ACRONYMS
AA
- Accessory Agreement
AGR
- Access to Genetic Resources
CBD
- Convention on Biological Diversity
CITES
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
EIA
- Environmental Impact Assessment
ITPGRFA- International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
LA
- Lead Agency
LC
- Local Communities
MTA
- Material Transfer Agreement
MTTI
- Ministry of Tourism Trade and Industry
NEMA - National Environment Management Authority
PIC
- Prior Informed Consent
TRIPS
- Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
UNCST - Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
Guidelines for Access to Genetic Resources and Benefits Sharing
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