Indigenous Knowledge

China 's ethnic minorities usually live in areas of particular geographic conditions like mountains, grasslands, plateau, desert, etc. To survive in hard living conditions, ethnic minorities have gradually mastered indigenous knowledge that is unique to their specific natural environment, culture, or society. It is recognized that indigenous knowledge can be very valuable and contribute to better sustainable development. AKPRO explores, together with local ethnic minority communities, effective modes of utilizing indigenous knowledge in contemporary development process.

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