 | Recording and Using Indigenous Knowledge: A Manual (IIRR, 1996, 211 p.) |
 |  | Part 1 Indigenous knowledge and development |
|  | (introduction...) |
| | Introduction |
| | How the manual was compiled |
| | How to use the manual |
| | What is indigenous knowledge? |
| | Who knows what? |
| | Characteristics of local systems |
| | Why is indigenous knowledge useful? |
| | Helping communities conserve their IK |
| | Using indigenous knowledge in development |
| | Recording IK in communities |
| | Intellectual property rights |
| | Part 2 Recording and assessment methodologies |
| | Recording methods |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Sources and documentation of IK |
| | Sample selection |
| | How to draw a sample |
| | Identifying indigenous specialists |
| | Observation and interviewing |
| | Case studies |
| | Field observation |
| | In-depth interviews |
| | Interviewing |
| | Participant observation |
| | Participative technology analysis |
| | Surveys |
| | Working with groups |
| | Brainstorming |
| | Five questions |
| | Games |
| | Group discussions |
| | Role play |
| | Strengths and weaknesses |
| | SWOT analysis |
| | Village reflections |
| | Village workshop |
| | Using diagram |
| | Flow chart |
| | Historical comparison |
| | Illustrations and diagrams |
| | Mapping |
| | Matrix |
| | Modeling bioresource flows |
| | Seasonal Pattern chart |
| | Sorting and ranking |
| | Taxonomies |
| | Transect |
| | Venn (or chapti) diagramming |
| | Webbing |
| | Audio-visual media |
| | Cassette documentation |
| | Participatory video |
| | Photo/slide documentation |
| | Part 3 Assessment of indigenous knowledge |
| | Assessing IK |
| | Criteria for assessing IK |
| | Tapping assessment |
| | Using western science methods to assess IK |
| | Monitoring and evaluation |
| | 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 |
| | Part 5 - Question guides |
| | Question guides |
| | Gender and indigenous knowledge |
| | Farmer-to-farmer extension and farmer experimentation |
| | Soil fertility |
| | Cropping systems |
| | Gardening |
| | Agroforestry |
| | Watershed management |
| | Environment, natural resources. and biodiversity |
| | Coastal resource s management |
| | Aquaculture |
| | Animal husbandry and healthcare |
| | Food and nutrition |
| | Reproductive health and family planning |
| | Water and sanitation |
| | Health financing schemes |
| | Healthcare systems |
| | Occupational health |
| | Organizations and leadership |
| | Credit and savings |
| | Enterprise development |
| | Communication |
| | Part 6 - Resources |
| | Abbreviations and definitions |
| | References |
| | Addresses |
| | Project staff and contributors |
Assessing IK
Recognizing the general value of IK is one thing; assessing specific aspects of IK for application in development projects is another. To use IK in development we must be selective. Some IK is out-of-date, some is ineffective, and some is even harmful. We must, therefore, establish methods to assess IK, giving importance to the perspectives of both insiders and outsiders.
Assessing IK means identifying potentially useful IK and evaluating its effectiveness. It is necessary to do this in Steps 2 and 3 of project implementation (see How to use this manual and Using IK in development).
Many examples in this manual contain general ideas and advice on how and what type of IK could be improved or blended. For example, you could consider employing indigenous money lenders to implement credit schemes (see Using IK in development). Mini-case studies (in Part 4) describe how a traditional animal dispersal scheme was modified to help more farmers, and how insiders and outsiders together experimented in the germination of teak tree seeds.
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