Wiki approaches to wicked problems: considering African traditions in innovative collaborative approaches

Dawn S. Booker

Development in Practice, 2014, vol. 24, issue 5-6, 672-685

Abstract: Wicked problems are complex problems that are seemingly impossible to solve. However, an analysis of selected traditional African philosophies provides insight into how certain traditions may be applied in a practical sense to address social and environmental problems. Further, many newer collaborative and ‘wiki’-based solutions provide a natural way for Africans and other global actors to participate in lessening the impact of global wicked problems. Ushahidi and the Geo-Wiki Project serve as examples of organisations that have provided a platform for this type of open development.

Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2014.934786

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