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African indigenous knowledge and research.

Frances E Owusu-Ansah¹, Gubela Mji²

¹Department of Behavioural Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana.

African Journal of Disability

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This study highlights the importance of integrating indigenous knowledge into African disability research. An Afrocentric, participatory approach is essential for empowering local communities and ensuring research relevance.

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Area of Science:

Social Sciences
African Studies
Disability Studies

Background:

Western research paradigms often marginalize African voices and indigenous knowledge.
There is a need to address the suppression of local knowledge in academic research within Africa.

Purpose of the Study:

To advocate for the inclusion of indigenous knowledge in research design and implementation in Africa.
To promote an Afrocentric paradigm and participatory research methods.

Main Methods:

The paper employs a critical review and theoretical argumentation.
It analyzes the limitations of Western-oriented research in the African context.

Main Results:

Integrating indigenous knowledge enhances the relevance and empowerment potential of African research.
An Afrocentric, participatory approach validates African perspectives.

Conclusions:

African research, especially in disability studies, must incorporate indigenous knowledge for meaningful and lasting impact.
Embracing local knowledge systems is crucial for decolonizing research methodologies.