Nigerian Journal Sustainability Research

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Advancing Sustainable Solutions

Decolonizing the Lasting Impact of Colonization on Africa's Economic and Political Terrain through the Integration of Indigenous African Knowledge

Submitted
April 29, 2024
Published
2024-05-02

Abstract

This study investigates the enduring impact of colonialism on Africa's development challenges, focusing on economic and political spheres. Three research questions directed the study. The research employs a qualitative case study approach to explore the historical, cultural, and economic factors shaping economic narratives in specific African countries. This approach acknowledges the unique circumstances of each region and their specific encounters with colonialism. The study concludes that Africa's current economic and political struggles stem from the historical roots of colonization. It emphasizes the need to decolonize economic narratives and political structures to achieve sustainable development. This involves rectifying historical injustices, recovering and valuing indigenous knowledge, respecting cultural diversity and empowering communities to determine their own economic and political trajectories.

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