Review of indigenous knowledge in Uganda: implications for its promotion
Abstract
Indigenous knowledge (IK) has a role to play for households and community well-being in Uganda. However, IK is undergoing significant change and is on the decline in Uganda because of factors such as acculturation or the loss of IK through exposure to external cultures. In this paper we review some of the roles of, and threats to, IK with particular reference to the local community of Kaliro District. We make some recommendations on how to conserve IK in Kaliro and elsewhere in Uganda.
Key words: traditional knowledge, conservation, traditional medicine, ethnobotany
How to Cite:
Tabuti, J. & Van Damme, P., (2012) “Review of indigenous knowledge in Uganda: implications for its promotion”, Afrika Focus 25(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/af.v25i1.4961
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