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[Bemanya Twebaze @BemanyaT]

Africa’s innovation success cannot be measured by patent filings and grants alone. The true measure is whether innovation improves lives, strengthens enterprises, creates jobs, enables technology transfer, and contributes to sustainable economic growth.
For @_ARIPO, this is the essence of a strong innovation ecosystem: IP that delivers tangible value to society.

[ARIPO @_ARIPO]

We are cheering behind Cabo Verde 🇨🇻as they kick off their FIFA World Cup Campaign today!🏆

💡Fun IP Fact: Cabo Verde's World Cup jersey features an intricate geometric graphic pattern which creatively represents the flight paths connecting the country's ten volcanic islands.

#ARIPOAt50 #CaboVerde #ARIPOMemberStates

[ARIPO @_ARIPO]

What a perfect start, Ghana🇬🇭 ! Congratulations to the Black Stars on winning their opening FIFA World Cup match.

💡Fun #IP Fact: Ghana’s World Cup jersey features traditional geometric patterns inspired by the iconic Kente cloth, complemented by intricate tonal graphics composed of Adinkra symbols. These designs creatively blend cultural identity and heritage into a modern sporting design.
#Ghana #ARIPOMemberStates #ARIPOat50

[ARIPO @_ARIPO]

Innovation is a critical resource in the fight against desertification and drought. #Intellectualpropertyrights help transform innovative ideas into practical solutions. ARIPO's work supports the restoration of fragile ecosystems by:
✅ Promoting investment in innovations that address environmental and climate challenges
✅ Supporting the commercialization of sustainable technologies and green enterprises
✅ Enabling the scaling and adoption of new technologies for land restoration and resource efficiency #patents
✅ Recognizing and protecting climate-smart agricultural practices and indigenous knowledge systems that contribute to sustainable land and water management #TraditionalKnowledge
✅ Supporting the protection and uptake of drought-resistant crop varieties through #PlantVarietyProtection #PVP

#WorldDayToCombatDesertificationAndDrought #InnovationForImpact #ClimateResilience #LandRestoration #SustainableDevelopment #ARIPOat50

[Bemanya Twebaze @BemanyaT]

Intellectual property must no longer be seen as a narrow legal issue. IP needs to be in everything.

It belongs in agriculture, health, education, trade, technology, culture, sport, tourism, climate action, and national development planning.

Ideas, creativity, research, innovation, and enterprise will drive Africa’s future. Our task is to ensure these ideas are protected, financed, scaled, and transformed into real value.

At @_ARIPO, our strategic direction is clear: to make IP practical, accessible, inclusive, and central to Africa’s development.

When Africa protects its ideas, Africa strengthens its future.
#IPforDevelopment

[Bemanya Twebaze @BemanyaT]

⚽ The FIFA World Cup is not only about football. It is also one of the world’s largest intellectual property ecosystems.

Broadcasting rights, trademarks, sponsorships, merchandise, image rights and digital content all depend on strong IP protection.

As African teams compete on the global stage, we are reminded that sport creates value far beyond the pitch. Protecting IP in sports helps build stronger brands, support athletes, combat piracy, attract investment and grow Africa’s sports economy.

Football inspires millions. Intellectual property helps ensure that value is protected, shared and sustained—on and off the pitch.

@FIFA @_ARIPO

#WorldCup #IntellectualProperty #SportsIP #CreativeEconomy #Africa #ARIPO50

[ARIPO @_ARIPO]

🌍 The spirit of Africa Day continues!

ARIPO was honoured to join The African Group of Ambassadors in Harare 🇿🇼 on 8 June for an Africa Day commemorative event held under the theme, “Ensuring Sustainable Availability of Water and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Objectives of Agenda 2063.”

It was our pleasure to participate as an exhibitor and sponsor, aligning innovation and intellectual property with Africa’s journey towards the aspirations of Agenda 2063.

#AfricaDay #Agenda2063 #ARIPO #ARIPOat50 #SDGs

[Bemanya Twebaze @BemanyaT]

Met with CISAC DG Gadi Oron and CISAC Africa Regional Director Samuel Sangwa during the CISAC Centenary Celebrations in Paris.

We discussed strengthening copyright cooperation, collective management reforms, digital rights, AI, and fair remuneration for African creators.

ARIPO values its partnership with CISAC as we work to build stronger copyright ecosystems and a more vibrant creative economy across Africa.

#CISAC100 #Copyright #CreativeEconomy #AfricaCreates

[Bemanya Twebaze @BemanyaT]

Today, I had the pleasure of awarding the top three winners of the 4th Regional #IntellectualProperty School Clubs Competition at the @_ARIPO Secretariat in Harare.

Congratulations to Maranatha School from Liberia @IP_Liberia, the overall winner; David Kaunda National STEM Secondary School from Zambia @pacrazambia, first runner-up; and Saint Therese’s Upper Basic School from The Gambia @Gambia_MOJ, second runner-up.

This year’s competition attracted entries from Ghana, The Gambia, Liberia, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia, reflecting the growing momentum of IP education across the ARIPO region.

Since 2022, the IP School Clubs Project has become an important platform for nurturing creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and respect for creators’ rights among young people. Participation has grown from 306 students and 36 teachers in 2024 to more than 900 students and 80 teachers by 2026 across nine countries.

I commend all participating students, teachers, and schools, and thank @WIPO and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea @mcstkorea for their continued support.

#IPEducation #YouthInnovation #CreativeEconomy

[ARIPO @_ARIPO]

ARIPO e-Service Platform 🔗https://t.co/dOjhVGXXr8

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ARIPO, in collaboration with the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho @LesothoPR through the Registrar General’s Office, the Ministry of Law and Constitutional Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, is hosting the Symposium on the Protection of New Varieties of Plants from 20–21 May 2026 in Maseru, Lesotho.

Held under the theme “Nurturing Agricultural Innovation: Advancing the Protection of New Plant Varieties for Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture in Africa,” the Symposium seeks to raise awareness on the role of #PlantVarietyProtection (PVP) in supporting agricultural development across the ARIPO Region and beyond.

The event brings together policymakers, legal and IP experts, plant breeders, seed companies, farmers and other key stakeholders to discuss the ratification and implementation of the Arusha Protocol, its alignment with national laws, and its relationship with the UPOV Convention. It also provides a platform for sharing experiences and developing practical recommendations to strengthen PVP systems in Africa.

@UPOVint
#ArushaProtocol #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture

[Bemanya Twebaze @BemanyaT]

It was my pleasure to address participants this morning at the opening of the Symposium on Plant Variety Protection (PVP) in Maseru, Lesotho, under the theme: “Nurturing Agricultural Innovation: Advancing the Protection of New Plant Varieties for Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture in Africa.”

As @_ARIPO marks its 50th anniversary this year, the Symposium reflects our continued commitment to strengthening innovation ecosystems that support agriculture, food security, climate resilience, and sustainable development across Africa.

PVP is not merely a legal framework; it is a strategic policy tool for promoting innovation, attracting investment, and transforming agriculture through research and improved plant breeding.

Through the Arusha Protocol, ARIPO continues to support Member States in building an enabling environment for agricultural innovation and the protection of new plant varieties.

My appreciation to the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho for hosting this important Symposium, and to Hon. Selibe Mochoboroane, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Nutrition, for gracing the opening ceremony.

[Bemanya Twebaze @BemanyaT]

It was a pleasure to address delegates at the 5th Heads of Intellectual Property Offices Conference (HIPOC) in Maseru this morning, hosted by the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho @LesothoPR.

#HIPOC2026 comes at a defining moment for Africa’s IP landscape. #Digitaltransformation and #AI are reshaping how we innovate, govern, protect, and commercialise knowledge.

Under the theme, “Digital Transformation: Harnessing AI, Strengthening Governance in IP Offices, and Advancing Regional IP Cooperation,” ARIPO Member States are not only discussing the future of IP. They are shaping it.

Our priority is clear: build IP Offices that are modern, trusted, secure, efficient, and inclusive, capable of serving innovators, businesses, researchers, and creators in a fast-changing global economy.

I extend my appreciation to the Kingdom of Lesotho for hosting this important conference, and to the Guest of Honour, Hon. Richard Ramoeletsi, Minister of Law and Justice, for reiterating the Government of Lesotho's commitment to advancing IP development in Lesotho.

#IntellectualProperty

[Bemanya Twebaze @BemanyaT]

Yesterday, I had the honour of meeting His Excellency Daniel Francisco Chapo @daniel_chapo24, President of the Republic of Mozambique, @PresidenciaMoz, on behalf of @_ARIPO.

I reiterated ARIPO’s strong and valued partnership with Mozambique, a Member State dedicated to regional cooperation and advancing Intellectual Property across Africa.

Mozambique’s vision of Renovar Moçambique aligns with key priorities shaping the continent’s future: stability, institutional reform, industrialisation, investment, private-sector expansion, and inclusive growth.

At ARIPO, we see Intellectual Property as a vital strategic tool for transforming knowledge, creativity, and innovation into economic value. We remain committed to supporting Mozambique’s efforts toward sustainable prosperity and industrial development.

[ARIPO @_ARIPO]

#SpeakerAnnouncement 🔊 Meet some of the panelists who will speak on various topics at the ARIPO Plant Variety Symposium. 🌱🌿🍀

Venue: Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho
Dates: 20 - 21 May 2026.

🔗https://t.co/xBvBQvqV0d

@UPOVint @pacrazambia
#PVP #ArushaProtocol #ARIPOat50

[ARIPO @_ARIPO]

50 years are not shaped only by milestones and treaties, but greatly so by the people behind the work.

As we celebrate #ARIPOat50, our staff share the pride, memories, and purpose that continue to shape ARIPO’s legacy across Africa. 🌍✨

https://t.co/J9Y98V98hR

[ARIPO @_ARIPO]

Register for the upcoming Plant Variety Protection Symposium: 🔗 https://t.co/fh7Isr3ENQ

#ARIPOat50 #PVP #BreedersRights

[Bemanya Twebaze @BemanyaT]

Productive engagement with the International Trademark Association (INTA) CEO Etienne Sanz de Acedo and President Deborah Hampton at #INTA2026 in London.

We discussed strengthening trademark ecosystems, advancing global collaboration, and building practical partnerships as African brands scale.

@_ARIPO is committed to supporting African brand owners to engage in global IP networks, access international platforms, and build partnerships that enhance brand value and competitiveness.

#IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #Brands

[ARIPO @_ARIPO]

Happy International Workers' Day! 🫡

#ARIPOat50 #WorkersDay #LabourDay

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Meet @PalladiumIP Consultants at #INTA2026.