translate English to French: It is also essential that the fundamental role played by women in the applications used in food production, health care, maintaining familial cohesion and other areas of IKS is fully recognized and efforts made to strengthen their understanding in these areas. It is envisaged that the SA Reference Group on Women in Science and Technology will create a focal point on Women and IK.
WIPO/GRTKF/IC/9/11 Annexe, page 17 CHAPITRE 3 GOUVERNANCE ET ADMINISTRATION 3.1 ÉTENDUE DES SYSTEMES DE SAVOIRS AUTOCHTONES DANS L’ETAT