Encyclopedia – Africology•AI

Communal celebrations

A tradition of coming together as a community to celebrate cultural, religious, or other important events, often through music, dance, and other forms of cultural expression. #cultural #other

A system of decision-making in which the community as a whole participates, often through consensus-building or consultation with elders or other community leaders. #community #system Position in the diagram of Africanity: #TangibleAfricanity

Communal land ownership

A system of land ownership and use in which the community as a whole has rights and responsibilities over the land. #system #use

Communal living

A tradition of living in extended family or communal households, which is still practiced in many African societies. #tradition #extended Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology

Communal sharing

A tradition of sharing resources, such as food, water, and other necessities, within the community, often based on principles of reciprocity and mutual support. #tradition #resources

Communal work

A tradition of community members coming together to work on projects that benefit the community as a whole, such as farming, building, or cleaning. #community #tradition

Community Courts System in Nigeria, The

The Community Courts System in Nigeria is a decentralized justice system that involves community leaders and members presiding over cases related to minor offenses, such as property disputes, and imposing community service as a form of punishment. #decentralized #justice

Community Forestry System in Cameroon, The

The Community Forestry System in Cameroon is a community-based approach to forest management, which involves local communities managing and benefiting from forest resources, through sustainable harvesting and community-based conservation practices. #communitybased #forest Position in the diagram of Africanity: #ConcreteAfricology

Community Policing System in Tanzania, The

The Community Policing System in Tanzania is a decentralized approach to law enforcement that involves community members working with police officers to identify and address local crime and security issues, through collaborative problem-solving and community engagement. #decentralized #approach

Community Schools

Community schools are small, locally-run schools that provide education to children in rural areas. These schools are often run by volunteers and rely on donations from the community to operate. #small #locallyrun