Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Indigenous Knowledge Systems

Author: Dennis M. Warren

Publisher: Technology and Social Change Program

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13:

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This volume contains a selection of papers written for two conferences: "Changing values and attitudes of agricultural research and extension towards indigenous agricultural knowledge systems" in Amsterdam, 1988 and "Indigenous knowledge systems: implications for agriculture and international knowledge systems" in Washington, 1988


Participating in Development

Participating in Development

Author: Alan Bicker

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-12-16

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1134514050

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First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.


Indigenous Knowledge and the Integration of Knowledge Systems

Indigenous Knowledge and the Integration of Knowledge Systems

Author: Catherine Alum Odora Hoppers

Publisher: New Africa Books

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9781919876580

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This book explores the role of the social and natural sciences in supporting the development of indigenous knowledge systems. It looks at how indigenous knowledge systems can impact on the transformation of knowledge generating institutions such as scientific and higher education institutions on the one hand, and the policy domain on the other.


Traditional Knowledge in Policy and Practice

Traditional Knowledge in Policy and Practice

Author: Suneetha M. Subramanian

Publisher: UN

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13:

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Traditional knowledge (TK) has contributed immensely to shaping development and human well-being. Its influence spans a variety of sectors, including agriculture, health, education and governance. However, in today's world, TK and its practitioners are increasingly underrpresented or under-utilized. Further, while the applicability of TK to human and environmental welfare is well-recognized, collated information on how TK contributes to different sectors is not easily accessible. --