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Harnessing Indigenous knowledge for sustainable development in a developing context _ A naturalistic inquiry in Zimbabwe
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This study investigates the extent to which Indigenous Knowledge (IK) can be captured, processed, curated, managed, and disseminated through Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-enabled Knowledge Management (KM) practices in Zimbabwe. Guided by Nonaka’s SECI Knowledge Management model, the research employed a qualitative design comprising a literature review and 21 in-depth interviews. While prior studies explored ICT use in local communities, they largely overlooked KM strategies for Indigenous Knowledge Management (IKM), a gap this study addresses. Findings indicate that ICTs can effectively support the collection, preservation, curation, and intergenerational dissemination of IK when applied within ethically governed, community-driven frameworks grounded in vernacularisation. The study further demonstrates that ICT-enabled IKM systems can ensure the long-term conservation and continuity of Indigenous knowledge. Methodologically, the research contributes by integrating naturalistic inquiry and thematic analysis to examine IK systems within their sociocultural contexts.
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Indigenous Knowledge
naturalistic enquiry
vernacularisation
case study
knowledge management
Zimbabwe
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