As we approach the end of 2024, the latest report from UNCTAD highlights significant trends shaping global trade, particularly for developing countries in the Global South. This update reveals a complex landscape influenced by economic shifts, geopolitical tensions, and evolving…
The report titled “Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) in the Least Developed Countries” (2024) by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of MHEWS in the world’s least developed…
Malawi has made history by becoming the first nation to ratify the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge (GRATK). Adopted on May 24, 2024, during a diplomatic conference in Geneva, this treaty addresses the critical…
Nigeria has recently made significant strides in intellectual property protection with the successful submission of the approved draft of the Geographical Indications (GI) Bill on November 18, 2024. As reported by Rita Anwiri Chindah, one of the members of the…
The 2024 All Africa IP Summit served as a pivotal gathering for policymakers, industry leaders, legal experts, academics, and innovators to examine the essential role of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in promoting economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development across Africa.…
Despite ongoing efforts by African nations to establish robust Intellectual Property (IP) ecosystems, significant challenges hinder socioeconomic development across the continent. Experts agree that the creation, protection, maintenance, commercialization, and enforcement of IP systems are still inadequate, largely due to…
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Sand Mba-Kalu, Chair of the 5th Annual Africa Intellectual Property Rights Summit (Africa IP Summit) under the theme: Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs): The Catalyst for Sustainable Development Goals in Africa to be held November 28-30, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda. He…
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As the countdown for the 5th All Africa IP Summit continues, the organizers of the premier African IP event, the International Trade and Research Centre (ITRC), are collaborating with Africa in Colors, as a local organizing partner for the event. L-R: Mr. Sand Mba-Kalu,…
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The Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office is proud to endorse and fully support the 5th All Africa Intellectual Property Summit, scheduled for November 28-30, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda. The National Coordinator, Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, H.E. Mr Olusegun Awolowo The Nigeria…
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Introduction The Creative Economy Outlook 2024, developed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), analyzes global trends in the creative economy, providing crucial insights into its economic contributions and international trade patterns. The creative economy, encompassing industries…