A Scan of South Africa’s Maker Movement
This paper sets out findings from a national scan of maker collectives in South Africa. The scan gathered data on more than 20 maker communities across five South African provinces.
Integrating Gender Perspectives into African Innovation Research
Gender inequality remains the reality in every country. Including and targeting women and girls in development greatly increases the likelihood of an initiative’s success.
Inclusive Trade in Africa: The African Continental Free Trade Area in...
Four Open AIR Steering Committee members from two different hubs, authored a chapter on the new African Continetal Free Trade Area.
Complexities of Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship by Two Indigenous Organisations...
Authored by: Britta Rutert and Cath Traynor
Abstract: In this Working Paper, we present our findings in respect of the innovative and entrepreneurial behaviour...
3D Printing: Enabler of Social Entrepreneurship in Africa? The Roles of...
Authored by: Tobias Schonwetter and Bram Van Weile
Abstract: Recognising the potential of 3D printing technology for facilitating locally relevant innovation and social entrepreneurship in...
Annual Report 2016
2016 saw Open AIR moving "From Project to Partnerships".
Open AIR’s primary goal is to uncover new insights in the balance between intellectual property (IP)...
Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation: Assessing Regional Integration in Africa (ARIA...
To assist trade policymakers in the development of a framework, this paper explores IP issues, perspectives, and priorities related to both the CFTA and PAIPO. It suggests that process and substance issues are each important to create fair and balanced IP systems on the continent that stimulate innovation, growth, and competition.
The Intellectual Property Treaty Landscape in Africa, 1885 to 2015
This paper maps the 130-year history of the IP treaty landscape governing the protection of, and access to, knowledge in Africa.
ICTs in Agricultural Production and Potential Deployment in Operationalising Geographical Indications...
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...
Towards an Alternative Assessment of Innovation in Africa
Authored by: Nagla Rizk, Ayah El Said, Nadine Weheba and Jeremy de Beer
Abstract: This background paper is drafted with the purpose of revisiting the...