Leveraging Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Community-Based Education and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Policy Insights from Edo State

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2025-11-14

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Airhuoyo, Faith

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Leveraging Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Community-Based Education and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Policy Insights from Edo State

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This article examines how Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) can strengthen community-based education and sustainable development in Nigeria, focusing on Edo State. Drawing on polycentric governance and participatory education frameworks, it argues for integrating local knowledge into policy and practice to promote inclusive, culturally grounded development.

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Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Community-Based Education, Sustainable Development, Inclusive Development, Education Policy, Participatory Goverance, Development Studies, Education, Edo State

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Airhuoyo, F. (2025). Leveraging Indigenous Knowledge Systems for Community-Based Education and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Policy Insights from Edo State. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17612054

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https://africarxiv.ubuntunet.net/handle/1/10581

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