The dynamics of African indigenous knowledge systems : a sustainable alternative for livelihoods in southern Africa / Christopher Ndlovu and Edward Shizha (editors)

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Introduction: The dynamics of indigenous knowledges and sustainable livelihoods in Africa / Edward Shizha and Christopher Ndlovu -- Mainstreaming and investing in indigenous knowledge epistemologies for sustainable livelihoods / Edward Shizha -- Buttressing sustainable security systems through African indigenous epistemologies / Shepherd Ndondo and Christopher Ndlovu -- Harnessing indigenous conflict resolution processes in building sustainable communities / Mandlenkosi Ndlovu -- Participation of diasporas in building sustainable communities in Zimbabwe: Implementation of Ubuntu philosophy / Roland Moyo, Christopher Ndlovu and Edward Shizha -- The role of indigenous knowledge systems in sustainable adaptation to climate change / Tinashe Pikirai -- Understanding climate change adaptation for increased productivity and sustainability in Southern African communities: A review / Keith Phiri -- Implementing indigenous knowledge systems for sustainable learning in African primary schools / Emily Mangwaya and Ezron Mangwaya -- Integration of indigenous mathematical knowledge into the mathematics education for sustainable learning / Nhlanhla Mkwelie, Ntandoyenkosi Satamwe and Edward Shizha -- Embedding sustainability and Ubuntu philosophy in the learning of learners with disruptive behaviours / Mlungisi Moyo -- Language of instruction imbroglio in the post-colonial school curriculum (Zimbabwe Curriculum Framework, 2015-2020): The obstacle to sustainable learning / Otildah S. Ndlovu and Nathan Moyo -- Indigenous knowledge in the agricultural curriculum for sustainable development in Zimbabwe / Christopher Ndlovu and Mgcini Moyo.

"This book discusses the pivotal role and importance of African indigenous knowledge systems (AIKS) in promoting, enhancing and sustaining livelihoods in Africa. The argument of the book is that AIKS are of prime importance in the betterment of sustainable livelihoods of people particularly in the rural communities in Africa. The book analyzes the use of AIKS with the objective of making it more acceptable and applicable to the mainstream educational and developmental agendas and programs in Africa. A significant contribution of this book is the promotion of AIKS to increase their visibility in the mainstream knowledge spaces and sustainable use to improve the quality of life and the betterment of livelihoods in Africa, especially in the communal areas where Eurocentric scientific practices are cost prohibitive. This book is geared towards developmental professionals, academic scholars, students, policy makers, researchers and the public who are interested in the field of AIKS and sustainable development in rural communities. The book is based on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches that incorporate the fields of agriculture, cultural and indigenous studies, development studies, education, geography, political science and sociology. Its multidisciplinary approach is of significance to readers as it encompasses perspectives on the multidimensionality and complexities of indigenous knowledges and sustainable community livelihoods and development"-- Provided by publisher.

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