(e) to access to genetic resources derived from plant
breeders as defined by the laws relating to plant
breeding and plant variety;
(d) to human genetic resources;
(e) to approved research activIties intended for
educational purposes by Ugandan institutions
recognised by the competent authority, and
which do not result in access to genetic
resources for commercial purposes or export to
other countries.
(3) For the avoidance of doubt, a licence granted for
the use or export of genetic resources under any other law shall
take into consideration the provisions of these Regulations.
(d) to establish administrative mechanisms for the
implementation of these Regulations;
(e) to implement, in collaboration with the Authority,
lead agencies, non-governmental organisations
and other interested parties, an integrated
training programme for promoting the
implementation of these Regulations;
(f) to ensure that representative samples and
specimens of genetic resources collected under
these Regulations are deposited in Uganda;
(g) to advise on and approve the location for
depositing of samples and specimens of genetic
resources collected under these Regulations;
(h) to ensure that technology transfer and information
PART ll-INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.
Designation
of
competent
authority.
Cap. 209.
5. For the purpose of fulfilling the object of these
Regulations, the Uganda National Council for Science and
Technology established by the Uganda National Council for
Science and Technology Act is designated as the competent
authority.
Functions of
competent
authority.
6. The functions of the competent authority are(a) to receive and facilitate the expeditious processing
of all applications for access to genetic
resources submitted to it;
(b) to co-ordinate all activities of lead agencies
relating to access to genetic resources in
accordance with these Regulations and the Act;
(e) to establish and maintain a depository for all
materials transfer agreements and associated
accessory agreements;
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exchange in relation to genetic resources is
effected by the persons accessing the genetic
resources;
(i) to facilitate negotiation and conclusion of all
accessory and materials transfer agreements,
including the terms and conditions upon which
access is to be granted;
(j) to ensure that all materials transfer agreements and
associated accessory agreements contain
sufficient provisions for the sharing of benefits
arising .out of use or application of genetic
resources of Uganda accruing to any person or
entity;
(k) to ensure that the people of Uganda benefit from
the genetic resources accessed;
(1) to submit to the Authority, reports relating to the
implementation of these Regulations.
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