Selam Ethiopia will launch the first workshop of its Strengthening Intellectual Property Rights in Ethiopia (SIPRE) project on 3 October.
SIPRE is an 18-month national initiative funded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD).
This project, carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Sport, the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority, and the Ethiopian Music Sectoral Associations Union, addresses the critical need for better protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights in Ethiopia’s visual and performing arts sectors.
SIPRE is supported under UNESCO’s 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, a global framework ratified by 146 parties, including Ethiopia. This Convention guides UNESCO’s efforts to empower countries to create, produce, and distribute cultural goods and services, ensuring that their cultural and creative industries thrive. The Convention also underpins the IFCD, which grants funds to nations like Ethiopia that are committed to implementing public policies that strengthen these sectors.
Through national campaigns, workshops, and educational resources, SIPRE will enhance understanding of IP rights among artists and key stakeholders. The project includes training programs on IP laws, copyright registration, and enforcement mechanisms. An online platform will also be launched to streamline copyright processes and provide vital information to Ethiopian artists.
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