To raise awareness about the role of intellectual property in fostering innovation and economic development in Africa.
To facilitate discussions on key issues and challenges related to IP creation, protection, enforcement, and commercialization in Africa and SDGs.
To promote collaboration and networking among inventors, creatives, policymakers, industry leaders, intergovernmental agencies, academics, and practitioners in the IP ecosystem with SDGs at the centre.
Highlight emerging trends in Intellectual Property that affect the regime of current laws and treaties across the African continent.
Compare statistics and data on the continent’s position on Intellectual Property and identify key areas for improvement by setting SMART goals.
To identify and facilitate solutions to critical challenges in the channels of translating IPRs to wealth for Africa and Africans.
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The African Intellectual Property Centre (Africa IP Centre) was established on the 7th of December 2019, by the International Trade and Research Centre (ITRC). ITRC is a Public Policy, Research, Analysis, and Engagement Organization (PPRAEO) think tank.
Since the establishment of the Africa IP Centre, the main objective of the Centre has been to support and strengthen the institutional capacity of the IP system in Africa by advocating for African governments to formulate and implement comprehensive IP policies that will ensure IP works for Africans and Africa. The Centre believes that through stakeholders’ collaboration, IP can effectively promote socio-economic development and livelihood in Africa. Over the years, the Africa IP Centre has been hosting Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) dialogues and All Africa IP Conferences, which are end-of-the-year town hall meetings.