Model_isi; Developing a Model for Indigenous Knowledge Management

Abstract

This article presents the initial development of a communication model (Model_isi) as a mean of gathering, presenting and transferring indigenous knowledge in knowledge management. The article first discusses the need for an appropriate complimentary model for indigenous knowledge management which differs from the existing methods and models. Then the paper suggests the newly developed model for indigenous know ledge management which can he implemented as a complementary approach for the existing scientific method. The paper further presents the effectiveness of the developed method in reflecting upon a pilot demonstration carried out on selected indigenous communities of Sri Tanka. Keywords: Indigenous