Innovation & intellectual property : collaborative dynamics in Africa

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Author:

De Beer, Jeremy, 1975- editor of compilation.

ISBN:

9781919895994

9781775821434

9781775821427

Physical Description:

xxiv, 408 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Abstract:

The Open African Innovation Research and Training (Open A.I.R.) project focused on the intersection of innovation, intellectual property (IP), and development in Africa and this book offers its research findings. Its case studies cover nine African countries--Egypt, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique, Botswana, and South Africa--looking at IP rights in a range of sites of innovation: agricultural production, biofuel technology, traditional medicine, research collaboration, automotive manufacturing, music production, and scholarly publishing.

Subject Term:

Intellectual property -- Africa.

Technological innovations -- Economic aspects -- Africa.

Added Author:

De Beer, Jeremy, 1975-

Armstrong, C. (Chris), 1965-

Oguamanam, Chidi, 1965-

Schonwetter, Tobias,

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In the global knowledge economy, intellectual property rights - and the innovations they are meant to spur - are important determinants of progress. But what does this mean for the nations of Africa? One view is that strong IP protection can facilitate innovation in African settings. Others say that existing IP systems are simply not suited to the realities of Africa. This book, based on case studies and evidence collected across nine countries in Africa sheds new light on the complex relationships between innovation and intellectual property. It covers findings across many sites of innovation and creativity, including music, leather goods, textiles, cocoal, coffee, auto parts, traditional medicine, book publishing, biofuels and university research, and presents a picture in which innovators share a common appreciation for collaboration and openness.