National End of Project Workshop on the Use of IP for Women Entrepreneurs (WE) for Branding, Product Development and Commercialization
organized by
the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
in cooperation with
the Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA)
the University of Dar Es Salaam (UDSM)
DEMO Innovators Limited (DEMO)
and
Pan African Legal Empowerment Initiatives (PALEI)
In Parallel and Hybrid Setting
in Jamirex Hotel – Dar es Salaam and in AICC – Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, on December 11, 2023
| Monday, December 11, 2023 | ||||
| Times are indicated in Tanzania Standard Time (9:30 am in Tanzania=7.30 am in Geneva)
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| 9.00 – 9.30 | Registration and Coffee Break | |||
| 9.30 – 10.00 | Opening Ceremony
Welcome addresses by:
Mr. Duong Chi Dung, Director, Division for the Least Developed Countries, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva
Mr. Godfrey Simango Nyaisa, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA), Ministry of Industries, Trade and Marketing, Dar es Salaam
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| 10.00 – 11.00
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Theme 1 The Benefits, Outcomes and Impact on Local Communities of the Project on the Use of IP for Women Entrepreneurs (WE) in Cambodia: The IP Journey of the 70 Mentored WE for Social, Cultural and Economic Development | |||
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11.00 – 12.00
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Speakers: Mr. Bajoe Wibowo, Counsellor, Division for the Least Developed Countries (DLDC), WIPO, Geneva (virtual)
The Perspective of Academia
Speaker: Dr. Eugenia Kafanabo, Dean, School of Education, University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
The Perspective of the Private Sector
Speaker: Mr. Moses Range, Managing Director of DEMO Innovators Limited, Dar es Salaam
The Perspective of the Civil Society Organizations
Speaker: Mr. William Ernest Kivuyo, Executive Director,
Theme 2 Experience Sharing by Successful Women Entrepreneurs from 3 Different Groups: Success Stories on the Use of IP
Speakers: From the Civil Society Organizations Ms. Loveness Mbua, Entrepreneur and Business Owner, Uyanjo Organics (Shampoo, organic soaps, shower gel and conditioner), Arusha
From the Private Sector Ms. Dativa Rugalema, Entrepreneur and Business Owner of Tiva Smart (Food Processing: honey, chili, and spices), Dar es Salaam
From Academia Ms. Mary Minja, Entrepreneur and Business Owner of AKSA Organic Product Ltd., Dar es Salaam |
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| 12.00 – 12.30
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Theme 3 The Importance of the Project on the Use of IP for WE in Tanzania and its Impact on Local Communities
Speaker: Mr. Seka Isaya Kasera, Acting Head of Trade and Service Marks Section, Business Registrations and Licensing Agency (BRELA), Ministry of Trade and Industry, Dar es Salaam
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| 12.30 – 13.15
13.15 |
Closing Ceremony and the Way Forward
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Mr. Bajoe Wibowo and DLDC Team
End of the Workshop and Lunch offered by WIPO
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