Knowledge Management Model and Strategy of Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge in Indonesia

The knowledge management of genetic resources and traditional knowledge has become an urgent need since Indonesia has the second largest potential wealth of genetic resources in the world. Besides, there have been many researchers conducted related to that. However, the results of the studies are still managed by the research institutes and the researchers connected to the studies, and as the result, the access is limited for the public. On the other hand, the traditional knowledge which has existed in the society for centuries is not likely to be well-recorded, even there is no database for this; therefore the traditional knowledge related to genetic resources might disappear. This paper will discuss the knowledge management model and strategy which are suitable applying the management of genetic resources and traditional knowledge in Indonesia. The research objective is providing the availability of the knowledge management model and strategy of genetic resources and traditional knowledge in Indonesia. This research choose descriptive method, which applied “soft system methodology” by using data and information from research institutes. This knowledge management becomes essential as a means of mapping and defensive protection resources genetic owned by Indonesia.