Lessons from the myth of the Akan for gender mainstreaming in sustainable development

Wilson, Andrew

doi:10.1080/14725843.2021.1976614

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“…However, there were six studies that did not follow this trend. Four studies used qualitative methods to explore forms of cultural understanding and indigenous knowledge that could contribute towards the achievement of the SDGs [40][41][42][43]. Wilson [40] explored the potential contribution of Akan mythology towards gender mainstreaming in Ghana, while Berno et al [41] collected local "food stories" that could contribute to the development of sustainable tourism in Timor Leste.…”

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How Can “Community Voices” from Qualitative Research Illuminate Our Understanding of the Implementation of the SDGs? A Scoping Review

Mbah

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2022

Sustainability

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In 2015, the United Nations committed to 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to drive global development policy and practice. Six years into the implementation of the 15-year agenda, the SDGs are subject to extensive monitoring and research at the national, regional, and global levels using quantitative data sets. In contrast, this scoping review considered the contribution of qualitative research studies published in 2021, utilizing data collected from local, place-based community participants. Qualitative research with community participants connects global policy with place-based experience, thus potentially offering a valuable perspective on SDG implementation. Searches were carried out using the Scopus database to identify studies that explicitly linked their aims and objectives to the SDGs. Fifty-four papers met the criteria for inclusion in the review and were charted, mapped, and analysed. For the majority of studies, data collection was carried out in lower-middle income and low-income countries. The “voices” of community participants highlight tensions and challenges affecting the implementation of the SDGs. Reviewing this body of research as a whole identified opportunities to strengthen future qualitative research that will further illuminate progress towards the SDGs.

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How Can “Community Voices” from Qualitative Research Illuminate Our Understanding of the Implementation of the SDGs? A Scoping Review

Mbah

East

2022

Sustainability

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Rethinking Hierarchical Gender Realities in the Transfer of Indigenous Knowledge for Sustainable Development: Evidence From the Upper East Region of Ghana

2023

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Purpose –– This study sought to assess entrenched patriarchal roles in the transfer of indigenous knowledge using evidence from the Upper East Region of Ghana. Methods –– The study utilized the phenomenological research design which places emphasis on lived experiences and qualitative interviews. Findings –– The findings indicate that while women play a key role in the transfer of indigenous knowledge, men feel threatened by their growing involvement in the conservation and transfer of indigenous sociocultural knowledge systems. This has resulted in men believing they will lose their control as heads of socio-culturally entrenched gender roles. Conclusion & Recommendation –– The paper proposes a rethinking and rigorous multi-sectorial and dimensional approach in mainstreaming gender activities, which is geared towards viewing the involvement of women in indigenous knowledge transfer as partners for local and national development rather than a threat to entrenched patriarchal roles. Keywords –– indigenous knowledge, hierarchical, gender, sustainable development, Ghana

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Lessons from the myth of the Akan for gender mainstreaming in sustainable development

Cited by 2 publications

References 9 publications

How Can “Community Voices” from Qualitative Research Illuminate Our Understanding of the Implementation of the SDGs? A Scoping Review

How Can “Community Voices” from Qualitative Research Illuminate Our Understanding of the Implementation of the SDGs? A Scoping Review

Rethinking Hierarchical Gender Realities in the Transfer of Indigenous Knowledge for Sustainable Development: Evidence From the Upper East Region of Ghana

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