The Role of Diaspora in Disseminating Indigenous Knowledge Entrepreneurship

Henrietta Onwuegbuzie
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Henrietta Onwuegbuzie: Lead Faculty, Entrepreneurship, Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria

Journal of International Business Research and Marketing, 2017, vol. 2, issue 4, 20-24

Abstract: Indigenous Knowledge has proven to be very useful in solving many problems faced in modern society; yet, this body of knowledge is under-recognised, and consequently fast-disappearing. This paper presents an objective review of indigenous knowledge amidst the practices of modern society. It begins by providing a detailed exegesis of the concept of indigenous knowledge. It further builds on this base in making comparisons between the qualities and features of indigenous solutions, and those from modern-day technology. With quick examples, these comparisons show the relative advantages of each one, with special attention to many dimensions in which indigenous solutions excel modern solutions. The underlying principles that make indigenous knowledge so valuable are also discussed with a view to eliciting best practices for immediate use (especially by practitioners, policy makers, and development workers) in the modern society. Finally, in order to spread the benefits and increase the imprints of indigenous knowledge, propositions are made on the roles of diaspora communities in preserving and propagating indigenous solutions, especially the ones native to them.

Keywords: Indigenous knowledge; Diaspora communities; Indigenous solutions; Rural policy; Culture; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.18775/jibrm.1849-8558.2015.24.3003

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