Definitions

Local knowledge that is unique to a given culture or society, which is the basis for local-level decision making in agriculture, health care, education and other matters of concern in rural communities. (Source:GEMET/ WIK)

Hierarchy
Broader: Concepts
Narrower: traditional medicine
Alternative labels:
indigenous practice
traditional knowledge
traditional practice
Concept URI: http://www.informea.org/terms/indigenous-knowledge
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