Developing a strategy and action plan for mainstreaming indigenous knowledge in Kenya : concept paper

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2004

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National Environment Management Authority, Nairobi, KE

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This paper works towards developing a strategy for mainstreaming Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in Kenya as part of the ongoing policy process. The strategy could focus on key development areas (arranged and outlined in section headings): Human and animal health and nutrition; Food security; Cultural education and living values and ethics; Technology development and transfer including ‘jua kali’ (informal self-employment economy); Conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of resources; and, Policy and legal framework.

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INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION DISSEMINATION, GOVERNMENT POLICY, KENYA, NUTRITION, HIV/AIDS, SOUTH OF SAHARA, FOOD SECURITY, BIODIVERSITY, RESOURCES CONSERVATION

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/26059

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009