Knowledge Production and Management in Africa

This contributed volume explores knowledge production and management across diverse African contexts, integrating indigenous perspectives with modern technological advancements. It addresses the intersection of cultural, socioeconomic, and technological factors, offering readers a thorough understanding of how these elements shape knowledge systems in Africa. Structured into five key sections—technology, pedagogy and curricula, business and ecology, culture and community, and human relationships—the book presents a cohesive framework guiding readers through various domains of knowledge production. Each chapter examines specific themes, from AI’s moral standing and mobile technologies in agriculture to digital transformation in education and the role of performing arts in cultural orientation. The chapters are authored by experts who provide empirical research, case studies, and theoretical analyses, ensuring a rich and diverse exploration of topics. By challenging conventional paradigms and advocating for context-specific approaches, the book highlights the resilience and innovation inherent in African knowledge practices. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the multifaceted nature of knowledge production in Africa. The book highlights culturally-responsive cognitive schemas, the impact of digital technologies on education and business, and the role of indigenous knowledge in sustainable development. Readers will walk away from the book understanding inclusive and effective knowledge management practices and an enhanced appreciation for the unique contributions of African knowledge systems to global discourses. Abdul Karim Bangura is Putative Dean and Senior Mentor of the CODESRIA College of Mentors Institute. He is Researcher-in-Residence of Abrahamic Connections and Islamic Peace at American University’s Center for Global Peace and Director of The African Institution, both in Washington DC. He has five PhDs: development economics, political science, linguistics, computer science, and mathematics. Bangura is the innovator of more than a dozen theories and research methodologies and the recipient of more than 50 prestigious scholarly and service awards. He is the current president of the African Studies and Research Forum and has served as President and, later, United Nations Ambassador of the Association of Third World Studies. Bangura is Special Envoy of the African Union Peace and Security Council.