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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: WIK)

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Brown A, Haihambo CK 2015. Developmental issues facing the San people of Namibia: Road to de-marginalization in formal education. Indigenous knowledge of Namibia 311-330

Website link:https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctvgc619h

Haihambo CK 2015. Messages given to adolescents and young adults during initiation ceremonies and their relation to HIV/AIDS. Indigenous knowledge of Namibia 331-360

Website link:https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctvgc619h

Chinsembu GMM, Hamunyela M 2015. To integrate or not: Exploring the prospects and challenges of integrating indigenous knowledge at the University of Namibia. Indigenous knowledge of Namibia 361-378

Website link:https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctvgc619h

Chinsembu KC 2015. Introduction. Indigenous knowledge of Namibia 1-7

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Website link:https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctvgc619h

Jones BTB 2012. Recognition and Support of ICCAs in Namibia. Recognising and Supporting Territories and Areas Conserved By Indigenous Peoples And Local Communities: Global Overview and National Case Studies

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Sullivan S 1999. Folk and formal, local and national- Damara knowledge and community conservation in southern Kunene, Namibia. Cimbebasia (15) 1-28

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Sullivan_folk_formal_Cimbebasia_1999.pdf	12.1 MB

Street RA, Prinsloo G 2013. Commercially Important Medicinal Plants of South Africa: A Review. Journal of Chemistry (2013) 205048

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Commercially Important Medicinal Plants of South Africa A Review.pdf	1.71 MB

Cheikhyoussef A, Embashu W 2013. Ethnobotanical knowledge on indigenous fruits in Ohangwena and Oshikoto regions in Northern Namibia. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 9 34

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Ethnobotanical knowledge on indigenous fruits in Ohangwena and Oshikoto regions.pdf	1.83 MB

Dan V, Mchombu K, Mosimane A 2010. Indigenous medicinal knowledge of the San people: the case of Farm Six, Northern Namibia. Information Development 26 (2) 129–140

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Indigenous medicinal knowledge of the San people_2010.pdf	334.6 KB

Nair JJ, van Staden J 2014. Traditional usage, phytochemistry and pharmacology of the South African medicinal plant Boophone disticha (L.f.) Herb. (Amaryllidaceae). Journal of Ethnopharmacology 151 (1) 12-26

Website link:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24211396

Chinsembu KC 2015. Bioprospecting for 'green diamonds': Medicinal plants used in the management of HIV/AIDS-related conditions. Indigenous Knowledge of Namibia 9-40

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Bioprospecting for green diamonds_Medicinal plants used in the management of HIV_AIDS_related conditions.pdf	776.51 KB

Shackleton SE, Shackleton RT 2017. Local knowledge regarding ecosystem services and disservices from invasive alien plants in the arid Kalahari, South Africa. Journal of Arid Environments 159 22-33

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Local knowledge regarding ecosystem services and disservices from invasive alien plants in the arid Kalahari.pdf	1.09 MB

Klintenberg P 2007. More water, less grass? An assessment of resource degradation and stakeholders' perceptions of environmental change in Ombuga grassland, northern Namibia.

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More water_less grass_Klintenberg P 2007 Thesis.pdf	8.38 MB

Marius LN, Osafo ELK, Mpofu IDT, van der Merwe P, Boys J, Attoh-Kotoku V 2017. Indigenous knowledge and identification of local woody plant species as potential feeds for goats in the communal farming areas of Namibia. Livestock Research for Rural Development 29 (1)

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Indigenous knowledge and identification of local woody plant species as potential feeds for goats in the communal farming areas of Namibia.pdf	348.15 KB

Leffers A 2003. Gemsbok Bean and Kalahari Truffle - traditional plants used by Jul'hoansi in north-eastern Namibia.

Website link:https://www.namibiana.de/de/gemsbok-bean-and-kalahari-truffle.html

Kgathi DL, Mbaiwa JE, Motsholapheko MR 2003. Local institutions and natural resource management in Ngamiland. Water and Ecosystem Resources in Regional Development- Balancing Societal Needs and Wants and Natural Resources Systems Sustainability.

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Local institutions and natural resource management in Ngamiland.pdf	369.28 KB

Bendsen H, Motsholapheko MR 2003. The role of indigenous technical knowledge in natural resource management in Ngamiland.

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The role of indigenous technical knowledge in natural resource management in Ngamiland.pdf	171.6 KB

2020. Trusting local knowledge: the case of fire management in a Namibian park.

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Trusting local knowledge_ the case of fire management in a Namibian park.pdf	2.94 MB

Website link:https://theconversation.com/trusting-local-knowledge-the-case-of-fire-management-in-a-namibian-park-144747

Krugmann H, Cole D, du Plessis P 2003. Access and benefit-sharing mechanisms for the use of botanical resources in Namibia.

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Research Discussion Paper 66_2003.pdf	328.3 KB

Liebenberg L, //Ao /A, Lombard M, Shermer M, Xhukwe /U, Biesele M, //XAO D, Carruthers P, Kxao ≠O, Hansson SO, Langwane HK, Elbroch LM, /Ui N, Keeping D, Humphrey G, Newman G, G/ aq’o /U, Steventon J, Kashe N, Stevenson R, Benadie K, du Plessis P, Minye J, Kxunta /U, Ludwig B, Daqm ≠O, Louw M, Debe D, Voysey M 2021. Tracking Science: An alternative for those excluded by Citizen Science. Citizen Science: Theory and Practice 6 (1) 1–16

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Tracking Science_An alternative for those excluded by Citizen Science.pdf	979.36 KB

Nakanyete NF, Shikangalah RN, Vatuva A 2018. Drought as a disaster in the Namibian context. International Journal of Science and Research 9 (3) 377-386

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Drought as a Disaster in the Namibian Context.pdf	742.56 KB

2014. Indigenous Plant Products in Namibia.

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Indigenous Plant Products in Namibia.pdf	13.14 MB

Cunningham AB 1992. The role of ethnobotany and indigenous knowledge in conservation of plant genetic resources. Dinteria 23 119-131

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Dinteria 23_1992_16.pdf	1.81 MB

Kgosikoma OE, Mogotsi K 2013. Understanding the causes of bush encroachment in Africa: The key to effective management of savanna grasslands. Tropical Grasslands - Forrajes Tropicales 1 215−219

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Understanding the causes of bush encroachment in Africa_The key to effective management of savanna grasslands.pdf	387.77 KB

Dart RA 1931. Rock engravings in southern Africa and some clues to their significance and age. South African Journal of Science XXVIII 475-486

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Rock engravings in southern Africa and some clues to their significance and age.pdf	781.92 KB

Indigenous Peoples of Africa Coordinating Committee (IPACC) 2006. Southern African Regional Workshop on the Formalisation of the Traditional Knowledge of Tracking, 25 – 29 September 2006, Klein Dobe n!ore camp N||oq'àn!'àè - Nyae Nyae Conservancy Tsumkwe East, Namibia.

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Tsumkwe_IPACC.pdf	2.78 MB

Hoveka V, Mack R 2007. Biodiversity Knowledge Management - Namibia's National Biodiversity Programme 1994-2005. Some Lessons Learnt.

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Namibias National Biodiversity Programme 1994_2005_Some Lessons Learnt.pdf	349.94 KB

Laltaika E 2022. Chapter 24: Western Intellectual Property Rights Regimes and Traditional Knowledge Protection Systems in Africa. Environmental Law and Policy in Namibia: Towards making Africa the Tree of Life 43 643-659

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Chapter 24_Western Intellectual Property Rights Regimes and Traditional Knowledge Protection Systems in Africa.pdf	2.14 MB

Gwasira G, Akawa M, Nakanyete NF 2021. Cultural villages as drivers of rural poverty alleviation in Namibia: The case of Uukwaludhi Royal Homestead. Journal of the Namibia Scientific Society 68 103-119

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Cultural villages as drivers of rural poverty alleviation in Namibia_2021.pdf	571.47 KB

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 2012. Green Economy Sectoral Study: BioTrade – A catalyst for transitioning to a green economy in Namibia.

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Biotrade Report 2012.pdf	14.93 MB

Sullivan S, Ganuses WS 2022. !Nara harvesters of the northern Namib: a cultural history through three photographed encounters. Journal of the Namibia Scientific Society 69 115-139

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Nara harvesters of the northern Namibia.pdf	1.91 MB

Sullivan S, Ganuses WS 2021. Densities of meaning in west Namibian landscapes: genealogies, ancestral agencies, and healing. Mapping the Unmappable? Cartographic Explorations with Indigenous Peoples in Africa 139-190

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Taylor JJ, Beinart W 2012. Naming the land : San identity and community conservation in Namibia's West Caprivi.

Website link:https://unam.on.worldcat.org/search/detail/908063248?queryString=San%20Identity%20and%20Community%20Conservation%20in%20Namibia%27s%20West%20Caprivi&submit2=Search

Ipinge S 1998. Namibia National Sorghum and Pearl Millet Improvement Programme. A Proposal for release of pearl millet varieties. SDMV 93032 (Okashana 2), SDMV 92040 (KANGARA).

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Namibia National Sorghum and Pearl Millet Improvement Programme.pdf	138.07 KB

Eiki N, Maake M, Lebelo S, Sakong B, Sebola N, Mabelebele M 2022. Survey of Ethnoveterinary Medicines used to treat lLivestock diseases in Omusati and Kunene Regions of Namibia. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 9 762771

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Survey of Ethnoveterinary Medicines used to treat lLivestock diseases in Omusati and Kunene Regions of Namibia.pdf	704 KB

Menestrey Schwieger DA 2022. Exploring pastoralists' perceptions of desertification tipping points in Namibia's communal drylands: An ethnographic case study from Okakarara constituency. Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice 129 (3)

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Exploring pastoralists perceptions of desertification tipping points in Namibias communal drylands.pdf	510.21 KB

Eisold J, Tönsjost S, Bollig M, Linstädter A 2006. Local and ecological knowledge on natural resource management - A case study from north-western Namibia.

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Local and Ecological Knowledge on Natural Resource Management_A Case Study from north_western Namibia.pdf	191.62 KB

du Preez I, Nepolo E, Siyengwa R, Shapi M, Cheikhyoussef A, Mumbengegwi D 2011. Study on indigenous medicinal knowledge in Caprivi Region; Field Trip Report.

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Study on indigenous medicinal knowledge in Caprivi Region.pdf	602.72 KB

Maroyi A, Cheikhyoussef A 2015. A comparative study of medicinal plants used in rural areas of Namibia and Zimbabwe. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge 14 (3) 401-406

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A comparative study of medicinal plants used in rural areas of Namibia and Zimbabwe.pdf	242.17 KB

Chataika B, Akundabweni L, Achigan-Dako EG, Sibiya J, Kwapata K, Thomas B 2020. Diversity and domestication status of Spider Plant (Gynandropsis gynandra, L.) amongst Sociolinguistic Groups of Northern Namibia. Agronomy 10 (1)

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Bhattacharya S, Jha A, Thakur T, Madhu Dr, Manohar Ranjalkar K, Rajendra Ekashinge M, Velammal M, Shrivastava R, Machhindra Barwant M 2023. Ethnomedicinal application of rare and endangered medicinal plants. Journal of Namibian Studies 35 4909-4916

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Ethnomedicinal application of rare and endangered medicinal plants.pdf	193.89 KB

Müller B, Linstädter A, Frank K, Bollig M, Wissel C 2007. Learning from local knowledge: modeling the pastoral-nomadic range management of the Himba, Namibia. Ecological Applications 17 (7) 1857-1875

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Learning from local knowledge_modeling the pastoral_nomadic range management_Himba.pdf	408.25 KB

Brinkmann K, Menestrey Schwieger DA, Grieger L, Heshmati S, Rauchecker M 2023. How and why do rangeland changes and their underlying drivers differ across Namibia's two major land-tenure systems?. The Rangeland Journal 45 (3) 123-139

Website link:https://www.publish.csiro.au/rj/rj23007

Rodin RJ 1985. The ethnobotany of the Kwanyama Ovambos. Monographs in Systematic Botany from the Missouri Botanical Garden 9

Website link:https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/149934

Malan JS, Owen-Smith GL 1974. Ethnobotany of Kaokoland: an ecosystem analysis.

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Ethnobotany of Kaokoland_an ecosystem analysis.pdf	27.23 MB

van Wyk B-E 2002. A review of ethnobotanical research in southern Africa. South African Journal of Botany 68 1-13

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Helm C, Thompson C, de Vynck J 2024. The contribution of Ju’ǀhoansi Indigenous Master Trackers to the Cape south coast ichnology project. Journal of the Namibia Scientific Society 71 9-14

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The contribution of Juhoansi Indigenous Master Trackers to the Cape south coast ichnology project.pdf	298.81 KB

Liengme CA 1983. A survey of ethnobotanical research in southern Africa. Bothalia 14 (3-4) 621-629

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A survey of ethnobotanical research in southern Africa.pdf	1.66 MB

David MS, Pinto M, Iileka T, Andreas A, Lendelvo S 2026. Assessing the role of tacit knowledge in the management of state forest reserves of Namibia. Namibian Journal of Environment 12 (C) 12-19

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2003. Proceedings of the 2nd National Indigenous Fruit Stakeholders Workshop, Tsumeb, 8-9 May 2003.. Proceedings of the 2nd National Indigenous Fruit Stakeholders Workshop

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IFTT workshop proceedings final_2003.pdf	634.85 KB