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The African Centre For Career Enhancement & Skill Support (ACCESS) is pleased to Announce A Call To Applicants For Five Doctoral Scholarships

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From the curriculum workshop organized by the Research Working Group of the Africa Indigenous Knowledge Research Network

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AIKRN Quarterly Webinar – Empowering Youth Through Indigenous Knowledge & Entrepreneurship

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AIKRN

How To Enhance Agency And Entrepreneurial Skillset Among The Batwa Of Uganda

Upcoming Webinars

AIKRN Quarterly Webinar – December 2025 Indigenous Health and Wellbeing: Opportunities for Jobs and Entrepreneurship for African Youth.

This webinar explores how Indigenous Health Knowledge can serve as a catalyst for youth innovation and entrepreneurship across the African continent. Participants will discover the real-world applications of traditional healing and wellness practices and how these can be integrated into modern systems to promote well-being, job creation, and sustainable community development.

Through this discussion, AIKRN seeks to highlight the role of indigenous health systems not only as a cultural heritage but also as a viable economic and social resource. The session will bring together scholars, practitioners, and young innovators who are using indigenous approaches to create new models for healthcare, livelihood, and enterprise development. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their experiences, gain insights from experts, and participate in a collective dialogue focused on shaping a healthier, more resilient Africa.

The webinar is open to educators, students, entrepreneurs, health practitioners, and anyone interested in the intersection between indigenous knowledge and sustainable development.

📅 Date: December 6, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST)
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (GMT)
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EAT)

🔗 Register Here: Click to Register

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

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New book release: African EU Relation And The African Continental Free Trade Area

Dr. Zainab Monisola Olaitan

Indigenous knowledge-based entrepreneurship and the informal Economy in Africa: Rethinking the Grammar of economic policy  

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The African Continental Free Trade Area Can Transform The Economy Of Africa

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Literature Review On IndIgenous Entrepreneurship In Africa

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

AIKRN

How To Enhance Agency And Entrepreneurial Skillset Among The Batwa Of Uganda

Dr. Zainab Monisola Olaitan

Indigenous knowledge-based entrepreneurship and the informal Economy in Africa: Rethinking the Grammar of economic policy  

Paper Presentation: Indigenous Knowledge, COVID 19 and sustainable livelihoods in Africa

Paper presentation: Indigenous Knowledge, COVID 19 and sustainable livelihoods in Africa

AIRKN Blog Series 2

Networking priorities for African indigenous knowledge

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