ILC to Participate in Building an International IKS Academy in Tanzania
« View All ArticlesIndigenous knowledge and innovation systems play a huge role in sustainable community livelihood and development.
The increasing community and international interest and awareness on their importance has led to the development of various initiatives from private individuals, government, and non-governmental organizations to develop structures and projects to promote this important role of IKS in community life.
One of the major problems facing the promotion of IKS in sustainable development and community livelihood, is qualified and committed human resource capacity.
That’s why a number of IKS researchers, academics, and IKS practitioners from Southern and East Africa are building an IKS Academy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (East Africa).
The plan is to develop a holistic and unique human resource capital/cadre of IKS educators, researchers and community workers from different countries, within and outside Africa, capable of promoting IKS research, training and community outreach in communities, government, development agencies and other sectors of development.
The project is coordinated by Professor Hassan Kaya, coordinator of the IKS Centre of Excellence for Curriculum Studies, Research and Training at the North West University (South Africa).
Acknowledging the important role the Indigenous Learning Company (ILC) is playing in promoting and developing IKS human capital development among First Nations in North America, the project initiators have invited ILC to be a partner in the establishment of this international academy.
The partnership will facilitate the movement and exchange of experiences including expertise among IK holders, researchers, academics, youth and other stakeholders from the two continents.