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February 14, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Protecting Africa’s traditional knowledge: an approach to intellectual property governance and ARIPO’s role

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IVIván Vargas-Chaves

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Overview

This analysis identifies opportunities to safeguard traditional knowledge in Africa, indicating the need for effective governance structures.

Key Points

  • The research aims to identify challenges and opportunities for safeguarding traditional knowledge in Africa.
  • Conducted a documentary analysis to evaluate existing protections for traditional knowledge.
  • Examined the role of ARIPO and the Swakopmund Protocol in protecting traditional knowledge.
  • Explored socio-economic implications for local communities regarding their traditional knowledge.
  • Identified the significant threat of misappropriation to traditional knowledge.
  • Suggested customized governance structures to enhance recognition and value of traditional knowledge.
  • Emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders to preserve traditional knowledge.

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Iván Vargas-Chaves (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699010382ccff479cfe56c19https://doi.org/10.3389/fhumd.2025.1632976
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