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BATHO/UBUNTU AND SUSTANABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS


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Page No: 36-45
Language: English
Authors: Dr. John Motsamai Modise*
Received: 2025-02-17
Accepted: 2025-02-27
Published Date: 2025-03-03
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Abstract:
This study explores how the African philosophy of Batho/Ubuntu, which emphasizes interconnectivity and humanness, might support efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It makes the case that the SDGs' emphasis on social justice, environmental responsibility, and community involvement is in line with Batho/Ubuntu's key ideals. Main Topics: The fundamentals of Ubuntu/Bato and how they relate to particular SDGs. How Ubuntu/Bato promotes a feeling of collective ownership and involvement in reaching the SDGs. How the ideals of Batho/Ubuntu encourage sustainable environmental practices and responsible resource management. Effective case studies of Ubuntu and Batho in action to achieve results for sustainable development. Suggestions for incorporating Batho/Ubuntu ideas into frameworks for policy and development initiatives. Principal Arguments/Results: The ethical underpinning required to achieve the SDGs is aligned with Batho/Ubuntu, which places an emphasis on compassion, connectivity, and living in harmony with nature. Batho/Ubuntu empowers community ownership and accountable resource management, reinforcing current SDG strategies. Case examples show how well Batho/Ubuntu ideas work when applied to things like environmental preservation and conflict mediation. Approach/Methodology: overview of the literature on the SDGs, sustainable development, and Batho/Ubuntu. Examination of case studies demonstrating the application of Batho/Ubuntu ideas. defining the main obstacles to and possibilities for Batho/Ubuntu integration into development frameworks. Significance/Implications: By incorporating a solid ethical basis based in African philosophy, this research presents a fresh viewpoint on accomplishing the SDGs. It can teach community leaders, development professionals, and legislators how to design more equitable and sustainable development plans. Audience: Leaders in the community, academics, development professionals, policymakers, and anyone else interested in the SDGs and the significance of African philosophy: In summary: Together with technical solutions, Ubuntu/Batho offers a valuable ethical foundation to help achieve the SDGs. We may promote a future that is more equal, sustainable, and just for everyone by incorporating its tenets.
Keywords: Batho/Ubuntu, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), African Philosophy, Interconnectedness, Humanness, Community Engagement, Ethical Foundation, Responsible Resource Management, Social Justice, Peace, Partnerships, Case Studies, Contextual Adaptation, Measurable Outcomes, Long-Term Sustainability, Mainstreaming, Capacity Building, Power Dynamics, Comparative Studies, Digital Technologies, Education and Awareness.

Journal: IRASS Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
ISSN(Online): 3049-0170
Publisher: IRASS Publisher
Frequency: Monthly
Language: English

BATHO/UBUNTU AND SUSTANABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS