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Protection of Samoa's Traditional Knowledge Final Report 2014

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Samoa places a strong emphasis on upholding its culture and traditions. It is widely accepted by the Samoan people that traditional knowledge (TK) is an essential component of daily living of Samoans and is deeply rooted in the fa’aSamoa (Samoan way of life). Indeed, the general view from the public and stakeholders during consultations conducted by the Commission on the protection of TK is that TK is an important element of Samoan culture and tradition. In fact, the TK of Samoans (for example, in relation to healing techniques, medicine, agricultural practices, environmental knowledge, and handicrafts) is used and developed through the fa’aSamoa, and continues to be maintained and transmitted from generation to generation.4
Display date:
2015
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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Publisher:
Samoa Law Reform Commission
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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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