Integral Knowledge Creation and Innovation

"Elizabeth Mamukwa’s book is a multi-layered revelation: it practically demonstrates how to build and empower local knowledge communities; it is a solid pointer towards the much needed evolution of universities to become innovation platforms and catalysts for the production of relevant knowledge in the public and communal space; it is also an inspiring key to the renewal of societies, in particular of their capacity to innovate; and, finally, it has the power to enable a veritable renaissance of authentic knowledge creation in Zimbabwe, if not for Africa as a whole. For anyone working in the field of social innovation and societal renewal, I strongly recommend reading this important book." — Prof. Alexander Schieffer, Co-Founder, Trans4m Center for Integral Development, Switzerland; Co-Founder, Home for Humanity, France; Co-Series Editor of the Routledge Transformation and Innovation Series

"This book could not have been published at a better time for Africa and Zimbabwe in particular. The whole education systems is being reengineered to focus more on innovation and industrialisation having realised that education that was being generated was not creating the knowledge that was necessary for innovation and transformation of our societies. In Integral Knowledge Creation and Innovation, Dr Mamukwa gives an expose of this seemingly complex concept yet something that was lost from our indigenous knowledge systems embedded in the Ubuntu philosophy. The emphasis on knowledge creation not for its sake but for innovation is quite apt to prepare the African reader for the pending 4th industrial revolution. The book emphasises the need for collaboration in this knowledge creation. Collaboration is now the way to go regardless of the sector or industry one is in and the concept of multi-disciplinary approaches to problems solving promoted here is the way to go in this era. I like the concept of Communiversity introduced in this book that places knowledge creation and innovation in the right context of communities to ensure relevance, ownership and sustainability of research outputs. This concept, if supported, could prove complementary if not more effective than the innovation hubs being established at most conventional universities." — Moses Chundu; Lecturer-Economics Department- University of Zimbabwe and Executive Director- Africa Leadership & Management Academy

"A timely and exceedingly valuable publication intended for scholars and social scientists engaged in research, innovation and knowledge creation. The book comprehensively captures the narratives on knowledge creation through the Mode 1 and Mode 2 university. The mode 1 being the more traditional format of university education while the Mode 2 is relatively contemporary, putting emphasis on transdisciplinary approaches that transcends local and national boundaries. This resource draws exciting contrasts in Knowledge Creation from all corners of the globe. This text is indeed a must read for you as extends the frontiers of knowledge in research and innovation." — Professor David D. Chakuchichi – Zimbabwe Open University, Dean of Student Affairs

"Dr Elizabeth Mamukwa in this book shares readily, knowledge she acquired through her doctoral and post-doctoral research journeys. The former culminated in her Calabash of Knowledge Creation/Denhere re Ruzivo innovation and the latter being a revelation of concepts such as technopreneurship at the Harare Institute of Technology and numerous work based innovations from the mode 2 Da Vinci Institute of Technology. The book which is structured along the 4Cs concept, the acronym for Call, Context, Co-Creation and Contribution, raises consciousness and know-how on the subject of Knowledge Creation and Development in order to empower individuals, communities and many organizations. Dr Mamukwa skillfully weaves knowledge with philosophy and religion and challenges individuals and organisations to collaborate, albeit from different perspectives, in taking knowledge creation and the encouragement and promotion of innovation to a higher level of impacting communities.

In the process she consolidates indigenous and exogenous knowledge rhythms taking into consideration learnings from the four corners of the earth, North, South, East and West, with a view to coming up with better knowledge systems. The book will thus be very relevant to the entire business community, the knowledge industry and to academia." — Passmore Matupire (PhD)

"Elizabeth Mamukwa’s book is a multi-layered revelation: it practically demonstrates how to build and empower local knowledge communities; it is a solid pointer towards the much needed evolution of universities to become innovation platforms and catalysts for the production of relevant knowledge in the public and communal space; it is also an inspiring key to the renewal of societies, in particular of their capacity to innovate; and, finally, it has the power to enable a veritable renaissance of authentic knowledge creation in Zimbabwe, if not for Africa as a whole. For anyone working in the field of social innovation and societal renewal, I strongly recommend reading this important book." — Professor Alexander Schieffer, Co-Founder, Trans4m Center for Integral Development, Switzerland; Co-Founder, Home for Humanity, France; Co-Series Editor of the Routledge Transformation and Innovation Series

"This book could not have been published at a better time for Africa, and Zimbabwe in particular. The whole education systems is being reengineered to focus more on innovation and industrialisation, having realised that education that was being generated was not creating the knowledge that was necessary for innovation and transformation of our societies. In Integral Knowledge Creation and Innovation, Dr Mamukwa gives an exposé of this seemingly complex concept yet something that was lost from our indigenous knowledge systems embedded in the Ubuntu philosophy. The emphasis on knowledge creation not for its sake but for innovation is quite apt to prepare the African reader for the pending fourth industrial revolution. The book emphasises the need for collaboration in this knowledge creation. Collaboration is now the way to go regardless of the sector or industry one is in, and the concept of multi-disciplinary approaches to problem-solving promoted here is the way to go in this era. I like the concept of Communiversity introduced in this book that places knowledge creation and innovation in the right context of communities to ensure relevance, ownership and sustainability of research outputs. This concept, if supported, could prove complementary if not more effective than the innovation hubs being established at most conventional universities." — Moses Chundu, Lecturer, Economics Department, University of Zimbabwe and Executive Director, Africa Leadership & Management Academy

"A timely and exceedingly valuable publication intended for scholars and social scientists engaged in research, innovation and knowledge creation. The book comprehensively captures the narratives on knowledge creation through the Mode 1 and Mode 2 university. The mode 1 being the more traditional format of university education while the Mode 2 is relatively contemporary, putting emphasis on transdisciplinary approaches that transcends local and national boundaries. This resource draws exciting contrasts in Knowledge Creation from all corners of the globe. This text is indeed a must-read for you as it extends the frontiers of knowledge in research and innovation." — Professor David D. Chakuchichi, Dean of Student Affairs, Zimbabwe Open University

"Dr Elizabeth Mamukwa in this book shares readily knowledge she acquired through her doctoral and post-doctoral research journeys. The former culminated in her Calabash of Knowledge Creation/Denhere re Ruzivo innovation and the latter being a revelation of concepts such as technopreneurship at the Harare Institute of Technology and numerous work based innovations from the mode 2 Da Vinci Institute of Technology. The book which is structured along the 4 Cs concept, the acronym for Call, Context, Co-Creation and Contribution, raises consciousness and know-how on the subject of Knowledge Creation and Development in order to empower individuals, communities and many organizations. Dr Mamukwa skilfully weaves knowledge with philosophy and religion and challenges individuals and organisations to collaborate, albeit from different perspectives, in taking knowledge creation and the encouragement and promotion of innovation to a higher level of impacting communities.

In the process she consolidates indigenous and exogenous knowledge rhythms taking into consideration learnings from the four corners of the earth, North, South, East and West, with a view to coming up with better knowledge systems. The book will thus be very relevant to the entire business community, the knowledge industry and to academia." — Passmore Matupire (PhD)