Preface; Contents; List of Abbreviations; Chapter 1: Introduction: Key Issues in the Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions in Africa; Organisation of this Book; References; Chapter 2: Traditional Cultural Expressions in Africa; Introduction; Traditional Cultural Expressions and Traditional Knowledge; Key Issues and Challenges in the Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions in Africa; Culture and Traditional Cultural Expressions; Communities in African States and Expressions of Folklore; Perpetuity of Traditional Cultural Expressions

Traditional Cultural Expressions as Information Goods: An Appropriate Balance Between Protection and AccessExamples of Traditional Cultural Expressions in Africa; Detailed Examination of Selected Traditional Cultural Expressions; Indigenous Textiles; Indigenous Textiles in Ghana: Kente and Adinkra; Indigenous Textiles in Nigeria; Rooibos Tea in South Africa; Traditional Literary, Dramatic and Musical Works as the Foundation of the African Film Industry; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: The Negative Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions in Africa

The Features of a Negative Model for the Protection of Expressions of Folklore in African StatesVesting Ownership of Traditional Cultural Expressions in the State; Conditions for the Authorisation of Use of Traditional Cultural Expressions; Use Put to Funds Raised from Authorizations to Use Traditional Cultural Expressions; Free Use of Traditional Cultural Expressions; Protection of Moral Rights; Administration of the Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions Regime; The Negative Protection Model of the Swakopmund Protocol; Objectives and Criteria for Protection

Formalities in the Protection of Expressions of FolkloreDuration of Protection of Expressions of Folklore; Third Party Use of Expressions of Folklore; Exceptions and Limitations; Sanctions, Remedies and Enforcement; Expressions of Folklore in Neighbouring Communities in ARIPO States; Protection of Foreign Expressions of Folklore; Recognition of Communities as Owners of Expressions of Folklore; Moral Rights; Preferential Treatment of Members of Communities of Origin; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Heritage Protection and Traditional Cultural Expressions in Africa

Tangible Heritage Protection as National Heritage in African StatesThe Meaning of Heritage; Identification of Cultural Heritage; Ownership of Tangible Heritage; Management of Heritage Protection; Community Ownership Management and Participation in Heritage Protection; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: The Positive Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions by Intellectual Property Rights in Africa; African States That Recognise `Traditional ́Intellectual Property Rights as a Means of Protecting Traditional Cultural Express...