Chidi Oguamanam
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Chidi Oguamanam is a leading scholar at the intersection of intellectual property law, Indigenous knowledge systems, and global food security. His research critically examines how legal frameworks govern biodiversity, biotechnology, and traditional knowledge, particularly in the Global South. A major contribution is his work on the protection of Indigenous plant genetic resources, where he argues for legal pluralism that respects communal custodianship over Western patent regimes. His highly cited 2022 study, “Smart farming and artificial intelligence in East Africa” (45 citations), explores how precision agriculture and AI-driven systems impact indigeneity, gender dynamics, and local plant knowledge—challenging the uncritical embrace of agri-tech as a panacea for poverty. Oguamanam’s scholarship consistently highlights the tensions between technological innovation and the rights of marginalized communities. He is a prominent voice in international policy debates, having contributed to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources. With a career spanning over two decades, his work has shaped how researchers and policymakers understand the complex relationship between law, technology, and Indigenous sovereignty in the age of the bioeconomy.
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