The Maker Movement Across North Africa
Authored by: Nagham ElHoussamy and Dr. Nagla Rizk
Abstract: This Working Paper sets out findings from research exploring the growing maker movement across North Africa, focusing...
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.
Chapitre 16 : La propriété intellectuelle collaborative à l’heure actuelle en...
Jeremy de Beer, Chris Armstrong, Chidi Oguamanam et Tobias Schonwetter Date de publication : septembre 2017 Télécharger: Chapitre 16 : La propriété intellectuelle...
Innovation and Intellectual Property: Collaborative Dynamics in Africa
Editors: Jeremy de Beer, Chris Armstrong, Chidi Oguamanam and Tobias SchonwetterPublication Date: 2014Download: Innovation and Intellectual Property: Collaborative Dynamics in Africa (PDF, EPUB)
Innovation and...
Marginalisation of Indigenous Knowledge in African Education: The Case of Rwandan...
Authored by: Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu, Chidi Oguamanam and Vedaste Ndungutse
Abstract: This study explores the use of Indigenous medicinal knowledge by rural Rwandan livestock farmers to treat...
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Learning in Ethiopia’s Textile and Garment...
Authored by : Bertha Vallejo and Tadesse Getachew Mekonnen
Abstract: Theoretically, foreign direct investment (FDI) favours industrial upgrading by allowing local firms to learn from...
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...
Ramifications of the WIPO IGC for IP and Development
Authored by: Chidi Oguamanam. Over the years, the idea of traditional knowledge has progressively unraveled as a traction point for complex issue linkages between intellectual property and, for example, genetic resources, biodiversity conservation, the rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (ILCs), food, nutritional and environmental security.
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...
Annual Report 2019
The Open AIR network moved into a new phase of research – we refocused our research questions based on the results of our initial activities and rescoped emerging priorities for our next three years.
