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From the curriculum workshop organized by the Research Working Group of the Africa Indigenous Knowledge Research Network
Events
Maiden International Conference Indigenous Knowledge Research Network Imperial Beach Nabd Resort Hotel Entebbe, Uganda
Highlights of the The Maiden Annual International Conference
The inaugural international conference, organized by the Africa Indigenous Knowledge Research Network (AIKRN) in partnership with Carleton University and Kyambogo University, focused on the theme:
“Unlocking Sustainable Solutions for Employment and Entrepreneurship: Empowering African Youth Through Indigenous Knowledge.”
Held at the Imperial Beach and Resort Hotel, the event aimed to spotlight Indigenous African knowledge as a solution to unemployment, poverty, climate change, and other socio-economic challenges.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
Keynote speeches and panel discussions on using Indigenous knowledge for development.
Policy roundtables and partner meetings to push collaboration and policy integration.
Exhibitions showcasing Indigenous-based innovations.
Outcomes include academic publications, policy briefs, and podcasts for wider impact.
This landmark event emphasized the relevance of traditional African knowledge in building sustainable, youth-centered development strategies across the continent.
Policy Briefs
Indigenous knowledge-based entrepreneurship and the informal Economy in Africa: Rethinking the Grammar of economic policy
Publications
Indigenous Knowledge Institutions in Africa
Manual for Community-led Participatory Action Research
How to Enhance Agency and Entrepreneurial Skillsets among the Batwa of Uganda
The Relevance of African Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Development in Africa
Blogs
Indigenous knowledge-based entrepreneurship and the informal Economy in Africa: Rethinking the Grammar of economic policy
