Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems into AI Development in West Africa: A Methodological Framework

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author El-Khoudary, Ahmed
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contents <p>This study explores integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) into Artificial Intelligence (AI) development in West Africa, focusing on Egypt as a case study within the broader scope of Computer Science. A mixed-method approach combining qualitative interviews, quantitative surveys, and thematic analysis was employed. Data collection involved 50 indigenous knowledge holders and 200 community members in Egypt. Indigenous Knowledge Systems significantly influence AI development, particularly in agricultural practices with a proportion of 60% showing improved crop yields through IKS integration. The methodological framework successfully integrates IKS into AI systems, leading to tangible improvements in agriculture. This reduces reliance on conventional data sources and enhances local community engagement. Future research should focus on scaling up the model in diverse geographical contexts and exploring additional applications of IKS within AI development. 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.</p>
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spellingShingle Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems into AI Development in West Africa: A Methodological Framework
El-Khoudary, Ahmed
Geographic
West Africa
AI Development
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Ethnography
Qualitative Research
Cultural Sensitivity
<p>This study explores integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) into Artificial Intelligence (AI) development in West Africa, focusing on Egypt as a case study within the broader scope of Computer Science. A mixed-method approach combining qualitative interviews, quantitative surveys, and thematic analysis was employed. Data collection involved 50 indigenous knowledge holders and 200 community members in Egypt. Indigenous Knowledge Systems significantly influence AI development, particularly in agricultural practices with a proportion of 60% showing improved crop yields through IKS integration. The methodological framework successfully integrates IKS into AI systems, leading to tangible improvements in agriculture. This reduces reliance on conventional data sources and enhances local community engagement. Future research should focus on scaling up the model in diverse geographical contexts and exploring additional applications of IKS within AI development. 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.</p>
title Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems into AI Development in West Africa: A Methodological Framework
topic Geographic
West Africa
AI Development
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Ethnography
Qualitative Research
Cultural Sensitivity
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18792676