Cochrane, Laura. Religious Networks and Small Businesses in Senegal. Economic Anthropology. Volume, 8. Issue, 1. Pages, 22-33. August 24, 2020.

Senegalese religious groups have a history of relying on their networks to navigate external challenges, including colonialism, drought, and economic hardships. In contemporary times, these religious networks often leverage small businesses for economic sustenance. Based on ethnographic research in central Senegal, this article contends that robust religious networks and the practice of Islamic principles of social welfare serve as both the method for achieving and the objective of economic stability. Economic prosperity becomes a means for business owners to provide for their families and bolster local economies, thereby facilitating the ability of individuals to lead a religious life within a supportive community.

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