Nirekha De Silva

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How Can the Third World Overcome Academic Dependency?

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Can the knowledge of the traditional healers be assessed by a formal system of assessment?

A traditional healer is a person who is recognized by the community in which he lives as competent to provide traditional health care. They usually practices healing from generation to generation...

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Traditional Knowledge Vs. Civilizational Knowledge

What is the difference between 'Traditional Knowledge' and 'Civilizational Knowledge'? What is the most appropriate term?

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How can the former colonies overcome the impact of prevailing colonial education systems?

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Who are the traditional knowledge holders who are not indigenous?

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