Leveraging Local Knowledge for System Improvements

EasyChair Preprint 14463

Abstract

Leveraging local knowledge for system improvements is a powerful approach that enhances the relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of systems across various sectors. Local knowledge, defined as the collective wisdom, experiences, and insights of individuals within a specific community or organization, offers invaluable context-specific information that external experts might overlook. By integrating this knowledge into the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of systems, organizations can ensure that solutions are culturally appropriate, socially acceptable, and environmentally sustainable. This abstract explores the importance of local knowledge in system improvements, the methods for gathering and integrating it, and the challenges that may arise in the process. Additionally, it highlights the role of participatory design, adaptive systems, and feedback loops in embedding local knowledge into systems. Case studies from diverse sectors such as healthcare, education, and urban planning illustrate the tangible benefits of this approach, demonstrating that when local knowledge is harnessed effectively, it leads to more resilient and responsive systems that are better equipped to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

Keyphrases: Cultural Insights, Regional Expertise, System improvement, community engagement, local knowledge

@booklet{EasyChair:14463,
  author    = {Samon Daniel},
  title     = {Leveraging Local Knowledge for System Improvements},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14463},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}