Cultural Charter for Africa

Date of Text:Adopted on July 5, 1976 at Port Louis
Entry into Force on September 19, 1990
Host Institution:Organization of African Unity (OAU)
Members:Contracting Parties/Signatories
Subject Matter:Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights), Traditional Cultural Expressions, Traditional Knowledge (TK)
Notes:

IP provisions: Articles 24 and 25

Available Texts:
Treaty Text
English

Cultural Charter for Africa (Authentic text) Cultural Charter for Africa (Authentic text), Complete document (pdf) [74 KB]

French

Charte Culturelle de l'Afrique (Texte authentique) Charte Culturelle de l'Afrique (Texte authentique), Complete document (pdf) [68 KB]

 

 

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