Community sites of knowledge: knowledge creation and application for sustainable peace in Africa

bibliographic database
Line

Periodical article

Title:	Community sites of knowledge: knowledge creation and application for sustainable peace in Africa
Author:	Velthuizen, Andreas
Year:	2012
Periodical:	African Sociological Review (ISSN 1027-4332)
Volume:	16
Issue:	2
Pages:	2-21
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Uganda
Subjects:	indigenous knowledge Teso conflict resolution
External link:	https://www.ajol.info/index.php/asr/article/view/87558
Abstract:	This article examines the relationship between knowledge creation and sustainable peace in Africa. Its aim is to identify specific principles of knowledge creation and sustainable peace that can serve as propositions for further research. The article is based on a review of the literature, interpretative interaction and participation in focus-groups during field research in Mbale, Eastern Uganda. In particular, the article examines the 'Community Sites of Knowledge' (CSoK) implemented among the Iteso of P'Ikwe and Iwodukan. These cases illustrate the fusion of indigenous, endogenous and modern or exogenous knowledge. This convergence facilitates the complementarity of endogenous and modern institutions and the inclusive participation of the community as a building block for sustainable peace, transformation and progress. The article offers recommendations concerning the application of endogenous knowledge for sustainable peace. Bibliogr., ref., sum. [Journal abstract, edited]