Recording and using indigenous knowledge: A manual

Title

Recording and using indigenous knowledge: A manual

Author or Responsible organization/project

International Institute of Rural Reconstruction

Year

Total page

211

Code

95

Classification

textbook

Summary

Rural people have an intimate knowledge of many aspects of their surroundings and their daily live. Over centuries, people have learned how to grow food and to survive in a sometimes difficult environment. This book covers a wide range of subjects to learn from indigenous knowledge such as; Agriculture, livestock rearing, food preparation, education, institutional management, natural resource management, health care, and many other topics.

Publisher

International Institute of Rural Reconstruction

Key word

indigenous knowledge; sustainable development; rural development; participatory