Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Indigenous Knowledge Systems and AI Development in West Africa: A Liberian Case Study

Sofea Sogbanewa, Department of Data Science, Cuttington University Lamara Gwamba, Cuttington University Kofi Bockarie, Stella Maris Polytechnic University Tayi Kpodojo, Cuttington University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18799663
Published: January 14, 2004

Abstract

Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in West Africa represent a rich repository of traditional wisdom and practices that can complement modern technological advancements. The research employs a qualitative comparative analysis method, examining existing AI projects in Liberia and their integration with local IKS. A preliminary analysis indicates that approximately 40% of proposed AI applications have successfully incorporated elements from traditional IKS, leading to better acceptance among the Liberian population. The study concludes that integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems into AI development can enhance project success and societal impact in West Africa. Liberian policymakers should prioritise funding for projects that integrate local IKS with AI technology, thereby fostering innovation and sustainability. Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Artificial Intelligence, West Africa, Liberian context, Computer Science Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}\sum_i\ell(y_i,f_\theta(x_i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert_2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.

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Sofea Sogbanewa, Lamara Gwamba, Kofi Bockarie, Tayi Kpodojo (2004). Indigenous Knowledge Systems and AI Development in West Africa: A Liberian Case Study. African Legislative Studies (Political Science focus), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18799663

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West AfricanGeographic Information SystemsParticipatory ModellingCultural HeritageEthnobotanyMachine LearningAnthropology

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