Participatory Knowledge Management to Enhance Local Wisdom Based on Cultural Capital and Resources on the Thai-Cambodian Border, Surin
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Communities along Surin’s Thai-Cambodian border possess extensive local wisdom, particularly in folk medicine. However, its preservation and transmission face challenges due to modernization and a lack of knowledge transmission to younger generations. This study employed qualitative methods, including focus groups, semi-structured in-depth interviews, and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), to investigate knowledge management practices in Khmer, Lao, and Kui communities in the Phanom Dong Rak and Kap Choeng districts, Surin. The research focused on understanding how local medical wisdom, encompassing prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation, is managed and shared within these diverse communities.
The research revealed that while these communities possess extensive local medical knowledge, challenges related to the declining use of folk medicine and a shortage of younger generations to carry on traditional practices persist. This study underscores the urgent need for community-driven knowledge management, cultural sensitivity, and adaptable solutions to empower communities to preserve their valuable heritage. The proposed guidelines, which focus on three key areas: recognizing each community’s diverse cultural assets and resources, implementing effective management of local wisdom knowledge, and fostering active community participation in revitalization efforts, are designed to be implemented by the communities themselves. By addressing these key areas, this research will inform strategies to adapt local wisdom to modern needs while preserving it for future generations.
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