Knowledge Frontiers 2025

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Knowledge Frontiers?

Informal learning and Intergenerational Cultural Transmission; Navigating Just Transitions in Fulani Normadic Communities of Ghana Amidst Sociio-Economic and Environmental Challenges.

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The research dopts an integrated socio-legal and cultural political economy framework to analyse intergenerational learning,migration, and cultural transmission among Fulbe (Fulani) communities in Ghana. The framework links micro-level lived experiences, community practices, and macro-level legal, policy, and structural factors shaping Fulbe livelihoods, education, and identity across borders.
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Project Objectives

1.To document the informal learning processes and Intergenerational cultural Transmission in Fulani communities.

2. To analyze historical migration patterns and their influence on cultural knowledge systems.

3. To explore interactions between formal education and traditional Fulani knowledge systems.

4. To assess the impact of external policies and Sociio-Economic factors on cultural transmission.

5. To propose inclusive policies that integrate traditional knowledge into sustainable development frameworks

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This research explores informal learning and inter-generational cultural transmission within nomadic Fulani communities in Ghana. Central to the study is the concept of just transitions, which ensures that sustainability efforts are inclusive of marginalized groups. For the Fulani, this means integrating their traditional ecological knowledge into modern environmental and economic policies. The research will examine how the Fulani, with their transnational migration patterns, preserve and adapt their knowledge amidst socio-economic and environmental challenges.

The study is globally significant as it addresses issues faced by mobile and marginalized communities worldwide. By focusing on informal learning, where knowledge is passed through everyday interactions, the study offers insights into equitable policies that support education, migration, and cultural-preservation. Using a mixed-methods approach, the team will document Fulani oral histories, observe daily life, and analyse evolving cultural practices. This approach ensures that Fulani voices guide the findings, informing policies that respect their unique needs.

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