Contributions of Africa's Indigenous Knowledge to the Wave of Digital Technology: Decolonial Perspectives
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Contributions of Africa’s Indigenous Knowledge to the Wave of Digital Technology: Decolonial Perspectives

Contributions of Africa’s Indigenous Knowledge to the Wave of Digital Technology: Decolonial Perspectives


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Africa's contributions to global technological advancements are often overlooked, with many scholars claiming that the continent has yet to contribute significantly to digital technology. This misconception stems from a need for more understanding and recognition of Africa's indigenous knowledge and its role in shaping the modern world. The education curriculum inherited from colonialism must differentiate Africa's values and culture from Western ideals, leading to a devaluation of Africa's mineral wealth in technological advancements. Additionally, the impact of historical events such as the Atlantic slave trade and colonialism on Africa's indigenous knowledge remains largely unexplored, further contributing to the misunderstanding of Africa's technological contributions. Contributions of Africa's Indigenous Knowledge to the Wave of Digital Technology: Decolonial Perspectives offers a comprehensive exploration of Africa's indigenous knowledge and its crucial role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). By taking a decolonial perspective and examining the literature on African Studies, the book aims to shed light on Africa's significant contributions to digital technology. Through a qualitative research design and an exploratory approach, the book will collect and analyze data from secondary sources to showcase Africa's rich technological advancements and history of innovations. This book is ideal for scholars of African, technological, and decolonial, historical, and humanities studies. It serves as a valuable resource for universities across Africa and beyond, helping to bridge the gap in understanding of Africa's role in technological advancements. By recognizing and highlighting this diverse continent's contributions to the 4IR, this book begins to decolonize modern digital technology and promote a more inclusive narrative of technological advancement.

About the Author :
Eric Blanco Niyitunga is a lecturer at the University of Johannesburg. He obtained his Doctorate from the University of Johannesburg in Political Studies, the title of his PhD research is “Exploring the Challenges of the African Union in Peace Processes: Cases of Burundi, Libya and Zimbabwe”. His Masters research focused on testing the viability of the new preventive diplomacy in preventing African conflicts. Dr Niyitunga is a member of Initiatives of Change, including the Eastern Africa Youth Conference; the African Leadership Centre; the African Peacebuilding Network-Hub; and the American Political Science Association (APSA). Dr Niyitunga has played an active role in internationalization initiatives of the College of Business and Economics (CBE). Dr Niyitunga has presented papers at a number of local and international conferences and events. In April 2018, Dr Niyitunga facilitated the signing of the MOU between the University of Johannesburg (School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy) and Daystar University. He continues to be actively involved in building collaborative networks with universities on the African continent. He acted as a non-assessing chair for Master’s and doctoral students on a number of occasions at the University of Johannesburg. Dr Niyitunga attended a United Nations Humanitarian Peace Ambassador in 2018. His specialised research interests are in: Issues and cases in African politics and governance, politics of service delivery, law in International society, international mediation, theory and practice of diplomacy, Africa’s international relations, foreign policy analysis, peace and security, politics of international development, and African studies.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781668478554
  • Publisher: IGI Global
  • Publisher Imprint: Information Science Reference
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 361
  • Width: 178 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1668478552
  • Publisher Date: 09 Apr 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y


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