The Role Of The Government In The Management Of Knowledge Of Traditional Medicine As The Intellectual Property Of The Community Of North Aceh

Abstract

Traditional knowledge is community knowledge that is passed down from generation to generation based on life experience, environment and culture, including traditional medicines. Tradition-based ideas refer to systems of knowledge, creation, innovation and cultural expression that have generally been passed on from generation to generation. Many uses of traditional knowledge for commercial potential acts of theft and abuse, including knowledge of traditional medicines. The existence of knowledge of community traditional medicines is recognized in Article 8 letter j of the CBD which emphasizes respect for and protection of the rights of traditional communities, including knowledge of community traditional medicines. Knowledge does not only need recognition of the discovery of ideas or ideas, but also of the management and utilization of them by other parties without losing as the identity of knowledge of traditional medicines in North Aceh District. At this time in North Aceh District, knowledge of traditional medicines has not been managed properly, meaning that the district government has not yet collected data on the knowledge of traditional medicines of the community. This record will be a document that demonstrates ownership of traditional knowledge and prevents misuse by other users. However, in this case the government, especially the district office of industry, trade and cooperatives, has carried out socialization for the registration of trademarks for traditional medicinal products. The government has facilitated trademark registration, but has not comprehensively recorded the existence of knowledge of traditional medicines. Meanwhile, knowledge of the community's traditional medicines has economic value that can support people's income. Therefore, the district government must increase its role in managing the knowledge of traditional medicines in the community through data collection and strengthening programs through qanun (regional regulations).