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Decolonial Research Methodologies: Embedding Ubuntu Philosophy in Data Collection Practices

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In the Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE 2024) Conference

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The incorporation of Ubuntu in research is often regarded as a means to enhance inclusivity and promote a more profound engagement with African contexts. However, this assumption frequently fails to account for the intricacies and difficulties involved in integrating Ubuntu principles into research...

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Published in: In the Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE 2024) Conference
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