How Africa can use its traditional knowledge to make progress

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October 9, 2017 Today's TED Talk How Africa can use its traditional knowledge to make progress 14:09 minutes · TEDGlobal 2017 Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu wants to see Africans unleash their suppressed creative and innovative energies by acknowledging the significance of their indigenous, authentic knowledge. In this powerful talk, she shares examples of untapped, traditional African knowledge in agriculture and policy-making, calling on Africans to make progress by validating and dignifying their reality. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Blueprints for the next generation Advice and best practices on what the newest generations need to succeed. Watch » 8 talks · Total run time 1:45:35 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Gallery: Papercut poetry And you thought all that could be done with scissors and a sheet of paper is making snowflakes? Take a look at the spellbindingly intricate tapestries that artist Karen "Bit" Vejle conjures with just her scissors and imagination. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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