National Workshop: Potential of Indigenous Knowledge and Tourism for Sustainable Development on: May 8, 2025
Organized by: Indigenous Knowledge Office Coordinator & Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Technology Incubation.
- It was the First National Workshop on IK. highlighted the critical role of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in Ethiopia’s sustainable development.
- It fostered interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars, community leaders, and policymakers to explore indigenous systems in healthcare, agriculture, technology, Gada and culture, and tourism.
Critical Discussions & Recommendations
- Policy & Collaboration: Advocate for IK inclusion in national policies, inter-university databases, and regional/federal IK office partnerships.
- Community Engagement: Incentivize IK holders (e.g., healers) to share knowledge through certification and land grants for medicinal plant conservation.
- Education & Research: Integrate IK into school curricula and prioritize research on high-potential resources (e.g., Prunus africana).
- The other workshop activities include cultural dress show and Cultural food exhibition as part of indigenous element of people of the areas.
Generally, the workshop ignited a roadmap to leverage Ethiopia’s IK for equitable development, emphasizing documentation, legal protection, and cross-sector collaboration.
The Indigenous knowledge Office is proud to officially launch the Indigenous Knowledge (IK) Office through radio and media platforms such as HU FM, Fana TV, ETV, OBN, and Harari TV. A workshop accompanied by a food and cultural exhibition successfully showcased the community’s rich indigenous traditions and cuisine.
