Written comments and representations on the draft Regulations relating to the Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge
The Chair has made written comments and representations on the draft Regulations relating to the Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge, pursuant to the invitation extended by the Minister of Science and Innovation on the publication of the “Regulations relating to the Protection, Promotion, Development and Management of Indigenous Knowledge Systems” (the “Draft IKS Regulations”) in General Notice 2647 of 2022 (GG 47292, 14 October 2022) (“GN 2647”) and General Notice 2722 of 2022 (GG 47453, 4 November 2022) (“GN 2722”). The full text of the...
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