RELIGIOUS MULTICULTURALISM: A CHALLENGE ON WEST AFRICAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

Abstract

The development of human resource potential which requires a maximum set of supporters. Not only
the economic and political stability but also support social elements. The continent of Africa in particular
West African region is an area that is composed of different cultures or different religions. Not only
Christian and muslim relations but today is precisely coupled with strife Wahhabism that trigger strife
with sunni and Shia and more. The challenges faced by tribes or Nations in the West African countries
is also related to diversity. This paper will discuss the African community in developing their potential
for the sake of development of the country. The method used is a research library with chaos theory as a
framework for analysis. The results showed that West African countries with a high potential of resources
but have a tenuous bond between culture and tribal practices are high it is difficult to develop existing
resources to the maximum.
Keyword: west africa, multiculturalism, human resources development, religious affairs.