Browsing by Subject "Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS)"

Imparting skill development training to the Lakadong turmeric farmers of the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya

Roy, Debjani; Kurup, Jayashree (2010-11)

The present paper is the report on the Lakadong variety of turmeric which has the highest curcumin content in the world (7.4%) is native to the Lakadong area of the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya ( Lat 25° 10' 60N ; ...
The Lines that Divide: A Study to Explore the Existence and Use of Technology and Innovative Educational Approaches to Foster Educational Progression Among Indigenous Groups

McKay, Maxine (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

It is often professed that “the highest performing education systems are those that combine equity with quality, access, innovation and technology” (OECD, pg. 5, 2012). Consequently, if education is to create opportunities ...
The Role of Open and Distance Learning in Skills Development: A Papua New Guinean Case Study

Minol, Kipli Joan (2010-11)

A skills based society is one that will help it to move forward and progress in development. Skills come hand in hand with Knowledge – i.e. new skills are always needed to complement new knowledge acquired. Open and Distance ...