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Empowering African Youth Through Indigenous Knowledge<\/h3>\n

Indigenous knowledge across Africa holds valuable insight into sustainable growth and development, yet has often been left out of mainstream discourse. In response, a groundbreaking partnership is underway to harness this wisdom and foster youth entrepreneurship in Indigenous communities.<\/p>\n

Led by Dr. Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba<\/a> from the Institute of African Studies, the African Indigenous Knowledge Research Network<\/a> (AIKRN) is facilitating collaborations between researchers, NGOs, Indigenous knowledge keepers, and Indigenous youth across nine African countries.<\/p>\n

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Building on its initial success, AIKRN is now embarking on its second phase focused on the co-creation of knowledge through direct engagement, reinforcing existing initiatives on sustainable livelihoods, identifying areas for youth employment, and strengthening the network\u2019s foundation through strategic activities.<\/p>\n

This work will be delivered in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation<\/a>, a registered Canadian charity that works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work.<\/p>\n

Community is at the heart of the research process. By prioritizing a decolonial approach, AIKRN aims to better understand a holistic, Indigenous African perspective of success aligned with Indigenous traditions and values.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Empowering African Youth Through Indigenous Knowledge Indigenous knowledge across Africa holds valuable insight into sustainable growth and development, yet has often been left out of mainstream discourse. In response, a groundbreaking partnership is underway to harness this wisdom and foster youth entrepreneurship in Indigenous communities. 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