Safeguarding traditional knowledge in Africa: legal and ethical challenges

Can innovations based on traditional knowledge be protected, even if not by conventional intellectual property (IP) systems?

Marisol Cardoso explores the measures taken by numerous African nations to protect this knowledge. These measures encompass various dimensions, including the establishment of relevant legislation, the formulation of specific policies, and ongoing collaboration between indigenous communities and the relevant government authorities.

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