Access To Knowledge In Africa
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Access To Knowledge In Africa
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Author : Chris Armstrong
language : en
Publisher: IDRC
Release Date : 2010
Access To Knowledge In Africa written by Chris Armstrong and has been published by IDRC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Business & Economics categories.
"This book is a result of an international and interdisciplinary research project known as the African Copyright and Access to Knowledge (ACA2K) project"--Acknowledgments.
Indigenous Knowledge And Education In Africa
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Author : Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-04-30
Indigenous Knowledge And Education In Africa written by Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-30 with Business & Economics categories.
This open access book presents a strong philosophical, theoretical and practical argument for the mainstreaming of indigenous knowledge in curricula development, and in teaching and learning across the African continent. Since the dawn of political independence in Africa, there has been an ongoing search for the kind of education that will create a class of principled and innovative citizens who are sensitive to and committed to the needs of the continent. When indigenous or environment-generated knowledge forms the basis of learning in classrooms, learners are able to immediately connect their education with their lived reality. The result is much introspection, creativity and innovation across fields, sectors and disciplines, leading to societal transformation. Drawing on several theoretical assertions, examples from a wide range of disciplines, and experiences gathered from different continents at different points in history, the book establishes that for education to trigger the necessary transformation in Africa, it should be constructed on a strong foundation of learners’ indigenous knowledge. The book presents a distinct and uncharted pathway for Africa to advance sustainably through home-grown and grassroots based ideas, leading to advances in science and technology, growth of indigenous African business and the transformation of Africans into conscious and active participants in the continent’s progress. Indigenous Knowledge and Education in Africa is of interest to educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers and individuals engaged in finding sustainable and strategic solutions to regional and global advancement.
International Copyright And Access To Knowledge
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Author : Sara Bannerman
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2016-02-19
International Copyright And Access To Knowledge written by Sara Bannerman and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-19 with Law categories.
The principle of Access to Knowledge (A2K) has become a common reference point for a diverse set of agendas that all hope to realize technological and human potential by making knowledge more accessible. This book is a history of international copyright focused on principles of A2K and their proponents. Whilst debate and discussion so far has covered the perspectives of major western countries, the author's fresh approach to the topic considers emerging countries and NGOs, who have fought for the principles of A2K that are now fundamental to the system. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book connects copyright history to current problems, issues and events.
Open Access To Knowledge In Nigeria
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Author : Kunle Ola
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-10-17
Open Access To Knowledge In Nigeria written by Kunle Ola and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-17 with Law categories.
This book provides an analysis of the legal and policy dimensions of open access to research, education and public sector information with a focus on Nigeria. Kunle shows how open access has evolved across the world and how such initiatives could be implemented in Nigeria and other countries in the developing world. The author argues for a platform where Nigerians are able to freely connect to the ‘global library’, through the open access dual platforms of self-archiving and open access publishing, thereby providing access to knowledge. The importance of connecting local works to the ‘global library’ to increase visibility and impact of such works is also underscored. This book furthers our understanding of open educational resources as alternative avenues to accessing education and seeks to foster citizenry participation, good governance, accountability, democratic values and spur creativity and innovation through open governance and access to public sector information. Providing a framework for open access in developing countries, Open Access to Knowledge in Nigeria is an important read for scholars interested in knowledge production in Africa, development of the knowledge economy and the open access and Access to Knowledge movements.
A Critical Guide To Intellectual Property
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Author : Mat Callahan
language : en
Publisher: Zed Books Ltd.
Release Date : 2017-10-15
A Critical Guide To Intellectual Property written by Mat Callahan and has been published by Zed Books Ltd. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-15 with Political Science categories.
Ours is an era when human genes can be copied and patented. From genetically modified foods to digital piracy, the concept of intellectual property (IP) and the laws upholding it play a foundational role in our society, but its political and ideological dimensions have rarely been understood outside of specialist circles. This collection cuts through the legal jargon that so often surrounds IP, to provide both a comprehensive history and analysis that explores the corporate interests that shape its conception and the movements that are developing alternatives. As the nature of industry changes, we might ask: what are the wider implications of the concept of IP, be it for agribusiness and pharmaceutical companies or the film and music industries? Has IP law has been used to safeguard and assert the ownership of ideas and creativity, or is it an essential foundation of our culture? Today, with mounting challenges from the growth of free software and open source movements, this collection provides an accessible and alternative guide to IP, exploring its significance within the wider struggle between capital and the commons.
Education In Sub Saharan Africa
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Author : Kirsten Majgaard
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2012-06-26
Education In Sub Saharan Africa written by Kirsten Majgaard and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-26 with Education categories.
Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Comparative Analysis takes stock of education in Sub-Saharan Africa by drawing on the collective knowledge gained through the preparation of Country Status Reports for more than 30 countries.
The Protection Of Indigenous Knowledge In Africa
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Author : Enyinna Nwauche
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2025-02-25
The Protection Of Indigenous Knowledge In Africa written by Enyinna Nwauche and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-25 with Law categories.
This book provides a comprehensive contemporary and timely account of the protection of indigenous knowledge in Africa by examining issues such as the nature of indigenous knowledge as part of indigenous property and as the fulcrum of indigenous communities in Africa. Acknowledging the centrality of the members of communities of origin in the production and reproduction of indigenous knowledge, this book discusses options to manage the tension between members of the community, communities of origin and their political community. Furthermore, the book abandons the conceptual distinction between ‘negative’ and ‘positive’ protection and turns towards a subject consideration of indigenous Scientific and Technical Indigenous Knowledge (STIK); indigenous heritage; indigenous designs; indigenous music; indigenous audio-visual, indigenous signs expressions and terms as well as the indigenous literary works that are examined within the context of case studies of the indigenous knowledge human and peoples’ rights. The book concludes that Africa’s modest record of the protection of indigenous knowledge must factor in its extensive use as the foundation of Africa’s entertainment industry and recommends a tripod of ‘community’ ‘participation’ and ‘reward as principles of effective protection. Building on the 2017 title of ‘The Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions in Africa” this book adopts a mixed method of a legal pluralistic account of indigenous knowledge; using intellectual property as a lens to view indigenous knowledge and a cultural production account of indigenous knowledge and will be useful to intellectual property lawyers; sociologists; economists; Africanists; innovation law and policy specialists and legal practitioners.
Yes Africa Can
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Author : Punam Chuhan-Pole
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2011-06-24
Yes Africa Can written by Punam Chuhan-Pole and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-24 with Business & Economics categories.
Takes an in-depth look at twenty-six economic and social development successes in Sub-Saharan African countries, and addresses how these countries have overcome major developmental challenges.
Access To Knowledge In Africa
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Access To Knowledge In Africa written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Africa categories.
Independent Power Projects In Sub Saharan Africa
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Author : Anton Eberhard
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2016-04-18
Independent Power Projects In Sub Saharan Africa written by Anton Eberhard and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-18 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Inadequate electricity services pose a major impediment to reducing extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Simply put, Africa does not have enough power. Despite the abundant low-carbon and low-cost energy resources available to Sub-Saharan Africa, the region s entire installed electricity capacity, at a little over 80 GW, is equivalent to that of the Republic of Korea. Looking ahead, Sub-Saharan Africa will need to ramp-up its power generation capacity substantially. The investment needed to meet this goal largely exceeds African countries already stretched public finances. Increasing private investment is critical to help expand and improve electricity supply. Historically, most private sector finance has been channeled through privately financed independent power projects (IPP), supported by nonrecourse or limited recourse loans, with long-term power purchase agreements with the state utility or another off-taker. Between 1990 and 2014, IPPs have spread across Sub-Saharan Africa and are now present in 17 countries. Currently, there are 125 IPPs, with an overall installed capacity of 10.7 GW and investments of $24.6 billion. However, private investment could be much greater and less concentrated. South Africa alone accounts for 67 IPPs, 4.3 GW of capacity and $14.4 billion of investments; the remaining projects are concentrated in a handful of countries. The objective of this study is to evaluate the experience of IPPs and identify lessons that can help African countries attract more and better private investment. At the core of this analysis is a reflection on whether IPPs have in fact benefited Sub-Saharan Africa, and how they might be improved. The analysis is based primarily on in depth case studies, carried out in five countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda, which not only have the most numerous but also among the most extensive experience with IPPs.