Universal Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 5(1), pp. 18 - 26
DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2017.050103
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Knowledge Management Strategy for Indigenous Knowledge on Land Use and Agricultural Development in Western Ethiopia

Ramata Mosissa ¹, Worku Jimma ^2,*, Rahel Bekele ^3
1 Mettu University, Ethiopia
² Department of Information Science, Jimma University, Ethiopia
³ School of Information Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

ABSTRACT

Knowledge plays a great role whenever there is change and growths follow a complex field and competitive. Agriculture in Ethiopia today is such field. Encouraging knowledge in this field is a critical point in the transformation of agricultural sector in Ethiopia. Also managing knowledge within the communities enhances agricultural development. Therefore the main aim of this study is to develop knowledge management strategy in managing indigenous knowledge of land use and agricultural development in western Ethiopia, Ilu Aba Bora zone which is crucial to enhance management of agricultural indigenous knowledge and land Data was collected using focus group discussion, questionnaire, information mapping from local communities, extension officers and land management officers of Ilu Aba Bora Zone. The result of the study revealed that local communities had various IK on land use and agricultural development. However, this knowledge was not acquired, developed, shared and preserved well. The major barriers to indigenous knowledge of land use and agricultural development in the local communities include poor knowledge sharing culture, lack of IK records, lack of trust, no interest to receive IK by younger generation, oral transfer of IK, change of life style and poor recognition of IK. Further research works are recommended to enhance management of indigenous knowledge of local communities.

KEYWORDS
Knowledge Management, Indigenous Knowledge, Agricultural Development, Land Use

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Ramata Mosissa , Worku Jimma , Rahel Bekele , "Knowledge Management Strategy for Indigenous Knowledge on Land Use and Agricultural Development in Western Ethiopia," Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 18 - 26, 2017. DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2017.050103.

(b). APA Format:
Ramata Mosissa , Worku Jimma , Rahel Bekele (2017). Knowledge Management Strategy for Indigenous Knowledge on Land Use and Agricultural Development in Western Ethiopia. Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, 5(1), 18 - 26. DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2017.050103.