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dc.contributor.authorChepchirchir, Sally
dc.contributor.authorKwanya, Tom
dc.contributor.authorKamau, Alice
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-14T07:25:58Z
dc.date.available2018-11-14T07:25:58Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.identifier.urihttps://karuspace.karu.ac.ke/handle/20.500.12092/2174
dc.descriptiondoi.org/10.1108/GKMC-05-2018-0043en_US
dc.description.abstractPurpose – Indigenous knowledge (IK) is the anchor of survival and stability for indigenous communities. The purpose of this study was to establish how the socioeconomic value of IK can be maximised in Kenya througheffectiveenactmentandimplementationofrelevantpoliciesandlegislation. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a mixed methods research using a survey design. The target population comprised 104 top- and middle-level managers drawn from organisations implementing diverse IK policies and legislation. Primary data were collected from the target population using questionnaires.Additional data were collected using content analysis of IK policies and legislation.The collected data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of IBM’s Statistical Package for Social Sciences(SPSSVersion22)software. Findings – The findings revealed a low awareness of the IK policies and legislation by the stakeholders. It also became evident that the policies and legislation relevant to IK are not implemented effectively. The authors conclude that policies and legislation do not maximise the socioeconomic value of IK in Kenya. Originality/value – This is an original study which has practical implications for the use of IK for socioeconomic purposes. The findings of the study may be used to influence policy formulation and implementation; theory on IK; and practices which mainstream IK in socioeconomic activities in Kenya and beyond.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEmerald insighten_US
dc.subjectKenyaen_US
dc.subjectKnowledge managementen_US
dc.subjectIntellectual propertyen_US
dc.subjectIndigenous knowledgeen_US
dc.subjectLegal aspectsen_US
dc.subjectPolicies and legislationen_US
dc.titleMaximising the socioeconomic value of indigenous knowledge through policies and legislation in Kenyaen_US
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dc.typeArticleen_US


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