Journal of
African Studies and Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Afr. Stud. Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2189
  • DOI: 10.5897/JASD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 234

Full Length Research Paper

Integration of traditional ecological knowledge and western science in natural resources management in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Gondo Reniko
  • Gondo Reniko
  • Okavango Research Institute, University of Botswana, Private Bag, 285, Maun, Botswana.
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  •  Received: 29 October 2021
  •  Accepted: 15 February 2022
  •  Published: 30 November 2022

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