The indigenous food plants programme of Kenya

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Year of Publication
1992
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Indigenous knowledge and sustainable development: 25 selected papers presented at the international symposium held by the International Institute of Rural Reconstruction, September 20-26, 1992
Date Published
01/1992
Publisher
International Institute for Rural Reconstruction
Conference Location
Silang, Cavite, Philippines
Language
English
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Indigenous knowledge is essential to the development process especially for the sustainable use of natural resources. In Kenya, this has been illustrated by the Indigenous Food Plants Programme which endeavours to improve diets as well as preserve cultural practices and preserve biodiversity. The programme is part of a complex of two complementing centres at the National Museums of Kenya this being the Centre for Biodiversity and the new Kenya Resource Centre for Indigenous Knowledge (KENRIK). Both will provide basal data to be utilised in conservation and development. (author).
Conference Name
International Symposium on Indigenous Knowledge 20-26 September 1992
Number of pages
7 pp.