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Promoting Indigenous Knowledge in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Case Study of Mpumalanga Learners in Rural and Tow

This presentation examines the importance of promoting Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It explores the concept of IK, the knowledge economy, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and highlights a case study from Mpumalanga, South Africa. The presentation concludes with remarks on the significance of grassroots initiatives in preparing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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Promoting Indigenous Knowledge in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Case Study of Mpumalanga Learners in Rural and Tow

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  1. Promoting Indigenous Knowledge in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: a case study of Mpumalanga learners in rural and township schools. K . Aphane 9 May 15 December 2017

  2. Presentation outline • Introduction • Objectives of the presentation • Clarification of concepts • Relevant policy framework • Promoting IK to address inequality: Mpumalanga case study • Concluding remarks

  3. Introduction “ New dawn” Holistic effect of technology on our identity, values, human interactions, economic,social political, environmental and legal spaces. It calls for all people to develop a global view of how technology is reshaping the way we live, think and work. Big Question Where is the knowledge, who generates it and how is sustained in the new dawn?

  4. Objectives To establish a common ground between the characteristics of IK and Knowledge Economy. To highlight the relevance of promoting IK in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

  5. Clarification of Concepts Indigenous Knowledge (IK) Knowledge that is unique to a particular culture or society. It is embedded in community practices, institutions and rituals. Special features distinguishing IK from other knowledge systems

  6. Clarification of Concepts (cont.) Knowledge Economy (KE) The World Bank refers to KE as an economy where knowledge is the main engine of growth. It relies on intellectual capital.

  7. Clarification of Concepts (cont.) Fourth Industrial Revolution A new chapter in human development, enabled by extraordinary technology advances from the first, second, and third industrial Revolutions. It is the current and developing environment in which disruptive technologies such as Robotics, Virtual Reality (VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI) are changing the way we live and work. The Fourth Industrial Revolution advances are merging the physical, digital and biological worlds in ways that create both huge promise.

  8. Relevance: Legislative framework 2004 Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Policy. Aims to recognise, affirm, develop, promote and protect IK. Provides space for strengthened collaboration between all stakeholders; from traditional leadership; knowledge holders and communities. IKS Policy

  9. Promoting IK to address inequality: Mpumalanga case study An unfair situation in society where some people have more opportunities (access to health care facilities, clean and safe drinking water, better education and money)than others. MP

  10. Mpumalanga case study continues.) • IKS EXPOs is one of DST IKS promotion platform • The emphasis of the IKS EXPO 2017 is to create a cadre of emerging practitioners who will carry forward the IKS agenda. • DST ran an essay writing competition aimed at Grade 10 and 11 learners from the rural and township schools from all the regions Mpumalanga. • Collaboration with the Mpumalanga Department of Basic Education. • The prizes for the competition included • A full and partial scholarship to study for a Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Knowledge Systems at the University of Venda/ North West, • Laptop • Smartphones • The essays submitted by learners indicated a high-level comprehension of the IK concept by learners and its application to current social economic conditions. Moreover, the essays indicate that learner’s awareness about modern technologies not isolated from IKS.

  11. Concluding remarks • The IKS EXPO essay writing competition unearthed talent from disadvantaged communities. The prizes gave the learners hope to part of the Knowledge Economy. The parents of the learners who received scholarships are grateful to the DST. • Although the Mpumalanga competition was the beginning, the DST is planning to have IKS competitions in other provinces. • DST would like to urge the private sector and other governments departments to collaborate and invest on grassroots initiatives like these so that South Africa can be equipped to survive and thrive on the Fourth Industrial Revolution .

  12. ASANTE • Dankie • Enkosi • Ke a leboga • Thank you • Ta

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