Access to Genetic Resources and Community Knowledge and Community Rights Proclamation

Proclamation no. 482/2006

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This Proclamation establishes into law the right of communities to receive fair and equitable benefits arising from the use of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge.

Applicable countryEthiopia
Topic
Subtopics
Access to resources
Benefit-sharing
Compliance
Legal sanctions
Prior informed consent (PIC)
Scope of legislation
Original publication27 Feb 2006
Entered into force27 Feb 2006
Latest update27 Feb 2006
Available languages
English Access to Genetic Resources and Community Knowledge and Community Rights Proclamation