Traditional Knowledge in Policy and Practice : Approaches to Development and Human Well-Being / UN.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

UN.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Democracy and Governance.

Local Subjects:

Democracy and Governance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (402 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York : United Nations, 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Traditional knowledge (TK) has contributed immensely to shaping development and human well-being. Its influence spans a variety of sectors, including agriculture, health, education and governance. However, in today's world, TK is increasingly underrepresented or under-utilized. Further, while the applicability of TK to human and environmental welfare is well-recognized, collated information on how TK contributes to different sectors is not easily accessible. This book focuses on the relevance of TK to key environment- and development-related sectors, discusses the current debates within each of these sectors and presents suggestions as to how TK can be effectively integrated with conventional science and policy. A valuable resource to researchers, academics and policymakers, Traditional knowledge in policy and practice provides a comprehensive overview of TK, and its links and contributions to social, economic, environmental, ethical and political issues.

Contents:

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Abbreviations

Introduction

Diversities of knowledge communities, their worldviews and sciences: On the challenges of their co-evolution

Indigenous knowledge and indigenous peoples' education

Indigenous institutions and contemporary development in Ghana: Potentials and challenges

Gender and traditional knowledge: Seeing blind spots, redressing inequities for women

Traditional knowledge, indigenous communities and ethical values

Making space for grandma: The emancipation of traditional knowledge and the dominance of western-style intellectual property rights regimes

Characteristics, current relevance and retention of traditional knowledge in agriculture

Traditional knowledge and health

Traditional knowledge: From environmental management to territorial development

Traditional knowledge and biodiversity: Can the co-evolution of natural and social systems continue?

Bridging formal and informal governance regimes for effective water management: The role of traditional knowledge

Integrating traditional knowledge in climate change adaptation

Traditional knowledge and economic development: The biocultural dimension

A practical approach to traditional knowledge and indigenous heritage management: A case study of Moriori heritage management practice

Conclusion

Glossary.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed May 1, 2017).

ISBN:

9789210563338

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