Indigenous African knowledge systems and innovation in higher education in South Africa
Summary. South African higher education must integrate indigenous African knowledge systems and innovations into curricula to achieve genuine development. The paper argues that innovation extends beyond formal university and industrial research settings. Incorporating indigenized African knowledge alongside conventional innovation frameworks strengthens the nation's ability to convert knowledge into wealth and social benefit.
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Higgs, P., Higgs, L., & Venter, E.. (2004). Indigenous African knowledge systems and innovation in higher education in South Africa. South African Journal of Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.4314/sajhe.v17i2.25296
Higgs, Philip, et al. “Indigenous African knowledge systems and innovation in higher education in South Africa.” South African Journal of Higher Education, 2004. https://doi.org/10.4314/sajhe.v17i2.25296.
Higgs, Philip, LG Higgs, and Elza Venter. 2004. “Indigenous African knowledge systems and innovation in higher education in South Africa.” South African Journal of Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.4314/sajhe.v17i2.25296.
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journal = {South African Journal of Higher Education},
year = {2004},
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Details
- DOI
- 10.4314/sajhe.v17i2.25296
- Countries
- South Africa
- Regions
- Africa
- Categories
- indigenous-innovation, education, regional-innovation-systems
- Added
- 2026-04-28