It is hereby stated that in relation to the genetic resources held inside Uganda, NEMA, UNCST, and Lead
Agency shall have access at any time. And for those genetic resources to be taken or held outside Uganda,
the applicant shall allow reasonable access to the genetic resources.
Information Handling:
Every …………………………… months / years, the applicant shall inform the UNCST and Lead Agency
of the status of research and all discoveries from research involving the biological and genetic resources,
their derivatives, and their intangible components.
The applicant shall also inform the UNCST and Lead Agency about the environmental and socio-economic
impacts of any on-going collection of genetic resources, their derivative products, and their intangible
components during the period of collection.
The applicant shall submit a report about the status of the environment in the access area at the end of the
collection period.
Technology transfer:
State how Uganda will benefit from the collection and use of the genetic resources through the transfer of
technology and knowledge:
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Dispute settlement:
Insert agreed modes of settling disputes arising from the interpretation and implementation of the
agreement, including an arbitration.
Law applicable:
This Agreement shall be governed by the Laws of Uganda.
Amendments:
Insert provisions that allow for amendment of the agreement and how this amendment shall be made
Signed By:
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Name of Applicant
Signature
Date
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Name of Authorised Representative of Lead Agency
Signature
Date
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Name of Authorised Representative of UNCST
Guidelines for Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing
Signature
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