Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expressions of Folklore [ No. 16 of 2016 (i) priority to supply raw materials of the genetic resource required for the production of products derived from the genetic resource; (j) access to products and technologies derived or developed from the genetic resource or traditional knowledge; (k) training, both at institutional and traditional community levels, to enhance local skills in genetic resources or traditional knowledge, and their conservation, evaluation, development, propagation and use; (l) provision of equipment, infrastructure or technological support; or (m) any other benefits as may be appropriate in relation to the genetic resource or traditional knowledge. 44. (1) The Agency may, in consultation with the appropriate institution, alter an access agreement and limit the size of the genetic resource to be accessed or put any other limitation, as appropriate, where it is recognised that access shall result in genetic erosion, degradation of the environment or violation of the cultural values of a traditional community or any other circumstances which cannot be easily averted. (2) The Agency shall, in consultation with the relevant appropriate institution and the holder, suspend or terminate an access agreement and prohibit access to the traditional knowledge or genetic resource, where— (a) an access permit holder has violated or fails to comply with any provision of this Act or the terms and conditions of an access agreement; (b) access causes risk or damage to genetic resources, the environment; or (c) affects the public interest. (3) Where the Agency decides to alter, suspend or terminate an access agreement, in accordance with subsection (2), it shall communicate its decision to the holder and access permit holder. 45. (1) The Agency or an appropriate institution designated by the Agency shall monitor the execution of all access agreements through the following mechanisms: (a) inspections; (b) periodic progress and status reports by access permit holders; 473 Regulatory measures relating to access agreement Monitoring of access agreements and research

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