endogenous knowledge
Endogenous Knowledge in Practice: Evidence from Kabakoo's Work
Across events, mentorship data, and public storytelling, Kabakoo's work surfaces recurring signals about endogenous knowledge, cultural practice, and self-confidence in innovation settings.
Cultural Activities and Self-Confidence
When Bamako.ai participants were asked which part of the event had the most impact on their self-confidence, cultural and artistic activities ranked first, while the hackathon ranked last.
A pre- and post-survey among Bamako.ai participants found a decrease in belief in capacity to realize innovative projects and in use of cultural knowledge to innovate, alongside an increase in motivation to combine high-tech and local knowledge and in self-trust to innovate.
A Season 2 Event Built Around Decolonizing Innovation
From May 29th to June 2nd, Kabakoo transformed the Centre International de Conférence de Bamako (CICB) for the Bamako.ai Season 2 event under the theme 'Décoloniser pour Innover,' showcasing the Highdigenous model to almost 4000 on-site visitors.
Language Patterns in Questions to the AI Mentor
Questions about entrepreneurship, endogenous knowledges, and local culture directed to the AI Mentor ran twice as often in Bamanankan as in French, at 10.5% against 5%.
Reach for a Story About an Artisan's Knowledge
A written Facebook post about master weaver Samaou Touré from Gao, shared by Kabakoo, gathered organically more than 765,000 impressions and 7,900 interactions with no video or effects used.
Architecture Grounded in Indigenous Knowledge
A masterclass on architectural luxury in Africa was given by Menzi Ndlovu, a Johannesburg-based architect whose design philosophy emphasizes harmony with the natural environment and who believes in sustainable architecture incorporating African indigenous knowledge.
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