Tag: African Model Law

Towards Intellectual Property Rights Harmonisation in Africa

12 July, 2020 Events

Flora IP’s Dr Titilayo Adebola moderated a webinar on Thursday, 02 July 2020, organised by the Africa International Trade and Commerce Research (AITCR). See her opening presentation and initial …

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Access and Benefit sharing, Farmers’ Rights and Plant Breeders’ Rights: Reflections on the African Model Law

28 February, 2019 Food & Agriculture, Intellectual Property

Titilayo Adebola Abstract This article discusses the protection of new plant varieties in Africa and the African Model Law through the lens of its key protagonist, Professor Johnson Ekpere. …

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We can establish complementary seed systems by creatively introducing suitable conditions or standards to register and certify farmers’ seeds. Seed laws and policies must include provisions ensuring seeds are culturally adaptive to our environments and aligned with our food habits. They should also be climate adaptive and gender-sensitive, enabling both men and women to find joy in working with seeds. It is essential for Africans to take ownership and control over our means of food production—starting with the seeds.

Andrew Mushita.