Abstract:
Knowledge plays a great role whenever there is
change and growths follow a complex field and competitive.
Agriculture in Ethiopia today is such field. Encouraging
knowledge in this field is a critical point in the
transformation of agricultural sector in Ethiopia. Also
managing knowledge within the communities enhances
agricultural development. Therefore the main aim of this
study is to develop knowledge management strategy in
managing indigenous knowledge of land use and agricultural
development in western Ethiopia, Ilu Aba Bora zone which
is crucial to enhance management of agricultural indigenous
knowledge and land Data was collected using focus group
discussion, questionnaire, information mapping from local
communities, extension officers and land management
officers of Ilu Aba Bora Zone. The result of the study
revealed that local communities had various IK on land use
and agricultural development. However, this knowledge was
not acquired, developed, shared and preserved well. The
major barriers to indigenous knowledge of land use and
agricultural development in the local communities include
poor knowledge sharing culture, lack of IK records, lack of
trust, no interest to receive IK by younger generation, oral
transfer of IK, change of life style and poor recognition of IK.
Further research works are recommended to enhance
management of indigenous knowledge of local communities.
