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2024-06-13 22:18:42

OGAPI/Between consciousness and safety of conventional information and cultural heritage

June 13, 2024

The final administration of the Gabonese Industrial Property Workplace (OGAPI) organized a seminar this Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Libreville. That seminar targeted on “mannequin legal guidelines referring to genetic sources, conventional information and cultural heritage”. As an alternative of the Minister of Business, the Secretary Common of that Ministry, Alain Simplice Boungoueres, formally launched the opening of the seminar below the watchful eye of Marlène Olivia Mbazoghe, Director Common of OGAPI and her collaborators.

The problem of the safety of genetic sources, conventional information and cultural heritage was mentioned in the course of the seminar initiated by the Common Directorate of the Workplace of Gabonese Industrial Property (OGAPI). The theme targeted on: “mannequin legal guidelines referring to genetic sources, conventional information and cultural heritage” Professor Henri Paul Bourobou Bourobou and Professional Ebang emphasised.

Given the significance of the theme chosen, the Secretary Common of that Ministry, Alain Simplice Boungoueres, said that the purpose of the mannequin legal guidelines introduced throughout this seminar “present Member States with a harmonized authorized framework for the administration of genetic sources, conventional information and cultural heritage“. Additionally, he went on to notice that these legal guidelines purpose to strengthen worldwide cooperation, promote truthful and equitable sharing of the advantages related to the usage of these sources and respect to ensure the rights of communities and Indigenous Peoples.

The Director Common of OGAPI, Marlène Olivia Mbazoghe, insists that the seminar is a part of the strategic plan of OAPI 2023-2027 which is, amongst different issues, to encourage the safety of the organic and cultural heritage. “This occasion is important to the promotion and safety of our planet’s organic and cultural range“And so as to add that.”Genetic sources are a useful treasure for humanity, as they type the premise of our meals, well being and well-being. It’s subsequently our responsibility to make sure that they’re used sustainably and pretty and that the rights of the communities who’ve been their guardians for generations are revered.“.

The varied individuals who took half on this give and take assembly appreciated this assembly for its true worth. That is the case, for instance, with Benoit Simplice Nkogo Ménié of “Valoriboga” and lots of extra.”The theme may be very robust and we wish our genetic sources, conventional information and cultural heritage to be protected. Additionally, we name for consciousness amongst our populations of their significance“.

The workshop led to ambiance. Subsequently, the Deputy Director Common of OGAPI, Éric Edouard Mbatchi, on the finish of this assembly, hoped that the need of the very best authorities within the member states of OAPI would create the approval of the theme that ought to draw consideration to a strategic plan to legislate move and undertake these mannequin legal guidelines into nationwide laws. Additionally, he hopes that the assorted cultural and conventional actors will make good use of the information gained in the course of the seminar to make sure the safety of this heritage. Thus, conventional information is the results of the expertise and knowledge of indigenous and native communities; it’s an expression of their shut relationship with nature and their surroundings. It’s subsequently important to acknowledge and shield this data from its inappropriate appropriation and abusive exploitation.

MTM