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Indigenous Knowledge of Traditional Medical Practitioners in The Treatment of Sickle Cell Anemia
2010
Author(s): Olatokun WM
The study examined the information seeking behaviour of traditional medical practitioners in the treatment of sickle cell anemia as well as the level of use of local indigenous system and its level of acceptance in the treatment of the disease.
Training Module on Indigeneous Peoples’ Issues
2010
Author(s): The Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
This section of the training module tries to capture some short key messages from agreed UN policy documents, which are intended to guide UN staff members during the planning and implementation of development processes. Adherence to this guidance should ultimately result in the improved recognition of indigenous peoples’ rights at the national level, putting policy into practice.
The Tkarihwaié:ri Code of Ethical Conduct to Ensure Respect for the Cultural and Intellectual Heritage of Indigenous and Local Communities
2010
Publisher/Organisation: Convention on Biological Diversity
The guidelines aim to promote respect, preserve and maintain traditional knowledge, innovations and practices relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
Traditional Medicine of The Nicobarese
2010
Author(s): Verma C , Bhatia S , Srivastava S
The aim of the study was to cover all the aspects related to their traditional system which includes their traditional beliefs and practices regarding health and sickness, home remedies, magico-religious treatment and plant folk medicine.
An Appraisal of The Traditional Post-Harvest Pest Management Methods in Northeast Indian Uplands
2010
Author(s): Sinha B
There has been a paradigm shift in recent years towards the use of natural, reliable, and sustainable products in grain protection; from the conventional use of synthetic toxic substances. The role of traditional knowledge in storage protection is being increasingly realized across the globe.
Insecticides and Ethnomedicine of HIV/AIDS at Tokombere (Far North Cameroon)
2010
Author(s): Noumi E , Anguessin, B
This study shows the efforts being made to find drug from plant sources based on ethnomedicine.
Displaced and Marginalized: Protecting the Traditional Knowledge, Customary Laws and Forest Rights of the Yanadi tribals of Andhra Pradesh
2010
Author(s): Vedavathy S
This study sought to protect community rights over TK and customary practices related to it. It was undertaken with the Yanadi community of Chittoor and Nellore districts of Andhra Pradesh and entailed an extensive survey and research to find ways to protect their rich TK, bio-resources and customary laws and practices that are intricately woven together.
Agriculture Knowledge and Perception in Tribal Communities
2010
Author(s): Nidheesh KB
The study was conducted to assess the knowledge and perception tribals’ adults in a Kerala state regarding natural resources, food and agriculture.
International Indigenous Policy Journal
2010
Publisher/Organisation: Western University, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
IIPJ is a peer-reviewed, policy-relevant research journal addressing issues pertaining to Indigenous Peoples throughout the world.
Linking People, Places and Products
2010
Author(s): Vandecandelaere E , Arfini F, Belletti G, Marescotti, A.
The aim of this guide is to provide local stakeholders with a conceptual framework, concrete illustrations and methodologies for the promotion and preservation of quality products linked to geographical origin and for implementation of GIs.