Mechanisms for equitable benefit-sharing among shareholders in biodiversity research & development

Parry, Bronwyn (2001) Mechanisms for equitable benefit-sharing among shareholders in biodiversity research & development. [Proceedings Paper]

The past decade has witnessed an exponential increase in demand for novel, unpatented genetic materials and a concomitant increase in bioprospecting projects aimed at creating new, commercially exploitable collections of genetic and bio-chemical resources. Protocols introduced under the Biodiversity Convention mark a watershed in the governance of access to genetic resources, as they require consumers of genetic resources to introduce mechanisms to compensate those who supply such resources. In this paper I outline the principal models of benefit-sharing agreements and assess the difficulties associated with their implementation. I focus specifically on the role that Material Transfer Agreements can play in preventing the unlicensed circulation of bio-information, critically assessing both their workability and effectiveness. Attention is also given to exploring the significance of royalty payments in benefit-sharing agreements. Illustrative examples are drawn from case studies in the Asia-Pacific region.

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The past decade has witnessed an exponential increase in demand for novel, unpatented genetic materials and a concomitant increase in bioprospecting projects aimed at creating new, commercially exploitable collections of genetic and bio-chemical resources. Protocols introduced under the Biodiversity Convention mark a watershed in the governance of access to genetic resources, as they require consumers of genetic resources to introduce mechanisms to compensate those who supply such resources. In this paper I outline the principal models of benefit-sharing agreements and assess the difficulties associated with their implementation. I focus specifically on the role that Material Transfer Agreements can play in preventing the unlicensed circulation of bio-information, critically assessing both their workability and effectiveness. Attention is also given to exploring the significance of royalty payments in benefit-sharing agreements. Illustrative examples are drawn from case studies in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. QH75 A1I61 2000 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	biodiversity
AGROVOC Term:	genetic resources
AGROVOC Term:	natural resources
AGROVOC Term:	research
AGROVOC Term:	technology transfer
AGROVOC Term:	stakeholders
AGROVOC Term:	sustainable development
Geographical Term:	United Kingdom
Depositing User:	Nor Hasnita Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2025 02:15
Last Modified:	28 Jul 2025 02:15
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/694

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