Developing a strategy and action plan for mainstreaming indigenous knowledge in Kenya : final project narrative report

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2004

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National Environment Management Authority, Nairobi, KE

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One of the consequences of colonialism was the near erasure and marginalization of cultural and intellectual contributions of non-western knowledge systems. The study aimed to develop a strategy and action plan leading into policy and legislation of indigenous knowledge for national sustainable development and poverty alleviation including food security; human and animal health enhancement; development of indigenous knowledge technologies and small-scale enterprises; and conservation of biological resources. The analysis undertook a comprehensive review of available materials on mainstreaming indigenous knowledge in environmental and natural resource management. This report reviews programme activities, outcomes and recommendations.

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INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION DISSEMINATION, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, BIODIVERSITY, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, KENYA, RESOURCES CONSERVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, FINANCIAL ASPECTS, FOOD SECURITY, NUTRITION, BIODIVERSITY, SOUTH OF SAHARA, POLICY MAKING

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