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Bridging Knowledge Cultures - Rebalancing Power in the Co-Construction of Knowledge

1 February 2024 Research and Analysis
Walter Lepore, Budd L. Hall and Rajesh Tandon (Eds.)

Learning with the Nduruma village water committee leadersThis book underscores the importance of acknowledging community knowledge as legitimate, fostering trust, and integrating oral transmission in academia. It serves as a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and policymakers seeking to cultivate meaningful and sustainable community-university collaborations, contributing to the ongoing efforts in the decolonization and democratization of knowledge.

The book presents ten compelling case studies which encompass community-university research partnerships across various geographical locations, tackling a wide range of societal issues and acknowledging the wealth of knowledge created by local communities.

You can access the book here.