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This section focuses on contributions that indigenous practices can make to achieve crucial development goals. Much has been learned about the efficacy and sustainability of indigenous knowledge and practices in many areas of development. Here we discuss how local solutions and community-based practices contribute to two important development themes – reaching the MDGs and combating HIV/AIDS.
IK and the MDGs: Cases noted in IK Notes demonstrate that with appropriate adaptation and leveraging with other knowledge resources, IK can make a significant contribution in reducing poverty and improving livelihood. More...
IK and HIV/AIDS: Examples from different African countries demonstrate that indigenous solutions to spread of HIV/AIDS can be equally or more valid, efficient, and effective than those designed on external models. More...
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