Publication: Indigenization of Knowledge through Research as a Synergy to the Business World; An orientation of the Vision 2030
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2018
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Mount Kenya University
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The purpose of the study was to analyze the role of indigenous knowledge through
research as a synergy to the business world an orientation of the vision 2030. The
objectives included; to assess the business environment in Baringo County: to
determine the role of indigenous knowledge in enhancing monitoring and evaluation
in the business world and to determine the possible way forward in promoting
entrepreneurship in Baringo County, Kenya.The study utilized an ecclectic approach
with a focus on descriptive survey design. The sample comprised of three sub-counties
in Baringo county Kenya.The study participants coprised of six public administrators,
nine bussiness men and 300 local customers.The study findings revealed that It
is important to incorporate research for a sustainable business world. The study
participants observed that this can be best achieved through Action research. The
public administrator observed that indigenous knowledge (IK) is a significant resource
which couldcontribute to the increased efficiency, effectiveness and a better business
world for sustainable development process, while the customers observed thatIK is
the basis for community-level decision making in areas pertaining to foodsecurity,
human and animal health, education, natural resource management and other
vitaleconomic and social activities. The study stipulated the role of the Indigenous
Knowledge for entrepreneurial Development Programs, described the objectives,
and some of the achievements and the challenges ahead, with an orientation to
the Kenya vision 2030. In conclusion, the study argued that the harnessing of IK
empowers local communitiesand could help improve/aid effectiveness in poverty
reduction. This can be championed by the Higher Education Institutions through
action research in science and Technology, Innovation and Development
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Indigenous Knowledge, Action research, vision 2030, Better business world, Research, Monitoring and evaluation