Indigenous knowledge intelligence and African development

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This chapter examines some of the reasons why Indigenous Knowledge Intelligence (IKI)
has been marginalised, especially from an Afro-centric point of view and how Africa has
lagged behind economically although it is considered to be the cradle of civilization. This
chapter provides a broader definition of IKI and development. The chapter also incorporates
a case study of the Jewish people and the Talmud as their IKI. The chapter provides insights
on how IKI leads to development. The chapter notes that a people which assimilate foreign …
Abstract
This chapter examines some of the reasons why Indigenous Knowledge Intelligence (IKI) has been marginalised, especially from an Afro-centric point of view and how Africa has lagged behind economically although it is considered to be the cradle of civilization. This chapter provides a broader definition of IKI and development. The chapter also incorporates a case study of the Jewish people and the Talmud as their IKI. The chapter provides insights on how IKI leads to development. The chapter notes that a people which assimilate foreign cultures can no longer hope to continue an independent existence. It argues that African countries are unique and have unique IKI that has been marginalized and rendered useless due to colonialism and cultural imperialism. It is these intelligences that the author thinks need further scientific development to realize economic value. IKI must be the focal point of development.
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