DVA2601 [UNISA]
ASSESSMENT 5 2023
(867847)
[ESSAY]
Discuss the difference between indigenous and western
knowledge as forms of information for development
projects. Then explain which knowledge system is best for
appraising project impacts on the environment.
Substantiate your answer.
, Table of Contents
Page
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................1
The difference between indigenous and western knowledge as forms of information for development
projects. The knowledge system that is best for appraising project impacts on the environment........1
Defining the two knowledge systems, the indigenous and the western............................................1
The difference between the two knowledge systems........................................................................2
The purpose of environmental appraisals..........................................................................................4
Environmental Impact Assessment....................................................................................................5
How the indigenous and/or the western knowledge helps in identifying environmental risks..........7
The knowledge system that is best suited to appraise environmental matters.................................8
REFERENCES...........................................................................................................................................9
ASSESSMENT 5 2023
(867847)
[ESSAY]
Discuss the difference between indigenous and western
knowledge as forms of information for development
projects. Then explain which knowledge system is best for
appraising project impacts on the environment.
Substantiate your answer.
, Table of Contents
Page
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................1
The difference between indigenous and western knowledge as forms of information for development
projects. The knowledge system that is best for appraising project impacts on the environment........1
Defining the two knowledge systems, the indigenous and the western............................................1
The difference between the two knowledge systems........................................................................2
The purpose of environmental appraisals..........................................................................................4
Environmental Impact Assessment....................................................................................................5
How the indigenous and/or the western knowledge helps in identifying environmental risks..........7
The knowledge system that is best suited to appraise environmental matters.................................8
REFERENCES...........................................................................................................................................9
