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Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR): Recognizing Africa’s role in the global knowledge economy.
Joined July 2012
Undermining Competition, Undermining Markets? Implications of Big Tech and Digital Personal Data for Competition Policy,” coauthored by @AdedijiDamola of @Afrinnovation and Professor Kean Birch of the Institute for Technoscience & Society at York University, has been recently published in the latest Big Data & Society issue. This work is accessible through open access through here:
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Save the date! On February 19, 2025, at 11:30 ET, Professor @obioraokaforc will deliver our Annual Lecture, exploring the future of international law for African peoples. He will address key topics like poverty, African agency, and challenging imposed frameworks that impact the continent’s social, economic, and political spheres. Don’t miss this important conversation, learn more and register at:
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RT @obioraokaforc: I'll be delivering the Open AIR Annual Lecture. Join us for a conversation about the future of international law for Af…
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Join us for our Annual Lecture on Feb 19 at 11:30am ET, featuring Professor Obiora C. Okafor. This engaging lecture will explore the future of international law for African peoples, focusing on critical issues such as poverty, African agency in the pursuit of dignity, and resistance to externally imposed frameworks that negatively impact Africa’s social, economic, and political landscapes. Don’t miss this important discussion. To know more and register, read:
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23 Jan 2025: Webinar (in English et en français) to launch the African European Maker Innovation Ecosystem (mAkE) project (@makeafricaeu) MOOC platform. Register here: #makeafricaeu #H2020
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In case you missed it, The ATRIP Executive Committee, which includes Open AIR’s Prof. @caro_ncube and Prof. @jdebeer, proudly presents the ATRIP Essay Competition 2024! This is an incredible opportunity for young researchers in intellectual property law to share their insights. Sponsored by FICPI, the competition invites essays in English or French on any IP-related topic by February 21, 2025. 🏆 Rewards: ✨Top entries featured on the ATRIP website ✨Potential publication in prestigious journals ✨First-place winner invited to present at the ATRIP 2025 Conference in Copenhagen Get more details here:
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La portabilité des données est un droit des citoyens qui s'applique également dans les environnements numériques, déclare Gabriela Bolaños de @Afrinnovation dans le spécial #LeyDeDatosPersonales : Analyser la Réglementation.
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RT @ebizlatin: La portabilidad de datos es un derecho de los ciudadanos también aplicable en entornos digitales, señala Gabriela Bolaños de…
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New research by Rosa De Koker and Open AIR’s @jdebeer examines the complexities of global health law, intellectual property, technology transfer, and equitable access during pandemics. Their analysis reveals how treaty negotiations on R&D, tech sharing, and benefit-sharing could risk deepening global health inequities if not handled carefully. What’s the path forward for fairness in global health innovation? Read the full article here:
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Delegates at WIPO IGC 49 failed to agree on texts for protecting Traditional Knowledge (TK) and Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs), raising urgent questions about safeguarding Indigenous rights globally. What’s next? Check out Open African Innovation Research (Open AIR)’s Prof. Chidi Oguamanam’s blog post for insights:
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African researchers face significant barriers to information access due to restrictive global copyright systems. @DesyOsas, an @Afrinnovation collaborator and former member of the New and Emerging Researcher Group (NERG) argues for recognizing the ‘right to research’ as a human right to balance private copyright interests with public access to information. Read more here:
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Don’t miss @Afrinnovation's Prof. @chidi_oguamanam's expert take on WIPO IGC 48 & 49, exploring the future of protecting genetic resources and traditional knowledge post-GR-TK Treaty. Check it out here:
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Exciting New Video Alert! We’re excited to share an inspiring video from our Johannesburg Hub, the Trilateral Chair in Transformative Innovation at the University of Johannesburg (@UJ_TRCTI). This video highlights the Chair’s groundbreaking work and features key moments from this year’s Transforming Africa Conference (#UJTransformingAfricaConference2024). Co-hosted by @Afrinnovation, this landmark event convened thought leaders to discuss how innovation drives transformative change across the continent. Don’t miss this inspiring journey into how innovation shapes Africa’s future! Watch the video here:
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In case you missed it, the ATRIP Executive Committee, which includes Open AIR’s Prof. @caro_ncube and Prof. @jdebeer, proudly presents the ATRIP Essay Competition 2024! This is an incredible opportunity for young researchers in intellectual property law to share their insights. Sponsored by FICPI, the competition invites essays in English or French on any IP-related topic by February 21, 2025. 🏆 Rewards: ✨Top entries featured on the ATRIP website ✨Potential publication in prestigious journals ✨First-place winner invited to present at the ATRIP 2025 Conference in Copenhagen Get more details here:
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📢 Check Out This New Publication by Dr. Omowamiwa Kolawole and Open AIR’s Prof. @caro_ncube titled “Rethinking Ownership, Power, and Policy in Drug Patents: The Case for an Ubuntu-Infused Approach.” In this insightful article, the authors propose a transformative approach to drug patent policies, using the African philosophy of Ubuntu to advocate for equitable access to life-saving medicines. A must-read for anyone interested in reimagining global health systems for the public good. Read it here:
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@Afrinnovation is proud to celebrate one of our own, @nicole_tumaine, on being officially called to the Ontario Bar. Congratulations, @nicole_tumaine, on this well-deserved accomplishment.
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Join our East African hub, @StrathCIPIT, for an insightful webinar tomorrow! Discover the evolving landscape of Intellectual Property and Innovation in Kenya and explore @StrathCIPIT's comprehensive IP database. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights into Kenya’s IP environment! 🗓️ Date: November 5, 2024 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM EAT (UTC +3) 🔗 Register here:
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