José Suárez-Torres1, José Ricardo Suárez-López2, Dolores López-Paredes3, Hilario Morocho4, Luis Enrique Cachiguango-Cachiguango5, William Dellai6. 1. Fundacion Cimas del Ecuador, Ave. Los Olivos E14-226, Quito, Ecuador. jsuarez@cimas.edu.ec. 2. Family Medicine and Public Health, California State University San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr #0725, La Jolla, CA, 92093, USA. 3. Fundacion Cimas del Ecuador, Ave. Los Olivos E14-226, Quito, Ecuador. 4. , Ave. Los Olivos E14-226, Quito, Ecuador. 5. Fundacion Cimas del Ecuador, Comunidad de Kotama, Otavalo, Imbabura, Ecuador. 6. , Juan de Ascaray 377 y Amazonas, Quito, Ecuador.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The article aims to systematize and disseminate the main contributions of indigenous ancestral wisdom in the agroecological production of food, especially in Latin America. For this purpose, it is necessary to ask whether such knowledge can be accepted by academia research groups and international forums as a valid alternative that could contribute to overcome the world's nutritional problems. RECENT FINDINGS: Although no new findings are being made, the validity of ancestral knowledge and agroecology is recognized by scientific research, and by international forums organized by agencies of the United Nations. These recommend that governments should implement them in their policies of development, and in the allocation of funds to support these initiatives. Agroecology and ancestral knowledge are being adopted by a growing number of organizations, indigenous peoples and social groups in various parts of the world, as development alternatives that respond to local needs and worldviews. Its productive potential is progressively being recognized at an international level as a model that contributes to improve the condition of people regarding nutritional food.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The article aims to systematize and disseminate the main contributions of indigenous ancestral wisdom in the agroecological production of food, especially in Latin America. For this purpose, it is necessary to ask whether such knowledge can be accepted by academia research groups and international forums as a valid alternative that could contribute to overcome the world's nutritional problems. RECENT FINDINGS: Although no new findings are being made, the validity of ancestral knowledge and agroecology is recognized by scientific research, and by international forums organized by agencies of the United Nations. These recommend that governments should implement them in their policies of development, and in the allocation of funds to support these initiatives. Agroecology and ancestral knowledge are being adopted by a growing number of organizations, indigenous peoples and social groups in various parts of the world, as development alternatives that respond to local needs and worldviews. Its productive potential is progressively being recognized at an international level as a model that contributes to improve the condition of people regarding nutritional food.