What does this research mean for the field?

75% of community members in Ghanaian West Africa support the use of digital platforms for cultural documentation and preservation of cultural heritage. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore how digital tools can preserve cultural heritage while involving local communities in Ghanaian West Africa.

March 17, 2026Open Access

Cultural Heritage Digitization and Preservation in Ghanaian West Africa: A Sociotechnical Approach in the Digital Age

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The aim is to explore how digital tools can preserve cultural heritage while involving local communities in Ghanaian West Africa.
Employ ethnographic methods and participatory action research
Collaborate with local communities for insights
Survey 120 community members on their support for digital platforms
75% of surveyed community members support digital platforms for cultural documentation
Digital tools are effective for preserving cultural heritage
Community-led initiatives enhance engagement in digital preservation strategies

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Implication

Ethnographic methods promote community support for digital preservation of cultural heritage in Ghana, suggesting inclusive educational strategies.

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Cook et al. (2014) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b8f12fdeb47d591b8c60ec https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19039394

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Ethnographic methods promote community support for digital preservation of cultural heritage in Ghana, suggesting inclusive educational strategies.

Cultural Heritage Digitization and Preservation in Ghanaian West Africa: A Sociotechnical Approach in the Digital Age

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Cultural Heritage Digitization and Preservation in Ghanaian West Africa: A Sociotechnical Approach in the Digital Age

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