African Interpersonal Communication

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)

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Preserving Digitally Enduring Cultural Heritage in Tanzania's Resource-Constrained Settings

Nicholas Mbulakwire, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar es Salaam
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18874908
Published: May 3, 2008

Abstract

Tanzania's diverse cultural heritage is under threat due to rapid digitalization and resource constraints in many communities. A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative interviews with quantitative surveys of stakeholders. Findings suggest that community engagement and digital literacy programmes are essential for sustainable preservation efforts. Policies should prioritise capacity building among local communities to ensure long-term cultural heritage protection in resource-limited areas. Develop targeted training programmes, integrate digital tools into educational curricula, and foster public-private partnerships.

How to Cite

Nicholas Mbulakwire (2008). Preserving Digitally Enduring Cultural Heritage in Tanzania's Resource-Constrained Settings. African Interpersonal Communication, Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18874908

Keywords

TanzaniaDigital HeritageResource ConstraintsPreservation StrategiesCommunity EngagementEthnographyQuantitative Methods

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