Integration of the indigenous knowledge system (IKS) for sustainable management and use of biodiversity in south Nguru mountain forest, Tanzania: the influence of socio-economic and political factors.
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Date
2013
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Abstract
Using the South Nguru Mountain forest, this study explored the socio-economic and political factors influencing
integration of the indigenous knowledge system (IKS) into biodiversity conservation methods and practices for
sustainable management and use of biodiversity. Semi-structured and key-informant interviews, field observations and
Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were used for data collection. Lack of official recognition, motivation and capacity
building of the indigenous social structures were limiting the wide use, application and integration of the IKS. Other
factors include: age; sex; education level; household labour; household income; farm size and years of residency of
respondents. The study recommends that official recognition, motivation and capacity building of indigenous social
structures, training on the significances of the IKS and addressing the problem of household-level poverty while ensuring
reciprocal relationships among actors is the cornerstone for integration of the IKS for sustainable management and use of
biodiversity.
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Integration, Indigenous knowledge system, Sustainable management and use of biodiversity, Biodiversity conservation methods and practices, South Nguru Mountain Forest, Tanzania
Citation
http://www.jsd-africa.com/Jsda/Vol15No8-Winter2013B/PDF/