28. A govemment observer expressed concern that this principle as currently worded, might be construed as giving indigenous peoples an exclusive right to the production of certain objects or artworks while another govemment observer wanted clarification that this provision would provide adéquate protection for the market for indigenous art. The meaning of the term "technology" was also questîoned. 29. One of the indigenous observers proposed adding a référence to protection of items of spécial cultural significance. Another suggested that a spécifie référence should be made to the protection of cemeteries and in particular the return of human remains. 30. With respect to the firnt point, the Chairman/Rapporteur observes that the World Intellectuai Property Organisation (WIPO) has adopted guidelines for the protection of folk-art designs and motifs» and thus this principle already enjoys a basis in internatlonai law» As to the second point, the Chaix-man/Rapporteur belleves that it may indeed be useful to include the rights to the protection and control of items of cultural significance and to the protection of cemeteries and to the retum of human remains more explicitly in this draft article, and invites t'urther coimnents on this possibility. "The right to require that States grant - within the resources available - the nece^eary assistance for the fflaintenance of their identity and their developtaent. " 31. Indigenous observers suggested that this draft article might be reworded for clarity, and so as to apply more broadly to the development of indigenout. peoples' own institutions and initiatives, 32. The Chairman/Rapporteur believes that the principle that States provide positive assistance for culturtil development, rather than merely tolerating cultural diversity, is an important and necessary one-, that is now also reflected in the text, on first reading, of the difîr..lar&tic<n on the rights of E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/39 page 8 national, ethnie, linguistic and religious minorities (E/CN.4/1990/41, 
**Analysis**
This text discusses the protection of cultural heritage and identity, specifically in relation to indigenous peoples. It mentions the need for States to provide positive assistance for cultural development, protection of cultural significance, and the return of human remains. The text also references international law and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). These themes suggest a strong connection to the field of culture, as well as international cooperation and law.

**Category**
Culture