Recording and Using Indigenous Knowledge: A Manual (IIRR, 1996, 211 p.): Part 4 Mini-case studies - How development can build on IK: Mini-case studies

Recording and Using Indigenous Knowledge: A Manual (IIRR, 1996, 211 p.)

Part 4 Mini-case studies - How development can build on IK

		Mini-case studies
		Problem identification and prioritization in Kiko Rosa, Philippines
		Community manged health in Pinagsanjaan, Philippines
		Incorporation of local free species in an agroforestry project in Layong Mabilog Philippines
		Local vegetable varieties for home gardening programs
		Traditional animal dispersal schemes in Cavite, Philippines
		Increasing food Production in Negros, Philippines
		Overcoming labor shortages through indigenous mutual-help groups
		Promoting the use of IK in Venezuela
		Farmers' experiments in teak germination in Sri Lanka
		Promoting an indigenous savings scheme in Ethiopia

Mini-case studies

This section features 10 mini-case studies. They are based on field experiences of IIRR and several other organizations.

Each case highlights one or several of the many ways development projects: can build on IK, what can be done, and what hasn't worked. In particular case studies illustrate:

- the use of IK in planning, and the integration of IK recording in planing.
- the application of different types of IK (such as i technologies, animals and plants, human resources, local organizations, and schemes) during project implementation.
- the use of selected methods in recording and assessing IK.
- the modification of selected IK challenges faced when introducing to extensionists IK as a useful resource.

The cases are short and focus on project aspects which relate to IK.