The dynamics of African indigenous knowledge systems : a sustainable alternative for livelihoods in southern Africa /

"This book discusses the pivotal role and importance of African indigenous knowledge systems (AIKS) in promoting, enhancing and sustaining livelihoods in Africa. The argument of the book is that AIKS are of prime importance in the betterment of sustainable livelihoods of people particularly in...

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Other Authors: Ndlovu, Christopher, 1969- (Editor), Shizha, Edward (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Peter Lang, c2022
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: The dynamics of indigenous knowledges and sustainable livelihoods in Africa / Edward Shizha and Christopher Ndlovu
  • Mainstreaming and investing in indigenous knowledge epistemologies for sustainable livelihoods / Edward Shizha
  • Buttressing sustainable security systems through African indigenous epistemologies / Shepherd Ndondo and Christopher Ndlovu
  • Harnessing indigenous conflict resolution processes in building sustainable communities / Mandlenkosi Ndlovu
  • Participation of diasporas in building sustainable communities in Zimbabwe: Implementation of Ubuntu philosophy / Roland Moyo, Christopher Ndlovu and Edward Shizha
  • The role of indigenous knowledge systems in sustainable adaptation to climate change / Tinashe Pikirai
  • Understanding climate change adaptation for increased productivity and sustainability in Southern African communities: A review / Keith Phiri
  • Implementing indigenous knowledge systems for sustainable learning in African primary schools / Emily Mangwaya and Ezron Mangwaya
  • Integration of indigenous mathematical knowledge into the mathematics education for sustainable learning / Nhlanhla Mkwelie, Ntandoyenkosi Satamwe and Edward Shizha
  • Embedding sustainability and Ubuntu philosophy in the learning of learners with disruptive behaviours / Mlungisi Moyo
  • Language of instruction imbroglio in the post-colonial school curriculum (Zimbabwe Curriculum Framework, 2015-2020): The obstacle to sustainable learning / Otildah S. Ndlovu and Nathan Moyo
  • Indigenous knowledge in the agricultural curriculum for sustainable development in Zimbabwe / Christopher Ndlovu and Mgcini Moyo.