Addressing the concerns of rural communities about access to plants and knowledge in asui generis legislation in Cameroon

This article assesses the traditional systems of accessing and using plant genetic resources as well as the benefit sharing and systems of sanctioning infringement in the context of biodiversity related activities in specific areas in the Northwest province of Cameroon. The article also addresses th...

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Published in:Journal of biosciences 2004-12, Vol.29 (4), p.431-444
Main Author: Mahop, Marcelin Tonye
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodiversity
Cameroon
Flowers & plants
Genetic resources
indigenous knowledge
laws and regulations
Legislation
plant genetic resources
Plant resources
R&D
Research & development
research and development
Rural areas
rural communities
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Summary:This article assesses the traditional systems of accessing and using plant genetic resources as well as the benefit sharing and systems of sanctioning infringement in the context of biodiversity related activities in specific areas in the Northwest province of Cameroon. The article also addresses the type research and development activities using plant genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge in the context of Cameroon, the current laws regulating such activities and the extent to which these activities and laws affect and/or protect the customary biodiversity rights of rural communities. The article uses these assessments to suggest the context under which asui generis legislation for the protection of the biodiversity rights of rural communities can be established in Cameroon.
ISSN:0250-5991
0973-7138
DOI:10.1007/BF02712115