Introduction: local knowledge in and for development

Accepted Paper

Christoph Antweiler (Institute of Oriental and Asian Studies, University Bonn)

Paper short abstract

Marie Roué and Christoph Antweiler will give an overview of the topic of local knowledge (terms, theories) and its relevance for development. We will critically ask for potentials and limits and the reasons why local knowledge is so popular in development circles.

Paper long abstract

Marie Roué and Christoph Antweiler will give an overview if the topic of local knowledge (terms, theories) and its relevance for development. we will critically ask for potentials and limits and the reasons why local knowledge is so popular in development circles.

Panel W046
Bringing local knowledge into development: progress, problems and prospects
Session 1

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