This chapter presents challenges and opportunities in the protection and preservation of indigenous knowledge (IK) in Africa. Specific examples have been taken from the Maasai pastoralists and the Sambaa and Zigua traditional medicine men of North-eastern Tanzania. The chapter argues that there is a threat of IK extinction due to […]
2007 • Africa • challenges • culture | preservation • indigenous / traditional knowledge • Maasai • Sambaa • Tanzania • ZiguaTanzania Indigenous Knowledge Database
Indigenous knowledge (IK) is defined as local or traditional knowledge that is unique to every culture or society, which sometimes influences local decision-making in different areas. In some communities, it is even regarded as a problem solving mechanism to rural communities. IK is recognized as having relevance to the daily […]
database • indigenous / traditional knowledge • Tanzania