Federal Negarit Gazeta
13th Year No. 13 ADDIS ABABA-27th February, 2006
Page 3360
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The state and the concerned local community shall obtain
fair and equitable share from benefits arising out of the
utilization of genetic resources and community knowledge
accessed.
4/
An access applicant who is a foreigner shall present a letter
from the competent authority of his national state or that of
his domicile assuring that it shall uphold and enforce the
access obligations the applicant.
5/
In cases of access by foreigners, the collection of genetic
resources and community knowledge shall be accompanied
by the personnel of the Institute or the personnel of the
relevant institution to be designated by the Institute.
6/
The research based on the genetic resources accessed shall
be carried out in Ethiopia and with the participation of
Ethiopian nationals designated by the Institute, unless where
it is impossible.
7/
Where the research on the genetic resources accessed is
permitted to be carried out abroad, the institution sponsoring
and/or hosting the research shall give a letter of assurance
that they observe the access obligations attached thereto.
Conditions for Denial of Access
The Institute may deny access to genetic resources; where:
1/
The access requested is in relation to the genetic resource
of an endangered species;
2/
The access may have adverse effects upon human health or
the cultural values of the local community;
3/
The access may cause undesirable
environment;
4/
The access may cause danger of loss of ecosystem;
5/
The access is intended to use genetic resources for
purposes contrary to the national laws of Ethiopia or the
treaties to which Ethiopia is a party;
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