Is local knowledge peripheral? The future of Indigenous knowledge in research and development

The concepts of the core, semi-periphery, and periphery emanated from a mix dependency postmodernist thoughts, which rejected notion Third World local knowledge emanates develops. That or Indigenous is perceived as backward antidevelopment no longer new. illogical arguments enthymemes, rhizomes, minor literatures disruptive narratives continue to threaten hegemony Academy. Although autochthonous ambivalent nature appears problematic for finding methodological coherence these systems in production frontier, it certainly provides an opportunity advocacy context-specific approach addressing development problems. Critical literature review analysis form article. offers critique on insider academics researchers who aid abet outsiders’ agenda, are valorizing grassroots peoples’ knowledge.