Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expressions of Folklore Act, 2016

No. 16 of 2016

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These Regulations were the first in Zambia to establish the various features of access and benefit-sharing mechanisms, including establishing access mechanisms and benefit-sharing obligations.

Applicable countryZambia
Topic
Subtopics
Access to resources
Benefit-sharing
Compliance
Contractual terms
Legal sanctions
Prior informed consent (PIC)
Scope of legislation
Original publication6 Jun 2016
Entered into force6 Jun 2016
Latest update6 Jun 2016
Available languages
English Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expressions of Folklore Act, 2016