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African Universities Face Innovation Setbacks Amid Weak Intellectual Property Protections

Experts at University of Dar es Salaam highlight urgent need for stronger IP frameworks to safeguard African research and boost socio-economic benefits

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During the 3rd Annual African Research Universities Alliance Distinguished Public Lecture at the University of Dar es Salaam, experts warned that weak intellectual property rights systems are undermining Africa’s research output and innovation potential. Without robust IP protections, African universities risk losing…
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African Universities Face Innovation Setbacks Amid Weak Intellectual Property Protections During the 3rd Annual African Research Universities Alliance Distinguished Public Lecture at the University of Dar es Salaam, experts warned that weak intellectual property rights systems are undermining Africa’s resear... Read the full IIPLA article: https://iipla.org/news/african-universities-face-innovation-setbacks-amid-weak-intellectual-property-protections

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