Africa’s inventors shackled by bad IP regimes

21/05/15

Secrecy among Kenyan firms may be impeding innovation

07/04/14

Local software can spur development, says UN report

Developing nations should fight piracy and improve ICT infrastructure to ensure strong local software sectors …

08/01/13

Trust 'a major challenge' to agricultural biotechnology

Fears in Africa surrounding agri-biotech, resulting in its underutilisation, can be tackled by building trust and …

29/11/12

Tree intercropping 'could save Africa's soils'

A review of agroforestry for food crops finds the benefits for raising soil quality and food yields to be …

20/11/12

Africa 'needs to do more to boost innovation'

Africa and Europe should work together to make sure that Africa can stimulate innovation, a conference has heard.

31/05/12

Botswana to develop policy to protect traditional knowledge

Botswana is developing a policy to document and safeguard traditional knowledge.

24/08/11

Presidential award for Ugandan research stirs up debate

A presidential award for research into using the soapberry plant to kill mosquitoes has stirred up debate over …

29/06/11

Turning plants into pills in Kenya

Traditional healers are joining forces with plant chemists in Kenya to develop antimalarials isolated from plants, …

13/12/07

African countries join the patent game

A scheme in Africa allowing countries to cooperate on patent applications means researchers can protect their …

10/10/07

WIPO recognises developing world rights

The World Intellectual Property Organization has adopted a fresh agenda that recognises the rights and needs of …

04/10/07

The Muslim diaspora - from brain drain to brain gain?

Muslim countries should harness the talents of their huge diaspora and support collaboration between their …

03/10/07