presented at a conference on possibilities for partnerships between the World Bank and Christian leaders in Africa and includes an introduction by Callisto Madavo, Vice President, Africa Region, World Bank. The book covers contributions on the following topics:

The World Bank in Africa by Robert Calderisi, World Bank Country Director for Central Africa

Gender and Poverty in Africa by Shimwaayi Muntemba and C. Mark Blackden, World Bank

Voices of the Poor by Deepa Narayan, World Bank

Poverty in Africa by John Shao, Vice Chancellor of Tumaini University, Tanzania

Serving the Poor in Kenya by Harold E Wackman, World Bank Country Director for Kenya

Africa's Enigma by Tokunboh Adeyemo

The Role of Religion in Development by Molefe Tsele, CEO, ESSET, South Africa

The Role of Government and Private Initiative by Yeboa Amoa, Managing Director,Ghana Stock Exchange

Corruption in Africa by Christopher Kolade, Chair, Cadbury Nigeria and Chair, President's Commission on Corruption in Nigeria

Combating Poverty through Combating HIV/AIDS by Peter Okaalet, Regional Director of MAP International

Conflict Prevention and Post-Conflict Reconstruction by Bernard Ntahoturi, Bishop of Matana Burundi and Former Chief to the President of Burundi

Women's Issues, Health, and Education by Agnes Abuom, Africa President of World Council of Churches

Creating a Climate for Investment by Gordon Johnston, President, Johnston Associates

Micro-Enterprise Development by Makonen Getu, Deputy Regional Director of African Region, Opportunity International

The World Bank and the Churches Canon by Vinay Samuel, Executive Director, OCMS