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Sustainability of Africa through technological innovations and indigenous knowledge systems: a discussion of key factors and way forward

Johnnie Wycliffe Frank Muwanga-Zake, Martha Kibukamusoke · 2024 · African Journal of Social Work

Summary. African sustainable development requires integrating indigenous knowledge systems and philosophical frameworks like Ubuntu with contemporary technological innovation, rather than adopting purely Western-imposed models. The authors argue that higher education institutions must bridge indigenous knowledge practices with global development approaches, shifting away from narratives that position Africa as deficient and toward locally grounded solutions that add value to African resources while preserving the environment.

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Muwanga-Zake, J. W. F., & Kibukamusoke, M.. (2024). Sustainability of Africa through technological innovations and indigenous knowledge systems: a discussion of key factors and way forward. African Journal of Social Work. https://doi.org/10.4314/ajsw.v14i2.2

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DOI
10.4314/ajsw.v14i2.2
Countries
South Africa
Regions
Africa
Categories
indigenous-innovation, climate-and-environment, education
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2026-04-28