Strengthening the Role of Local Government in Protecting Traditional Knowledge in Jepara Regency

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10.2991/978-2-38476-218-7_34How to use a DOI?

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Customary Wisdom; Lawful Defense; Good Government

Abstract

This study looks at the different types of traditional knowledge held within the region and the legal preservation of such knowledge that the Regional Government of Jepara Regency has been working on. Since traditional knowledge preserves the identity of the group that owns it, its legal security is paramount. Additionally, the local community can use the economic worth of conventional expertise to enhance their well-being. Interviews with essential parties directly involved in the legal protection of traditional wisdom in Jepara Regency, such as the Department of Tourism and Culture and the Jepara Regency Government, are used in this empirical legal research. The study’s conclusions show that, as of right now, there needs to be explicit legislation controlling the legal protection of traditional knowledge, including whether local governments are allowed to take part in that legal protection. Only activities about developing, maintaining, and overseeing traditional arts and culture are permitted for regional administrations, such the Jepara Regency Government. Legislation that explicitly addresses the legal protection of traditional knowledge is therefore required. This includes giving local governments more authority to actively participate in the legal protection of traditional knowledge under their purview, going beyond cultural development and preservation.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Ayu Agung
AU  - Hartiwiningsih Hartiwiningsih
AU  - Mohammad Jamin
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/02/22
TI  - Strengthening the Role of Local Government in Protecting Traditional Knowledge in Jepara Regency
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference On Law, Economic & Good Governance (IC-LAW 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 213
EP  - 216
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-218-7_34
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-218-7_34
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