JOURNAL ARTICLES &
BOOK CHAPTERS
Our Collection Of Journal Articles And Book Chapters
Our Journal Articles and Book Chapters collection brings together peer reviewed research and scholarly contributions from members of the Africa Indigenous Knowledge Research Network (AIKRN) and its collaborators. These publications explore Indigenous Knowledge Systems, community based research, policy, culture, governance, environmental sustainability, health, education, and other critical issues shaping Africa and beyond.
Featured Publications
Discover our latest books and scholarly volumes. Bringing together leading researchers and practitioners, this collection offers deep insights into Indigenous knowledge systems, entrepreneurship, governance, and development in Africa.
Each volume provides rigorous analysis, policy-relevant perspectives, and practical frameworks tailored for academics, community leaders, and decision-makers. Browse through our titles below to access critical literature shaping the future of African development and research.
Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development in Africa
The book examines entrepreneurship in Africa through the perspectives of Indigenous communities and their knowledge systems.
Its central argument is that the current understanding and implementation of entrepreneurship in Africa is heavily influenced by a Eurocentric framework, which the authors consider limiting.
The Elgar Companion to Democracy and Development in Africa
This comprehensive Elgar Companion examines the conceptual and empirical relationship between democracy and development, analysing different political regimes adopted by sub-Saharan African countries in the post-independence period. Leading experts survey their governance and development through both macro and micro lenses, drawing on specific case studies.
Advancing Knowledge Through Research
This collection serves as a trusted resource for researchers, students, policymakers, practitioners, and community leaders seeking evidence based insights and diverse perspectives. By making these scholarly works more accessible, AIKRN supports knowledge exchange, encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributes to advancing Indigenous knowledge as a vital foundation for sustainable development and social transformation.
Regional organisations and democratic (dis)consolidation in Africa
This article seeks to explain the causes and processes of varied outcomes of democratic reforms in West Africa and the roles of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in deepening democracy in the subregion.