Kwanini

Kwanini ni muhimu

Malengo

Mafanikio

Kiunzi cha utendaji

MA kwa mtazamo wa Haraka

Databesi

Washiriki wenzi

Nini kipya

Taarifa za MA

Rasilimali za MA

Mabunda ya MA

Mrejesho

Key Resources for Indigenous Knowledge

The key resources presented here are suggestions byIK Program staff. They provide reliable information on the subject. The resource list will change over time. Inclusion or omission of a source does not constitute any endorsement or disapproval on behalf of The World Bank.

Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in Project Planning and Implementation

Key Documents

Important Web Links

Key Players

Key Documents

Indigenous Knowledge for Development – A Framework for Action
Paper prepared by the World Bank in November 1998 describing the important contribution that indigenous practices can make in development.
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IK-Notes
Publication of the Indigenous Knowledge Program Available in French and in Portuguese.

IIRR
International Institute for rural reconstruction (1996). Recording and using indigenous knowledge: International Institute of Rural Reconstruction, Silang, Cavite, Philippines A manual for development practitioners and field workers, available on-line at IIRR

IK – Monitor (Indigenous Knowledge and Development Monitor) Newsletter, published three times a year by CIRAN, reports on indigenous practices, informs about newest publications, provides a reference to conferences and workshops and functions as the core platform for the global indigenous knowledge network.

Rahman, M.A. "A Participatory DSS to Incorporate Local Knowledge for Resource and Environmental Management in Developing Countries". Department of Geography, Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo, Canada March 4, 1998

Brokensha, D., Warren, D.M., Werner, O. (1980)"Indigenous knowledge systems and development", University Press of America, Washington, D.C.
Probably the first collection of indigenous knowledge practices in the context of development.25 contributions, mainly from social anthropologists, focus on agriculture and animal husbandry and health. The book offers case studies, methods to study local knowledge and theoretical aspects of IK.

A sequel to this book was published by Warren, D.M., Slikkerveer, L.J., Brokensha, D., (1995) "The cultural dimensions of development: indigenous knowledge systems", IT Studies in indigenous knowledge and development, IT Publications, London. It has 47 contributions on agriculture, environment, methods, role of developing organizations that elicit not only the technical aspects of IK but also its cultural context.

Larson, J. (1998) "Perspectives on indigenous knowledge systems in Southern Africa" Washington D.C. World Bank Discussion paper No.3
Based on a regional Initiative in Africa of The World Bank and IUCN a workshop was held with representatives from various institutions and eight countries of sub-Saharan Africa, soliciting the potential of IK systems for the management of natural resources. Eight case studies from Southern Africa are summarized, supplemented by concept papers.

For a more comprehensive list of related literature please consult the Bibliography

Important Web Links

COMPAS - (Comparing and Supporting Endogenous Development and Bio-cultural Diversity) is a multipartner program supported by the Dutch Government and other donors to improve the quality of development support initiatives. The project provides support to local organisations, which are enhancing biological and cultural diversity and sustainable management of natural resources by building on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and local leadership.

The Participatory Management Networking Service (PMNS) is a joint service of IUCN, the Bureau of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar) and WWF. The PMNS will integrate information on participatory management of natural resources, including Community-based management, Collaborative management and Indigenous Peoples management.

The IK Initiative at a glance - Online version of our brochure available in English, French, Portuguese and later in Spanish.

Future harvest - Future Harvest builds public understanding of the importance of international agricultural research to global peace, prosperity, environmental renewal, and the alleviation of suffering.

UNESCO-MOST - Management of Social transformations, a partner of the IK initiative is setting up a database on best practices that will include indigenous knowledge practices.

CWIS - Center for World Indigenous Studies a source of links, references, contacts, literature on indigenous people and knowledge.

PICTA - Partnership for Information and Communication Technology for Africa, one of the initiators of the initiative., from there other important institutions and initiatives – not only related to information technology, can be accessed.

PANOS The Panos Institute specialises in information for development, and has an indigenous language programme, with grants to organizations that engage in adapting and translating AIDS information for media in their countries."

For more links see a complete and frequently updated list of links to institutions and other related Web Sources

Key Players

Partners

IDRC has carried out numerous studies in the field of IK, in particular it is engaged in various partnerships with various national and international NGOs such as IUCN, WRI and other donors to further the subject.

CIRAN Centre for International Research and Advisory Networks at Nuffic
Ciran is a hub of the global network of indigenous knowledge centres. It publishes the IK-Monitor , is a partner of the IK initiative and a special supporter of African IK centres. It works in close cooperation with CIKARD, whose late founder Michael Warren has been a key promoter of the global IK network.

See also a list of other active organizations and institutions here