Integrating Wisdom Management Models in Community Weaving Groups of Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR
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https://doi.org/10.57260/csdj.2025.274345Keywords:
Weaving wisdom, Knowledge management model, Lao PDRAbstract
This qualitative research aims to study the knowledge management practices and the mode of weaving knowledge management among weaving group members in Luang Prabang province, Lao PDR. The study's sample for weaving knowledge management includes 326 members from weaving groups across 15 villages. Additionally, the sample group for examining the knowledge management model comprises 20 individuals, including leaders of the weaving groups and cultural officials at the district and provincial levels. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews with the sample and group discussions using predefined discussion points.
The results indicate that weaving has become the primary occupation and a significant income source for families and communities by integrating traditional wisdom with new knowledge acquired from weaving operations, development, and distribution. Although the members of the weaving group in Luang Prabang province have not yet formalized the documentation of weaving knowledge and wisdom, they exhibit an effective weaving process through various stages. These stages include knowledge searching, creation, systematic processing, filtering, accessing, and sharing among members. The researchers identified these seven steps as crucial in the knowledge management practices of the weaving group members in Luang Prabang, Lao People's Democratic Republic.
The model of weaving knowledge management reveals that the government sector plays a crucial role in supporting these practices by formulating policies that promote weaving, providing expert support, and allocating budgets to establish scholars and learning corners within the community, as well as for marketing initiatives. Additionally, the business sector is instrumental in funding equipment, training, and promoting weaving activities. The membership, comprising weaving group members and their leaders, is fundamental to the weaving production line. These individuals are pivotal in driving change and achieving community goals. Creating learning spaces and exchange opportunities for local people to trade their products at fair prices can help preserve local weaving sustainability.
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