The Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expression of Folklore, 2021

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This Act builds upon the Act of 2016, by elaborating on the concept of traditional knowledge and how to register it, as well as providing updated model contracts. A main difference includes a slight change in the definition of traditional knowledge, to include a broader interpretation.

Applicable countryZambia
Topic
Subtopics
Access to resources
Digital sequence information (DSI)
Prior informed consent (PIC)
Scope of legislation
Original publication14 May 2021
Entered into force14 May 2021
Latest update14 May 2021
Available languages
English The Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expression of Folklore, 2021