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Challenges and Opportunities for Enabling Mutual Learning and Collaboration in Design and Innovation for Sustainable Development in Africa and Beyond

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 May 2022

S. Nilsson ,
B. Shibwabo Kasamani ,
J. Hede Mortensen ,
D. Stevanovic ,
M. Wanyang ,
M. Norell Bergendahl  and
P. Y. Papalambros
S. Nilsson*
Affiliation:
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
B. Shibwabo Kasamani
Affiliation:
Strathmore University, Kenya
J. Hede Mortensen
Affiliation:
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
D. Stevanovic
Affiliation:
Botho University, Botswana
M. Wanyang
Affiliation:
Strathmore University, Kenya
M. Norell Bergendahl
Affiliation:
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
P. Y. Papalambros
Affiliation:
University of Michigan, United States of America
*
suni@kth.se

Abstract

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Global collaboration and mutual learning in design are put forth as means to address the UN SDGs. This paper draws upon experiences in the Design Society's AFRICA-DESIGN initiative to build a network of design academics and practitioners based in Africa with a focus on design for sustainable development. We identify education and social sustainability as particular opportunities and challenges, highlighting the critical element of mutual learning in the collaboration process.

Keywords

sustainabilitycollaborative designinnovationmutual learningAfrica
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 2: DESIGN2022 , May 2022 , pp. 1071 - 1080
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