Neglect of the human rights dimension in African IP policymaking
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Pfumorodze, Jimcall
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Learning Information Networking and Knowledge (LINK) Centre, Graduate School of Public and Development
Abstract
In this thematic report, the authors, both members of the African Scholars for Knowledge Justice (ASK Justice) network, outline the neglect
of human rights in IP policymaking; the need to end this neglect, particularly in the African context; and steps to be taken towards this goal.
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Intellectual property (IP), Human rights, Public interest, Development, Africa, Access to medicines, Access to knowledge (A2K)
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Rens, A., & Pfumorodze, J. (2015). Neglect of the human rights dimension in African IP policymaking. The African Journal of Information and Communication (AJIC), 16, 82-87.