Answer to Question #195863 in English for PHILISIWE

Question

4Why is indigenous knowledge important?explain using specific examples

Answer 1

Indigenous knowledge forms the foundation of local-level decision-making in areas such as food security, human and animal health, education, and other crucial economic and social activities. It is the knowledge that helps the society to make appropriate decisions in agriculture and education, that are acceptable to their lifeways. It is applied alongside the wester knowledge to create development solutions that are culturally acceptable to the society being helped. An example of indigenous knowledge is Acupuncture from China.