1st point of contact for any one who wants
to access genetic in Uganda is UNCST
Applicant makes application for
PIC to owner of the resources
e.g. UWA, NFA, LC, etc.
Applicant enters into Accessory
Agreement with Resource Owner
Owner gives PIC
on payment of fee
If access to the resource will potentially
result��in significant environmental
impact, applicant carries out EIA
Applicant enters into a MTA with
the relevant Lead Agency UWA,
NFA, LC, etc. on payment of fee
Applicant applies to UNCST for Access Permit
(indicates if the resources are to be exported)
Applicant obtains Access Permit
from UNCST on payment of fee
Access the resources
Use the resources within Uganda
Figure 1: Summary of Procedure for Obtaining Permission to Access Genetic Resources in Uganda
Guidelines for Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing
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