Understanding indigenous knowledge: Bridging the knowledge gap through a knowledge creation model for agricultural development

Edda Tandi Lwoga, Patrick Ngulube, Christine Stilwell · 2010 · South African journal of information management

Summary. Indigenous knowledge management in Tanzania's agricultural sector can be strengthened using Nonaka's knowledge creation theory. The study found that local communities need structured knowledge-creating environments to capture, preserve, and share traditional agricultural knowledge while integrating it with new technologies and innovations. Adequate resources for documentation are essential before this knowledge disappears.

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Lwoga, E. T., Ngulube, P., & Stilwell, C.. (2010). Understanding indigenous knowledge: Bridging the knowledge gap through a knowledge creation model for agricultural development. South African journal of information management. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajim.v12i1.436

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DOI: 10.4102/sajim.v12i1.436
Countries: Tanzania
Regions: Africa
Categories: indigenous-innovation, food-systems, innovation-theory
Added: 2026-04-28