(e) to access to genetic resources derived from plant breeders as defined by the laws relating to plant breeding and plant variety; (d) to human genetic resources; (e) to approved research activIties intended for educational purposes by Ugandan institutions recognised by the competent authority, and which do not result in access to genetic resources for commercial purposes or export to other countries. (3) For the avoidance of doubt, a licence granted for the use or export of genetic resources under any other law shall take into consideration the provisions of these Regulations. (d) to establish administrative mechanisms for the implementation of these Regulations; (e) to implement, in collaboration with the Authority, lead agencies, non-governmental organisations and other interested parties, an integrated training programme for promoting the implementation of these Regulations; (f) to ensure that representative samples and specimens of genetic resources collected under these Regulations are deposited in Uganda; (g) to advise on and approve the location for depositing of samples and specimens of genetic resources collected under these Regulations; (h) to ensure that technology transfer and information PART ll-INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS. Designation of competent authority. Cap. 209. 5. For the purpose of fulfilling the object of these Regulations, the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology established by the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology Act is designated as the competent authority. Functions of competent authority. 6. The functions of the competent authority are(a) to receive and facilitate the expeditious processing of all applications for access to genetic resources submitted to it; (b) to co-ordinate all activities of lead agencies relating to access to genetic resources in accordance with these Regulations and the Act; (e) to establish and maintain a depository for all materials transfer agreements and associated accessory agreements; 386 exchange in relation to genetic resources is effected by the persons accessing the genetic resources; (i) to facilitate negotiation and conclusion of all accessory and materials transfer agreements, including the terms and conditions upon which access is to be granted; (j) to ensure that all materials transfer agreements and associated accessory agreements contain sufficient provisions for the sharing of benefits arising .out of use or application of genetic resources of Uganda accruing to any person or entity; (k) to ensure that the people of Uganda benefit from the genetic resources accessed; (1) to submit to the Authority, reports relating to the implementation of these Regulations. 387

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