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US Hosts Creators and Intellectual Property Policymakers From Prominent African Nations

Nathaniel Irobi by Nathaniel Irobi
July 18, 2024
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As the creative industries in Africa continue to flourish, the importance of robust intellectual property protection and enforcement frameworks cannot be overstated. In a groundbreaking collaboration, the U.S. Department of State, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), welcomed a delegation of eight esteemed participants from Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. This initiative, known as the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), aims to propel the growth of the creative industry and establish stronger safeguards for intellectual property rights in Africa.

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The Nigerian delegation comprised notable individuals such as Obi Asika, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Council for Arts & Culture, Zulu Oyibo, the Co-founder of InkBlot Productions, and Alexander Okeke, the Talent & Business Manager of YBNL Nation Entertainment. These participants embarked on a journey to the United States, specifically Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Atlanta, where they engaged with influential policymakers, industry associations, industry leaders, professional guilds, production studios, and local government representatives.

The implementation of comprehensive intellectual property protection and enforcement frameworks ensures that creative artists, inventors, industrial designers, and other rights holders can confidently showcase their works, knowing that they will be duly protected and fairly compensated for their contributions.

By fostering innovation through the establishment of robust intellectual property protection and enforcement frameworks, we can create and sustain job opportunities, elevate wages across various integrated industries, and significantly boost economic growth.

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The IVLP visit builds upon the U.S. Department of State’s ongoing commitment to supporting the growth of Africa’s creative economy, a commitment that has been in place since the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Since then, the Department has hosted four productive creative ecosystem roundtables in key African nations such as Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. These roundtables serve as platforms for meaningful discussions on the immense value of the creative industries and the pivotal role that stronger intellectual property frameworks play in their development. UNESCO, renowned for its comprehensive mapping of Africa’s film and audiovisual industries in 2021, has been an invaluable partner in these events.

Furthermore, the State Department has collaborated with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to organize a fifth creative industry roundtable, which took place in Egypt in June. This continued dedication highlights the unwavering commitment of the United States to fostering an environment that nurtures and protects creativity and innovation across the African continent.

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Nathaniel Irobi

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