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March 14, 2026Open Access

African Universities' Role in Knowledge Production and Dissemination: An Ethnographic Study from South Africa

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SMSifiso Makhene

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Overview

Ethnographic study reveals the role of universities in shaping discourse on indigenous knowledge in South Africa, suggesting enhanced collaborations.

Key Points

  • To investigate the role of African universities in knowledge production and dissemination, focusing on indigenous knowledge systems.
  • Ethnographic approach utilizing participant observation
  • Semi-structured interviews
  • Document analysis within selected South African universities
  • Thematic framework guiding data collection
  • Over 70% of academic publications focus on indigenous knowledge areas
  • Research centers established dedicated to indigenous knowledge systems
  • Public lectures and workshops foster community engagement and cultural heritage dialogue

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Sifiso Makhene (2013) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fbd5b39f7826a300c542https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18987993
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