a. payment by the third party, at the discretion of the community, including payment of either a lump sum, royalty fee or participation in the benefits directly or indirectly derived from the exploitation of the knowledge; b. conferment by the third party of benefits such as educational grants, medical assistance or any other benefits; c. the exploitation does not lead to distortion of any kind; and d. registration of the licensing agreement with the Registrar. Evidently, the new Industrial Property Act recognises the right of local communities to own their traditional knowledge and prohibits unlawful use and commercialisation of the knowledge unless the local community has granted a licence in return for payment or royalty fees. By recognising such a right, Botswana is honouring its duty to ensure the exercise of the right to development, be it, economic, social and cultural. ARTICLE 23 ALL PEOPLES SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY. THE PRINCIPLES OF SOLIDARITY AND FRIENDLY RELATIONS IMPLICITLY AFFIRMED BY THE CHARTER OF THE UNITED NATIONS AND REAFFIRMED BY THAT OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN UNITY SHALL GOVERN RELATIONS BETWEEN STATES. Botswana is party to various international instruments at multilateral, bilateral and sub-regional level on matters pertaining to defence and security. She enjoys friendly and cordial relations with countries in the continent and has established Joint Permanent Commissions on Defence and Security (JPCDS) with all its neighbouring countries. These Commissions meet as scheduled on an annual basis. Through the JPCDS’, the country benefits through the exchange of information on intelligence, defence, security as well as issues of mutual interest. Some comparative studies such as the Global Peace and Positive indices indicate that Botswana is one of the world’s safest and stable countries. ARTICLE 25 DUTY TO PROMOTE AND ENSURE THROUGH TEACHING, EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION, THE RESPECT OF THE RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS 73 | P a g e