A critical analysis of the protection of traditional knowledge within the Namibian legal system

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dc.contributor.advisorNkomo, Marumoen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorVilho, Aina Nen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2015-05-28T12:33:03Z
dc.date.available2015-05-28T12:33:03Z
dc.date.issued2014en_ZA
dc.descriptionIncludes bibliographical references.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractNamibia is well known for its unique climate and ecological profile hence its biodiversity, which comprises wild and cultivated species and varieties. The country’s relative isolation has contributed to the maintenance of a unique genetic resource base. There are many naturally occurring plants and animals that have been used since time immemorial by local people as a source of food security, primary health and for their general livelihood, which could be exploited for commercial purposes. There is a growing international interest in bio trade with, and bio prospecting in, Namibia. This paper examines Traditional Knowledge (TK) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR’s)6within the Namibian context. It further examines whether the protection under the current Namibian intellectual property (IP) framework sufficiently protects all types of indigenous TK against exploitation. The rationale for the examination stems from a draft policy on ‘Access to Genetic Resources and the Protection of Associated Traditional Knowledge’. There is little knowledge about the genetic resources that have left Namibia, those that are still here, and their biological and conservation status. The associated problems, concerns and threats underscore the need for policies and legislation to regulate access to genetic resources, to protect TK and practices, and to facilitate the equitable sharing of benefits from the use of genetic resources.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationVilho, A. N. (2014). <i>A critical analysis of the protection of traditional knowledge within the Namibian legal system</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Law ,Intellectual Property Research Unit. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13036en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationVilho, Aina N. <i>"A critical analysis of the protection of traditional knowledge within the Namibian legal system."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Law ,Intellectual Property Research Unit, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13036en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationVilho, A. 2014. A critical analysis of the protection of traditional knowledge within the Namibian legal system. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Vilho, Aina N AB - Namibia is well known for its unique climate and ecological profile hence its biodiversity, which comprises wild and cultivated species and varieties. The country’s relative isolation has contributed to the maintenance of a unique genetic resource base. There are many naturally occurring plants and animals that have been used since time immemorial by local people as a source of food security, primary health and for their general livelihood, which could be exploited for commercial purposes. There is a growing international interest in bio trade with, and bio prospecting in, Namibia. This paper examines Traditional Knowledge (TK) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR’s)6within the Namibian context. It further examines whether the protection under the current Namibian intellectual property (IP) framework sufficiently protects all types of indigenous TK against exploitation. The rationale for the examination stems from a draft policy on ‘Access to Genetic Resources and the Protection of Associated Traditional Knowledge’. There is little knowledge about the genetic resources that have left Namibia, those that are still here, and their biological and conservation status. The associated problems, concerns and threats underscore the need for policies and legislation to regulate access to genetic resources, to protect TK and practices, and to facilitate the equitable sharing of benefits from the use of genetic resources. DA - 2014 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2014 T1 - A critical analysis of the protection of traditional knowledge within the Namibian legal system TI - A critical analysis of the protection of traditional knowledge within the Namibian legal system UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13036 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/13036
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationVilho AN. A critical analysis of the protection of traditional knowledge within the Namibian legal system. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Law ,Intellectual Property Research Unit, 2014 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/13036en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentIntellectual Property Research Uniten_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Lawen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherIntellectual Property Lawen_ZA
dc.titleA critical analysis of the protection of traditional knowledge within the Namibian legal systemen_ZA
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameLLMen_ZA
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