Research findings from Africa in relation to WIPO development agenda priorities

Abstract

Research findings indicate that there are several factors that inhibit access to knowledge, including unaffordability, unavailability and in some cases the lack of a reading culture. The African Copyright and Access to Knowledge (ACA2K) research studies further the understanding of the relationship between national copyright environments and access to knowledge (learning materials in particular). The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Development Agenda recognises that renewed efforts are required ‘to further facilitate access to knowledge and technology for developing countries and least developed countries (LDCs) to foster creativity and innovation.