ACRONYMS AA - Accessory Agreement AGR - Access to Genetic Resources CBD - Convention on Biological Diversity CITES - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora EIA - Environmental Impact Assessment ITPGRFA- International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture LA - Lead Agency LC - Local Communities MTA - Material Transfer Agreement MTTI - Ministry of Tourism Trade and Industry NEMA - National Environment Management Authority PIC - Prior Informed Consent TRIPS - Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights UNCST - Uganda National Council for Science and Technology Guidelines for Access to Genetic Resources and Benefits Sharing  ii