The programme objective is to teach traditional Sami cultural values and knowledge.

The Committee had contributed to a greater understanding of the need for recognition and protection of traditional knowledge and the cultural expressions of traditional knowledge.

And they also cannot see the effect of this on our accumulated knowledge and cultural products.

Increased knowledge of cross cultural matters and international management issues can mitigate the risk of failure.

Second, Europeans linguistic skills and cultural knowledge alone ensure that they can make indispensable contributions to US security.

Drawing on local knowledge could help in choosing technologies that are suitable from both an environmental and cultural perspective.

To enhance dialogue with holders of traditional knowledge, scientists are asked to acknowledge that all knowledge systems have historical and cultural foundations and that scientists possess their own specific world views.

Enhancement, in the educational systems of the region, of knowledge and appreciation of the history and cultural diversity of Ibero America

They did not have a written language, and passed their history and other cultural knowledge along to each generation through oral tradition.

Sensitivity and recognition of cultural traditions and local knowledge as well as flexibility to negotiate with various stakeholders are key considerations.17

Protection for indigenous peoples' cultural heritage shall recognize that elements of indigenous peoples' cultural heritage are often combinations of many of the elements listed under paragraph 2, and that for most indigenous peoples, their knowledge, resources and cultural expressions form an indivisible part of their holistic identity.

(j) To raise public awareness of the value and importance of cultural diversity, and, in particular, to encourage, through education and the media, knowledge of the positive value of cultural diversity, inter alia, as regards languages

WP Activity 6 Prepare, taking into account the perceived gaps between biophysical, socio economic and cultural knowledge and activities to combat desertification, a report

Member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology (COMEST), since 2002.

The problem with today's cultural ghettos is not lack of knowledge we know a lot about each other, or so we think but knowledge that takes us not beyond ourselves it makes us elitist, distant and disconnected.

The indigenous traditional knowledge of indigenous communities, which reflects their holistic worldview, also contributes to the world's cultural and biological diversity and is a source of cultural and economic wealth for the communities and for humanity as a whole.

Substantial parts of indigenous peoples' cultural heritage, and in particular their knowledge systems, are contained in, or dependent on, the continued existence of their mother tongue.

Some presentations demonstrated a resurgent interest in and influence of indigenous traditional knowledge and cultural traditions among indigenous as well as non indigenous societies and cultures.

Theories of cultural hegemony or cultural assimilation via cultural imperialism.

Ms. Hampson pointed out that although the protection of the cultural heritage and traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples could overlap, they represented different dimensions of heritage protection.

As such, there is a growing movement to integrate knowledge of various cultural groups in order to inform therapeutic practice in a more culturally sensitive and effective way.

While specific objectives have changed, the overarching belief that scientific knowledge transforms people s lives as cultural, educational, and institutional factors converge with technological and industrial dynamics has remained strong.

By setting up a process of dialogue and consensus building, a road is opened towards identifying gaps between biophysical, socio economic and cultural knowledge and activities to combat desertification.

Maximizing economic, social, and cultural contact between rich and poor remains both the best way to aid the flow of knowledge and the last best hope for rapid world development.

Enhancement of respect for cultural diversity and cultural heritage.

Indigenous observers also reiterated the urgent need for the adoption of the declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples as an instrument for the comprehensive protection of indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage.

Goals 3 to 8 will be addressed through indigenous approaches to cultural diversity, traditional knowledge and human rights this applies equally to Millennium Development Goals country reports and poverty reduction strategy papers.

Indigenous peoples, who had the same right as non indigenous peoples to the enjoyment of human rights, had left a rich cultural heritage and contributed greatly to the world's diversity and knowledge.

It's been said that when an elder dies, it's as if a library is burned. Anthropologist Elizabeth Lindsey, a National Geographic Fellow, collects the deep cultural knowledge passed down as stories and lore.

Recognition of diversified sources of knowledge and cultural diversity as fundamental features of human society and as indispensable and cherished assets for the advancement and material and spiritual welfare of humanity at large

He introduced the main item, stating that, although the right to one's own cultural knowledge was protected by international human rights standards, there were still implementation gaps that still had to be filled.

They stressed the importance of a timely completion of the guidelines, especially in the light of the numerous international processes already elaborating international standards on specific elements of indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage.

Special theme Millennium Development Goals and indigenous peoples Goal 2 of the Millennium Development Goals Achieve universal primary education , to be addressed under the thematic approaches of language, cultural perspectives and traditional knowledge

Working group reported on gaps between biophysical, socio economic and cultural knowledge and activities to combat desertification through the proposal of May 2004 and an elaboration of it in a paper of October 2004.

Cultural influences

Cultural challenges

Cultural life

Cultural Survival

Provide a thorough knowledge of the Bible and Christianity both as cultural heritage and Evangelical Lutheran faith Provide knowledge of other Christian denominations Provide knowledge of other world religions and philosophies of life, ethical and philosophical topics Promote understanding and respect for Christian and humanist values and Promote understanding, respect and the ability to carry out a dialogue between people with different views concerning beliefs and philosophies of life.

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11.3 Cultural rights

The first reason still holds true. Maximizing economic, social, and cultural contact between rich and poor remains both the best way to aid the flow of knowledge and the last best hope for rapid world development.

13.10 Women play a significant part in the cultural and social life in Vanuatu as they are considered custodians of traditional knowledge and customs particularly related to women from traditional medicine, songs, craftwork, designs to colours.

This has opened the possibility for cultural institutions to apply for funds to implement various cultural events that include a significant number of cultural workers.

Challenges in Knowledge Sharing Knowledge sharing can sometimes constitute a major challenge in the field of knowledge management.