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    Integration of the indigenous knowledge system (IKS) for sustainable management and use of biodiversity in south Nguru mountain forest, Tanzania: the influence of socio-economic and political factors.
    (Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 2013) Ruheza, S; Mattee, Z.A; Chingonikaya, E.E; Kilugwe, Zuena
    Using the South Nguru Mountain forest, this study explored the socio-economic and political factors influencing integration of the indigenous knowledge system (IKS) into biodiversity conservation methods and practices for sustainable management and use of biodiversity. Semi-structured and key-informant interviews, field observations and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were used for data collection. Lack of official recognition, motivation and capacity building of the indigenous social structures were limiting the wide use, application and integration of the IKS. Other factors include: age; sex; education level; household labour; household income; farm size and years of residency of respondents. The study recommends that official recognition, motivation and capacity building of indigenous social structures, training on the significances of the IKS and addressing the problem of household-level poverty while ensuring reciprocal relationships among actors is the cornerstone for integration of the IKS for sustainable management and use of biodiversity.