Application of knowledge management approaches and information and communication technologies to mange indigenous knowledge in the agricultural sector in selected districts of Tanzania.

Lwoga, Edda Tandi

Application of knowledge management approaches and information and communication technologies to mange indigenous knowledge in the agricultural sector in selected districts of Tanzania.

Authors

Lwoga, Edda Tandi

Publisher

College of Business Education

Description

This study investigated the extent to which knowledge management (KM) approaches and information and communication technologies (ICTs) can be used to manage agricultural indigenous knowledge (IK), and introduce relevant exogenous knowledge in some local communities of Tanzania. The recognition and management of local practices do not only give confidence to farmers that their knowledge and skills are valued, but also leads to the preservation and continued use of their IK. Managing IK within and across communities can help to enhance cross-cultural understanding and promote the cultural dimension of agricultural development in the local communities.

Keywords

knowledge management, information and communication technologies (ICTs), indigenous knowledge (IK), agricultural indigenous knowledge, exogenous knowledge