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What is Indigenous Knowledge

Chapter 5
Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Indigenous knowledge is the traditional knowledge of the natives of a given geographical area. It is evident in the culture of the indigenes of a particular community.
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Opportunities and Challenges in Digitization of Indigenous Knowledge and Implication for Educational Management in the Nigerian Context
Michael Ekpenyong Asuquo (University of Calabar, Nigeria), Godian Patrick Okenjom (University of Calabar, Nigeria), Ovat Egbe Okpa (University of Calabar, Nigeria), and Ameh Eyiene Eyiene (University of Calabar, Nigeria)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 18
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-7024-4.ch005
Abstract
This chapter focuses on opportunities and challenges in digitizing indigenous knowledge with implications for educational management in the Nigerian context. Digitization provides an avenue for safeguarding and sharing traditional knowledge that may be at risk of being lost or marginalized. By converting indigenous knowledge into digital formats, it can be documented, archived, and easily accessed by future generations, thereby contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage. Specifically, this chapter addresses the overview of indigenous knowledge, digitization of indigenous knowledge, management of indigenous knowledge in the digital age, opportunity in the digitization of indigenous knowledge and challenges of digitization of indigenous knowledge.
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Chapter 17
The Application of OAIS Model as a Framework for Digital Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: The Roles of Educational Managers
Indigenous knowledge is a native group of activities that cover a wider range of aspects like language, norms, behaviors, farming and healthcare systems held by indigents for survival which is passed from generation to generation.
Published in Chapter: The Application of OAIS Model as a Framework for Digital Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems: The Roles of Educational Managers; From: Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Chapter 13
Electronic Documentation of Nigerian Indigenous Arts and Crafts for Historical Research Engagements and Tourism
Knowledge and practices unique to a particular culture or community often passed down through generations, reflecting a deep understanding of the natural environment and its resources.
Published in Chapter: Electronic Documentation of Nigerian Indigenous Arts and Crafts for Historical Research Engagements and Tourism; From: Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Chapter 12
Communities of Practice and Indigenous Knowledge: A Case Study of Empowering Women in Processing Shea Butter Using Scientific Animations
Context specific knowledge that communities have developed themselves for centuries and allowed them to live in their environment for often long periods of time. Also referred to as “local” knowledge, indigenous knowledge is a set of perceptions, information and behaviors that guide local community members in terms of how to best use their natural resources.
Published in Chapter: Communities of Practice and Indigenous Knowledge: A Case Study of Empowering Women in Processing Shea Butter Using Scientific Animations; From: Handbook of Research on Social, Cultural, and Educational Considerations of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries
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Chapter 3
Stakeholder Strategy to Lessen Agriculture Distress
Knowledge, which is cultural, based and created out of individualized context.
Published in Chapter: Stakeholder Strategy to Lessen Agriculture Distress; From: Civic Engagement in Social and Political Constructs
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Chapter 16
Applying Indigenous Knowledge in Agricultural Extension in Zimbabwe
The sum of experience and knowledge of a given ethnic group that forms the basis for decision-making in the face of familiar and unfamiliar problems and challenges ( Warren & Cashman, 1988 , p. 3).
Published in Chapter: Applying Indigenous Knowledge in Agricultural Extension in Zimbabwe; From: Handbook of Research on Social, Cultural, and Educational Considerations of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries
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Chapter 2
Valorization and Digital Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in South African Indigenous Communities: Best Practices in the Digital Transformation Era
It is regarded as tacit knowledge that exists in the minds of indigenous people and community elders which is passed from one generation to the other through the word of mouth.
Published in Chapter: Valorization and Digital Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in South African Indigenous Communities: Best Practices in the Digital Transformation Era; From: Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Chapter 6
Conflict Resolution and Leadership Mindfulness into Action (MIA) for Cultural Humility and Awareness (MIA-CHA): Toward Ending Microaggressions and Fostering Harmony
Knowledge that involves an intimate relationship with the belief systems and that has been accumulated through a long series of observations transmitted from generation to generation.
Published in Chapter: Conflict Resolution and Leadership Mindfulness into Action (MIA) for Cultural Humility and Awareness (MIA-CHA): Toward Ending Microaggressions and Fostering Harmony; From: Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and Management
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Chapter 10
Decolonizing the African University Pedagogy Through Integrating African Indigenous Knowledge and Information Systems
The knowledge used by local people to make a living in a particular environment. This knowledge is built up by a group of people through generations of living in close contact with nature.
Published in Chapter: Decolonizing the African University Pedagogy Through Integrating African Indigenous Knowledge and Information Systems; From: Handbook of Research on Transformative and Innovative Pedagogies in Education
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Chapter 12
Understanding Traditional Healing Practices in the Limpopo Province of South Africa: A Phenomenological Approach
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Chapter 12
African Indigenous Knowledge on the Cloud: The Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums
Traditional knowledge, indigenous knowledge and local knowledge generally refer to knowledge systems embedded in the cultural traditions of regional, indigenous, or local communities.
Published in Chapter: African Indigenous Knowledge on the Cloud: The Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums; From: Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Chapter 13
Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Zimbabwe: Some Ethical Considerations
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Chapter 26
Agricultural Schemes in Namibia for Meeting Essential Needs
Knowledge, which is cultural, based and created out of individualized context.
Published in Chapter: Agricultural Schemes in Namibia for Meeting Essential Needs; From: Handbook of Research on Sustainable Development and Governance Strategies for Economic Growth in Africa
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Mindfulness into Action: Applying Systemic Thinking and Exploring the Potential for Developing Reflective Leaders
Knowledge that involves an intimate relationship with the belief systems and that has been accumulated through a long series of observations transmitted from generation to generation.
Published in Chapter: Mindfulness into Action: Applying Systemic Thinking and Exploring the Potential for Developing Reflective Leaders; From: Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and Management
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Chapter 13
Kahani Literacy Project: “Culturalized” Writing
A body of knowledge that refers to culture-specific elements.
Published in Chapter: Kahani Literacy Project: “Culturalized” Writing; From: Handbook of Research on Promoting Global Citizenship Education
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Chapter 13
Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge through Indigenous Languages in Zimbabwe
The knowledge that a local community accumulates over generations of living in a particular environment. This knowledge includes technologies, know-how, skills, practices and beliefs that enable a community to achieve a stable and sustainable livelihood.
Published in Chapter: Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge through Indigenous Languages in Zimbabwe; From: Handbook of Research on Theoretical Perspectives on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Developing Countries
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Chapter 16
A Framework to Preserve Indigenous Archive Stories in South Africa
This is knowledge developed based on culture, tradition, and norms of African people
Published in Chapter: A Framework to Preserve Indigenous Archive Stories in South Africa; From: Combining Modern Communication Methods With Heritage Education
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Chapter 1
Participatory Design for Under-Represented Communities: A Collaborative Design-Led Research Approach for Place-Making
Holistic local knowledge generated by indigenous people in quotidian interactions in finding solutions to problems by drawing on societal wisdom, intuition, creativity and the surrounding environment; and is passed on from one generation to another through oral stories.
Published in Chapter: Participatory Design for Under-Represented Communities: A Collaborative Design-Led Research Approach for Place-Making; From: Handbook of Research on Civic Engagement and Social Change in Contemporary Society
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Chapter 14
Efficacy of Culture Houses and Centres in the Acquisition, Preservation, and Dissemination of Indigenous Knowledge in Zimbabwe
Ways of knowing and thinking that are unique to a certain culture and community and are passed from one generation to another through oral means.
Published in Chapter: Efficacy of Culture Houses and Centres in the Acquisition, Preservation, and Dissemination of Indigenous Knowledge in Zimbabwe; From: Handbook of Research on Social, Cultural, and Educational Considerations of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries
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Chapter 12
ICTs and Cultural Promotion in Africa: Insights From Recent Research and Case Studies
This concept is used in reference to the large body of knowledge and skills developed outside formal education. Such body of knowledge and skills is rooted in culture and unique to a particular people. It shaped decision making in all domains of life including food habits, health, education, child rearing, natural resource management, and agriculture among others.
Published in Chapter: ICTs and Cultural Promotion in Africa: Insights From Recent Research and Case Studies; From: Handbook of Research on Examining Cultural Policies Through Digital Communication
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Chapter 10
Enhancing African Indigenous Knowledge Collection Management in Ugandan Public University Libraries: Lived Experiences of Senior Library Staff
In this study Indigenous Knowledge (IK) refers to the knowledge, innovation, and practices of indigenous and local communities around the world, developed from experience over centuries. This knowledge is adapted to the local culture and environment and transmitted orally from generation to generation.
Published in Chapter: Enhancing African Indigenous Knowledge Collection Management in Ugandan Public University Libraries: Lived Experiences of Senior Library Staff; From: Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Chapter 8
Efficacy of Acquiring and Transferring Indigenous Medicinal Knowledge Among Its Owners and Practitioners in uMhlathuze in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
It refers to what indigenous people know and do, as well as what they have learned and done for generations through practice that grew through trial and error and proved adaptable to change. It is held by the indigenous proprietors of a particular community.
Published in Chapter: Efficacy of Acquiring and Transferring Indigenous Medicinal Knowledge Among Its Owners and Practitioners in uMhlathuze in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa; From: Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Chapter 6
Embedding Indigenous Knowledge in Library and Information Science Education in Anglophone Eastern and Southern Africa
Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, skills and values shared by a community originally inhabiting a certain geographical area for its sustenance and survival.
Published in Chapter: Embedding Indigenous Knowledge in Library and Information Science Education in Anglophone Eastern and Southern Africa; From: Handbook of Research on Social, Cultural, and Educational Considerations of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries
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Chapter 11
Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge in the Higher Education Sector for the Advancement of African Scholarship
It is the knowledge system that embraces community knowledge, skills, attitudes and technologies with a particular community. Its sources are intergenerational and is often derived from culture and history. Such knowledge reflects information and behaviors emanating from local knowledge and wisdom.
Published in Chapter: Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge in the Higher Education Sector for the Advancement of African Scholarship; From: The Formation of Intellectual Capital and Its Ability to Transform Higher Education Institutions and the Knowledge Society
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Chapter 11
Turbulences in Repackaging Traditional Knowledge in an Era of Sovereignty: Case of Uganda and Zimbabwe
This refers to a corpus of dissimilar knowledge and practices of societies accumulated through a serial interface with their natural milieu.
Published in Chapter: Turbulences in Repackaging Traditional Knowledge in an Era of Sovereignty: Case of Uganda and Zimbabwe; From: Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Chapter 12
Indigenous Knowledges and Knowledge Codification in the Knowledge Economy
The local knowledge or traditional wisdom that is unique to a culture or society, which is passed from generation to generation, usually by word of mouth and cultural rituals.
Published in Chapter: Indigenous Knowledges and Knowledge Codification in the Knowledge Economy; From: Handbook of Research on Theoretical Perspectives on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Developing Countries
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Chapter 4
Learning Cities: Philosophy, History, and Experiences From Africa
Pieces of knowledge belonging to a specific world view that have served a people to live a sustainable kind of life for centuries in parts of the planet earth.
Published in Chapter: Learning Cities: Philosophy, History, and Experiences From Africa; From: Learning Cities, Town Planning, and the Creation of Livelihoods
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Chapter 10
Indigenous Knowledge Management Practices in Indigenous Organizations in South Africa and Tanzania
Unique, traditional, local knowledge that exists within and is developed around the specific conditions of people indigenous to a particular geographic area in a particular period (Grenier, 1998 AU77: The in-text citation "Grenier, 1998" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ).
Published in Chapter: Indigenous Knowledge Management Practices in Indigenous Organizations in South Africa and Tanzania; From: Handbook of Research on Social, Cultural, and Educational Considerations of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries
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Personal Growth and Leadership: Interpersonal Communication with Mindfulness into Action
Knowledge that involves an intimate relationship with the belief systems and that has been accumulated through a long series of observations transmitted from generation to generation.
Published in Chapter: Personal Growth and Leadership: Interpersonal Communication with Mindfulness into Action; From: Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and Management
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Chapter 11
Visibility and Accessibility of Indigenous Knowledge on Open Access Institutional Repositories at Universities in Africa
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Chapter 10
Expanding Environmental Education in Honduras: A Holistic Approach for Sustainable Development
Refers to the teachings, practices, and wisdom that belong to indigenous people and that are passed down from generation to generation. It is focused on understanding humans and their relationship with the environment, their way of living, and preserving their culture.
Published in Chapter: Expanding Environmental Education in Honduras: A Holistic Approach for Sustainable Development; From: Fostering an Ecological Shift Through Effective Environmental Education
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Chapter 8
Examining the Guji Oromo Ethnomathematical Games and Concepts
Is knowledge created, preserved, promoted and passed onto the new generation by their ancestors.
Published in Chapter: Examining the Guji Oromo Ethnomathematical Games and Concepts; From: Practical Perspectives on Educational Theory and Game Development
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Chapter 4
Supporting Digitization of Traditional Medicinal Knowledge Through Technologies in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
refers to the vast collection of indigenous people's local knowledge, which encompasses customs, traditions, traditional ecological knowledge, spiritual beliefs and local language.
Published in Chapter: Supporting Digitization of Traditional Medicinal Knowledge Through Technologies in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa; From: Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Chapter 8
Decolonising Teacher Education in Pursuit of Multilingual Teaching and Learning in South African Higher Education
This refers to forms of knowledge that are based or drawn from local or cultural traditions of a group or tribe. Also known as traditional knowledge.
Published in Chapter: Decolonising Teacher Education in Pursuit of Multilingual Teaching and Learning in South African Higher Education; From: Handbook of Research on Teaching in Multicultural and Multilingual Contexts
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Chapter 8
Indigenous Knowledge as Resource to Sustain Self-Employment in Rural Development
Also referred as traditional ecological knowledge, is an invaluable resource to overcome challenges of uncertainty and disturbances in many local communities. It is the cumulative body of knowledge, practices, and beliefs about the relationships of living beings, including humans, to one another and to the environment.
Published in Chapter: Indigenous Knowledge as Resource to Sustain Self-Employment in Rural Development; From: Handbook of Research on Civic Engagement and Social Change in Contemporary Society
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Chapter 29
Leadership Skills Development: Co-Creating Sustainability through Indigenous Knowledge
Knowledge that involves an intimate relationship with the belief systems and that has been accumulated through a long series of observations transmitted from generation to generation.
Published in Chapter: Leadership Skills Development: Co-Creating Sustainability through Indigenous Knowledge; From: Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and Management
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Chapter 7
Towards an African-Centered Model of Learning: Africanism
Denotes a comprehensive knowledge system that is used by local people in securing their livelihoods.
Published in Chapter: Towards an African-Centered Model of Learning: Africanism; From: Ethical Research Approaches to Indigenous Knowledge Education
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Chapter 5
Language, Participation, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems Research in Mqatsheni, South Africa
Also local knowledge. It is the experiential knowledge of a particular community, developed (and continues to develop) over a long period of time. The knowledge results from extended interactions with the natural environment and manifests through language, attachment to place, spirituality and worldview (UNESCO, 2003 AU53: The in-text citation "UNESCO, 2003" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ).
Published in Chapter: Language, Participation, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems Research in Mqatsheni, South Africa; From: Handbook of Research on Theoretical Perspectives on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Developing Countries
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Chapter 16
Integration of Indigenous Knowledge Into Library and Information Science Teaching Practices: A Systematic Review of the Global Literature
Native societies transfer their experiences using verbal and written mediums of communication through generations related to beliefs, practices, and culture.
Published in Chapter: Integration of Indigenous Knowledge Into Library and Information Science Teaching Practices: A Systematic Review of the Global Literature; From: Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Chapter 6
Promotion and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the Traditional Environmental Knowledge of Garo Communities in Bangladesh
It refers to the wisdom, practices, and understandings developed by indigenous peoples over generations, based on their deep connection with the land, nature, and their cultural heritage.
Published in Chapter: Promotion and Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems and the Traditional Environmental Knowledge of Garo Communities in Bangladesh; From: Digital Preservation and Documentation of Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems
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Chapter 8
An Indigenous Perspective on Technology Education
Knowledge that is unique to a given culture or society. It is different from the international knowledge system generally generated by western models of universities, research institutions and private firms.
Published in Chapter: An Indigenous Perspective on Technology Education; From: Handbook of Research on Social, Cultural, and Educational Considerations of Indigenous Knowledge in Developing Countries
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Chapter 15
Indigenous Traditional Healthcare Practices and Acceptance of Mainstream Healthcare Services: A Case Study in Gombak Orang Asli Village, Malaysia
Indigenous Knowledge is the traditional skills, native intelligence acquaintance rooted in their cultural, spiritual belief, and community philosophies developed and practiced by their ancients and contemporary indigenous people.
Published in Chapter: Indigenous Traditional Healthcare Practices and Acceptance of Mainstream Healthcare Services: A Case Study in Gombak Orang Asli Village, Malaysia; From: Reviving and Re-Writing Ethics in Social Research For Commoning the Community
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Chapter 9
Conceptualizing the Knowledge of Traditional and Indigenous Communities Using Informetrics Approaches
Unique, complex, adaptive, dynamic and creative local or traditional knowledge, that evolved from understanding the processes of nature and encapsulated in orality, which was used for communication, survival, sustenance and decision-making by inhabitants of a specific geographical area.
Published in Chapter: Conceptualizing the Knowledge of Traditional and Indigenous Communities Using Informetrics Approaches; From: Handbook of Research on Theoretical Perspectives on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Developing Countries
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Chapter 14
Exploring the Integration of Indigenous Knowledge Into Public Library Services With an Inclusive Intent Using a Critical Theory Lens
Used interchangeably with indigenous knowledge systems to refer to the collective wisdom of communities, which has been transmitted from generation to generation through language, practices, and rituals.
Published in Chapter: Exploring the Integration of Indigenous Knowledge Into Public Library Services With an Inclusive Intent Using a Critical Theory Lens; From: Handbook of Research on Connecting Research Methods for Information Science Research
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Chapter 28
A Radical More-Than-Human Intersectionality in Ecologically Compromised Times: Toward an Attunement to Nonhumans and Indigenous Knowledges
Local and indigenous knowledge refers to the understandings, skills and philosophies developed by societies with long histories of interaction with their natural surroundings.
Published in Chapter: A Radical More-Than-Human Intersectionality in Ecologically Compromised Times: Toward an Attunement to Nonhumans and Indigenous Knowledges; From: Handbook of Research on New Dimensions of Gender Mainstreaming and Women Empowerment
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Chapter 4
Beyond Binaries of Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge Bean Storage Techniques: A Case of Market Women in Ghana
Context-specific knowledge that communities have developed for themselves over long periods of time that have allowed them to live in their environment. Also referred to as “local” knowledge, indigenous knowledge is a set of perceptions, information, and practices that guide local community members in terms of how to best use their local resources, both environmental and cultural.
Published in Chapter: Beyond Binaries of Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge Bean Storage Techniques: A Case of Market Women in Ghana; From: Handbook of Research on Indigenous Knowledge and Bi-Culturalism in a Global Context
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