Indigenous artisans, composers and cultural dance groups will welcome the news that Cabinet has endorsed the development of a legislative framework to protect traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expression.
At a post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka announced that comprehensive consultations for the protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expression (TK and TCE) wouild be led by the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs in partnership with the Office of the Attorney-General.
“Traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expression have far-reaching implications for owners of traditional intellectual property,” Mr Rabuka said.
“The legal framework to protect traditional knowledge and cultural expression is intended to prevent the abuse and exploitation of cultural heritage.”
