Transition to the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation Framework and Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Chidi Oguamanam · 2022 · African Journal of Legal Studies

Summary. Africa's science, technology, and innovation policies fail to adequately integrate indigenous and traditional knowledge systems into fourth industrial revolution strategies. The paper argues that African nations must develop deliberate, indigenous knowledge-sensitive STI frameworks to leverage local knowledge systems and ensure equitable participation in the bioeconomy and broader 4IR innovation ecosystem.

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Oguamanam, C.. (2022). Transition to the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation Framework and Indigenous Knowledge Systems. African Journal of Legal Studies. https://doi.org/10.1163/17087384-bja10058

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DOI: 10.1163/17087384-bja10058
Countries: Canada
Regions: North America
Categories: indigenous-innovation, policy, regional-innovation-systems
Added: 2026-04-28