Copyright and Access to Knowledge (A2K) in Africa : an empirical study

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2009

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African Copyright and Access to Knowledge Network (ACA2K), Johannesburg, ZA

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African Copyright and Access to Knowledge Network (ACA2K) investigates the relationship between copyright and access to knowledge in eight African countries: Ghana, Egypt, Mozambique, Kenya, Morocco, Uganda, Senegal and South Africa. The presentation describes research needs and next steps. Overall there is a demand for enhanced digital environment/online/distance learning; a need for format conversion for visually-impaired users; clearer provisions for reasonable copying for private use/teaching/learning; an environment that balances the needs of rights-holders as well as educational institutions.

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COPYRIGHT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, NORTH OF SAHARA, INTERNATIONAL LAW, ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, RESEARCH NEEDS, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/39705

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Research Results (ACACIA) / Résultats de recherches (ACACIA)