Zambia - 2016 - Culture and Tourism

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

Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Zambia

An Act to provide for a transparent legal framework for the protection of, access to, and use of, traditional knowledge, genetic resources and expressions of folklore, which also guarantees equitable sharing of benefits and effective participation of holders; to recognize the spiritual, cultural, social, political and economic value of traditional knowledge, genetic resources and expressions of the folklore of holders; to promote the preservation, more comprehensive application and development of traditional knowledge, genetic resources and expressions of folklore.

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January 2022

An Act to provide for a transparent legal framework for the protection of, access to, and use of, traditional knowledge, genetic resources and expressions of folklore, which also guarantees equitable sharing of benefits and effective participation of holders; to recognize the spiritual, cultural, social, political and economic value of traditional knowledge, genetic resources and expressions of the folklore of holders; to promote the preservation, more comprehensive application and development of traditional knowledge, genetic resources and expressions of folklore.

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