Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge within Appropriate Technologies for Promoting Awareness of Water Resource Issues

The task to manage water as a resource is critical and has become relevant due to the increase in water resource issues, particularly in Africa. The problem of water shortages is increasingly reported as a compromising threat to the sustainability of developing countries worldwide. The lack of water knowledge is a key factor in addressing the awareness of the public regarding water resource issues. Reducing water shortages requires an understanding and awareness of water knowledge of the specific characteristics of resource usage. The knowledge should incorporate indigenous knowledge, which is unique and more relevant to a particular culture. The data revolution and the emergence of relevant technologies present the potential to transform the way citizens consume natural resources, including water. This paper addressed the research problem by conducting a critical review of the literature on factors that affect water resource issues and possible technologies that can be used to address these issues. From this review, a conceptual framework was designed such that it incorporates indigenous knowledge within appropriate technologies to promote awareness of water resource issues.