Practical Training on ‘’The Role of Indigenous Technology and Engineering for Ethiopia’s Construction and Tourism Industry Sustainable Development: Policy, Practice, and Future Prospects”
The Indigenous Knowledge Office and the Institute of Technology (HIT) Managing Director Office organized a training session on June 11, 2025, at Haramaya Institute of Technology, aiming to integrate Indigenous Technology and Engineering (ITE) with modern practices to advance sustainable construction, heritage-based tourism, and economic resilience. The training highlighted ITE’s role in sustainable development, cultural preservation, and import substitution by examining traditional materials and techniques, their scientific foundations, and their potential for modern applications. Key themes included ITE’s contributions to eco-friendly construction, resilient heritage conservation (e.g., UNESCO sites like Harar Jugol and Fasil Ghebbi), and climate-resilient, low-carbon alternatives to imported materials. Discussions also explored blending indigenous wisdom with modern engineering through research and policy support.
The methodology featured expert presentations, interactive discussions, live demonstrations of traditional techniques, and case study analyses to foster innovation and collaboration between traditional knowledge systems and contemporary engineering education.
The training was given for participants (experts) who represent different vocational collage found in eastern Hararghe, Maya city, Harari and Dire Dawa, two experts from 18 TVET Collage totally 36 trainees has been participated. this training served as a critical platform for knowledge exchange, fostering a new generation of engineers, architects, and policymakers who can leverage ITE for sustainable progress.
