I author software and e-learning resources for a living. I am also finalizing a number of books for publication. I have a patent application for a strategy framework lodged with the Zimbabwe Intellectual Property Office (ZIPO). In June 2010 I was sponsored by the United Nations Economic Commission For Africa (UNECA) to attend Science with Africa II conference in Addis Ababa where for three days we deliberated on strategies for commercializing African Research and Development. So for me discussing about IP theft becomes personal. I however hope that in my postings, at least one person will take note, change their behaviors thus contribute in one small way to making Africa also a player in the IP market. Believe it or not, developed countries protect their IP and thus develop a market for their products. You might like to know that some Zim guys are working on including IP/ethics/etc as a subject starting in grade 5. I hope they succeed.
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