Research Article
Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Sustainable Practices in Indigenous Hunting Among the Galo Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh
Himadri Dutta*
,
Tomo Riba,
Sailajananda Saikia
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
138-151
Received:
29 May 2025
Accepted:
16 June 2025
Published:
7 July 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijsdr.20251103.11
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Abstract: The Galo tribe in the study area relies on a diverse range of indigenous hunting techniques, essential for their livelihood and food security. Hunting holds a crucial place in the community's traditional culture, with locals employing unique methods and trapping techniques rooted in their indigenous knowledge. These approaches are environmentally friendly and demand minimal investment. The main objective of the research is to assess the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and sustainable practices in indigenous hunting among the Galo tribe of Lower Siang and Lepa Rada districts of Arunachal Pradesh. To achieve its objective, this study relies on purposive sampling and primarily gathers data through a field survey of hunters encompassing their historical hunting practices, techniques employed in hunting, the species they target and the timing of their hunting activities. On the other hand, snowball sampling technique has been employed in identifying the hunters. The data collection is conducted using household schedules administered through interview methods. Information on the hunted species was collected based on hunter’s reports and the remains (skulls, skins, horns and teeth) found in the villages. Hunters actively demonstrated various traps and techniques, occasionally creating models to explain their mechanisms. It was found out that hunting is intricately connected to their Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and cultural heritage, a legacy handed down through generations. Notably, information regarding indigenous hunting techniques in this area is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to document the traditional knowledge associated with the indigenous hunting practices practiced by the Galo tribe in the Lower Siang and Lepa Rada districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
Abstract: The Galo tribe in the study area relies on a diverse range of indigenous hunting techniques, essential for their livelihood and food security. Hunting holds a crucial place in the community's traditional culture, with locals employing unique methods and trapping techniques rooted in their indigenous knowledge. These approaches are environmentally f...
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Research Article
Transport Investment and Regional Economic Growth: An Economic Role of Transportation Infrastructure Development in Bafoussam City, Cameroon
Nadine Yemelong Temgoua,
Japhet Kuma Chianebeng*,
Sephora Fozang Guepi
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
152-165
Received:
28 April 2025
Accepted:
15 May 2025
Published:
9 July 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijsdr.20251103.12
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Abstract: In their struggle to alleviate poverty, most Sub-Sahara African governments have credited transport infrastructure development as one of the most promising development indicator to achieve this goal. In Cameroon, investment in transport infrastructure is paving the way for timely delivery of local food from rural areas to urban centers, generating employment opportunities, enhancing living standards for low-and middle-income families, and improving access to healthcare and educational facilities, while also increasing savings rates. This paper explores this transportation investments on the economic development of Bafoussam city. It focuses on three key aspects: (i) the trends in transport infrastructure development in Bafoussam, (ii) the inter-connected economic impacts of these transport developments, and (iii) recommendation for future transport investments for sustainable economic growth. Socio-Economic Growth Indicators were employed to construct a comprehensive assessment of transport infrastructure investment in the study area. To access the trends in transport development, an ex-post facto research design using time series data for 2000-2010-2020 was projected and correlated with socio-economic development indicators. Qualitative data were sourced from key informants particularly household heads (n = 147), city authorities (n = 4), and focus group discussions (n = 5), enabling a nuanced inferential analysis and interpretation of the result. The empirical data collected set the groundwork for policy recommendations aimed at promoting sustainable transport investment while fostering economic growth. The outcome of the study shows that road transport investments have significantly increased over time in Bafoussam. The findings records significant socio-economic contribution as a result of transport investment. The regression analysis of the interconnected impacts of transport investment on various socio-economic development variables indicated a perfect correlation coefficient of 1.00*, with calculated p-values of .000*. While socio-economic growth factors such as employment, income, trade, education, and healthcare facilities appear to be improving, variations exist based on location and social class within the Bafoussam urban area. This suggests the need for combined place-based and people-centered policies to effectively address the impacts of road infrastructure projects.
Abstract: In their struggle to alleviate poverty, most Sub-Sahara African governments have credited transport infrastructure development as one of the most promising development indicator to achieve this goal. In Cameroon, investment in transport infrastructure is paving the way for timely delivery of local food from rural areas to urban centers, generating ...
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