Transcription of Indigenous Knowledge Definitions, Concepts and Applications
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Indigenous Knowledge Definitions, Concepts and Applications [Type the document subtitle] "Understanding how people and societies acquire and use Knowledge is essential for improving people s lives, especially the lives of the poorest" The World Bank 1998 [Pick the date] Indigenous Knowledge Definitions, Concepts and Applications 1 Contents: background -------------------------------- 3 Definitions -------------------------------- 4 What is the Indigenous Knowledge ? -------------------------------- 4 Common Sense as Link Between Indigenous Knowledge and Global Science -------------------------------- 6 Why is Indigenous Knowledge Important? -------------------------------- 10 Natural Resources management -------------------------------- 11 Sustainable Social Relationships -------------------------------- 12 Natural Remedies and Medicines -------------------------------- 12 IK and Environment Conservation -------------------------------- 13 IK in Development Projects -------------------------------- 13 A Spiritual Relationship with the Land.
Indigenous Knowledge Definitions, Concepts and Applications 3 Background Human beings gather knowledge basically for two purposes: survival and development. We try to understand and come to grips with the environment in order to survive, and we try to find reasons for our survival that go beyond the intuitive reaction to physical threats.
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