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Access to Genetic Resources and Community Knowledge, and Community Rights Proclamation

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ethiopia, Council of Ministers

2006ethiopiaForestry and WildlifeOther

"The objective of this Proclamation is to ensure that the country and its communities obtain a fair and equitable share from the benefits arising out of the use of genetic resources to promote the conservation and sustainable utilization of the country�s biodiversity resources". The Proclamation applies to access to genetic resources found in situ or ex-situ conditions and community knowledge.