Safeguarding measures at national level worldwide

　　Republic of Moldova

　　The Law on Culture was adopted in 1999 and it set out the constitutional principles governing culture. The Law on Traditional Handicrafts was adopted in 2003.

　　Romania

　　The Law N. 292/2003 regulates the activities of cultural institutions. The Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs has launched a public debate concerning the necessary modifications that would improve the above-mentioned law, as well as a draft Law on Intangible Heritage. These documents would create the legal framework that would allow to better determine the objectives and means of cultural insitutions involved with the intangible cultural heritage.
In March 2006, a National Commission for the Safeguarding of the Masterpiece of the Intangible Cultural Heritage "The C?lu? Tradition" was established by the Decree N. 2138/24.03.2006 of the Minister of Culture. This Commission is attached to the Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs, which approves and coordinates all the activities in the framework of the National Programme of safeguarding of the Masterpiece of the Intangible Cultural Heritage "The C?lu? Tradition".

　　Seychelles

　　The National Copyright Act (1982)
This Act gives protection to the intangible heritage of Seychelles under Section 7 - Copyright in Seychelles Folklore. The Section stipulates that the copyright may be exercised on behalf of the Republic by the Minister and that licenses in respect to those rights may be granted by the Minister. The Minister provides the license with the right to use any aspects of the folklore provided that it is used in a positive image manner enhancing cultural values of the country.
Cultural Heritage Protection and Copyright Office
It has been set up with the mandate to implement the laws and legislations stipulated by the Copyright Act. It is there also to implement protocols and policy regarding foreign researchers wishing to conduct work in Seychelles.
National Monument Act/National Archives Act
Tangible cultural heritage in terms of movable and immovable property is protected under the National Monuments Act which was revised in 1991. Seychelles also has a National Archives Act which is currently under revision.
National Cultural Policy
The establishment of a revised "National Cultural Policy", is aimed to be the vanguard in the safeguarding of the values and traditions of the Seychellois society. With new developments and changes that are taking place, it will enable Seychelles to establish a more systematic and scientific approach in the development of arts and cultural programs. It will also help to meet the cultural needs at all levels in the community which will eventually benefit the individual, as well as the society.