The Cambridge Handbook of Public-Private Partnerships, Intellectual Property Governance, and Sustainable Development
The Open AIR network itself has been something that many have asked us for reflections on before. In line with previous publications on this...
OPEN AIR AND QES FELLOW EXPLORED THE IP, TK AND GENDER DIMENSIONS OF THE...
By Desmond Oriakhogba
Gender issues are increasingly being discussed with regard to intellectual property (IP) and traditional knowledge (TK), especially from an African innovation perspective. Generally,...
Skills Development, Knowledge and Innovation at Suame Magazine, Kumasi
Authored by: Yaw Adu-Gyamfi and Benson Adjei
Abstract: The informal-sector industrial cluster of Suame Magazine in Kumasi constitutes a major avenue for training, innovation, and knowledge-sharing...
MSMEs and Open Collaborative Innovation in Botswana
Authored by: Njoku Ola Ama and Francis Nathan Okurut
Abstract: This study explores the adoption, by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Botswana, of...
ICTs in Agricultural Production and Potential Deployment in Operationalising Geographical Indications in Uganda
Authored by: Tesh W. Dagne and Chidi Oguamanam
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore the role that agricultural information and communication technologies...
Elvis Avenyo
Elvis Korku Avenyo is currently a Global Excellence and Stature (GES) Fellow, and Open AIR’s Queen Elizabeth’s Scholar (QES), pursuing postdoctoral research at the...
Better metrics, better policies for knowledge and innovation in Africa
By Nagla Rizk
The Access to Knowledge for Development Center (A2K4D) leads the research on metrics, laws and policies within the Open African Innovation Research network...
Tiered or Differentiated Approach to Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions
This report gives an overview and update of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s expert committee, the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC).
IP Implications for Food Security in Africa
Cross-posted from U of S Plant Phenotyping and Imaging Research Centre
By Uchenna Ugwu
Can you tell me a bit about yourself?
I am a PhD student...
Determinants of Innovation in Ethiopian Informal-Sector Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)
Authored by: Wondwossen Belete
Abstract: This Working Paper examines the main factors affecting the process of learning and innovation in informal-sector micro and small enterprises...
