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WIPO/ARIPO/OAPI (WAO) Conference on Intellectual Property (IP), Innovation and Value Addition for Business Competitiveness and Sustainable Development in Africa

Meeting codeWIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19
Date and venueNovember 5 to November 8, 2019 (Harare, Zimbabwe) Onsite
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Topic(s)Japan Funds-in-Trust IP Global

Meeting documents

CodeTitle(s)File(s)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/INF/1 PROV.EnglishProvisional ProgramProvisional Program, Complete document (doc) Provisional Program, Complete document (pdf)
FrançaisProgramme provisoireProgramme provisoire, Complete document (doc) Programme provisoire, Complete document (pdf)

Other related documents

Title(s)File(s)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C1/1EnglishPromoting the Development of Institutional IP Policies in African Universities and Research Organization – Prof. Barthelemy NyassePromoting the Development of Institutional IP Policies in African Universities and Research Organization – Prof. Barthelemy Nyasse, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C1/2/AEnglishTechnology Transfer and Commercialization of IP Rights by Universities and Research Organizations : (a) General Overview – Mr. Alaya BettaiebTechnology Transfer and Commercialization of IP Rights by Universities and Research Organizations : (a) General Overview – Mr. Alaya Bettaieb, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C1/2/BEnglishStrategies to Recover Potentially lost IP Assets; from Theses, Dissertations and Student Projects - Ms. Rose MboyaStrategies to Recover Potentially lost IP Assets; from Theses, Dissertations and Student Projects - Ms. Rose Mboya, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C1/2/CEnglishDeveloping and Implementing IP Awareness and Outreach Strategy - Ms. Rose MboyaDeveloping and Implementing IP Awareness and Outreach Strategy - Ms. Rose Mboya, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C1/2/DEnglishFunding of IP Generation/Innovation and Protection - Dr. Vinet CoetzeeFunding of IP Generation/Innovation and Protection - Dr. Vinet Coetzee, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C1/3/AEnglishEnhancing IP Training and Exploitation by African Universities – Prof. Barthelemy NyasseEnhancing IP Training and Exploitation by African Universities – Prof. Barthelemy Nyasse, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C1/3/BEnglishEnhancing IP Training and Exploitation by African Universities: UNISA experience - Prof. Amos SaurombeEnhancing IP Training and Exploitation by African Universities: UNISA experience - Prof. Amos Saurombe, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C1/4/AEnglishFunding R&D in African Research Institutions – Prof. Caroline B NcubeFunding R&D in African Research Institutions – Prof. Caroline B Ncube, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C1/4/BEnglishThe Global Knowledge-Based Economy Impact of R&D on Economic Development – Dr. Youssef TravalyThe Global Knowledge-Based Economy Impact of R&D on Economic Development – Dr. Youssef Travaly, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C1/4/CEnglishFormulation & Implementation of National Research & Innovation Framework Program (Uganda Country Experience) - Dr. Dick M. KamugashaFormulation & Implementation of National Research & Innovation Framework Program (Uganda Country Experience) - Dr. Dick M. Kamugasha, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C2/1/AEnglishSMEs as Engines of Economic Growth in Africa - Mr. Guy PessachSMEs as Engines of Economic Growth in Africa - Mr. Guy Pessach, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C2/1/BEnglishSMEs, IP and Economic Growth in Africa – Prof. Caroline B NcubeSMEs, IP and Economic Growth in Africa – Prof. Caroline B Ncube, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C2/1/CEnglishSMEs as Engines of Economic Growth in Africa : (C) The Use of the IP System by SMEs in Africa: Challenges and Successes – Mr. Alaya BettaiebSMEs as Engines of Economic Growth in Africa : (C) The Use of the IP System by SMEs in Africa: Challenges and Successes – Mr. Alaya Bettaieb, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C2/1/DEnglishSMEs for sustainable industrialisation and structural change in Sub-Saharan Africa - Dr. Mafini DossoSMEs for sustainable industrialisation and structural change in Sub-Saharan Africa - Dr. Mafini Dosso, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C2/1/EEnglishThe Use of the IP System by SMEs in Africa: Challenges and Successes – Mr. Hassane Yacouba KaffaThe Use of the IP System by SMEs in Africa: Challenges and Successes – Mr. Hassane Yacouba Kaffa, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C2/2/AEnglishIncentivising Innovation and Commercialization of IP Assets by SMEs – Prof. Caroline B NcubeIncentivising Innovation and Commercialization of IP Assets by SMEs – Prof. Caroline B Ncube, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C2/2/BEnglishOverview of the JPO and Initiatives to Support Growing Technology/Innovation - Mr. Masashi NemotoOverview of the JPO and Initiatives to Support Growing Technology/Innovation - Mr. Masashi Nemoto, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/C2/3/AEnglishIntellectual Property and Innovation Management by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises – The Importance of IP Audits - Ms. Rose MboyaIntellectual Property and Innovation Management by Small and Medium-sized Enterprises – The Importance of IP Audits - Ms. Rose Mboya, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/H/1EnglishInnovation systems readiness for I4.0 in Sub-Saharan Africa - Dr. Mafini DossoInnovation systems readiness for I4.0 in Sub-Saharan Africa - Dr. Mafini Dosso, Complete document (pdf)
WIPO-ARIPO-OAPI/INN/HRE/19/H/2EnglishInnovation Readiness of African Countries in a Knowledge-Based Economy: Challenges and Opportunities - Professor Robson M MafotiInnovation Readiness of African Countries in a Knowledge-Based Economy: Challenges and Opportunities - Professor Robson M Mafoti, Complete document (pdf)