Annex B: Implementation framework
Objective
Responsibility
Timeline
Convert the previous Steering Committee on IP to the Rwanda
Development and Intellectual Property Forum (RDIPF) and to be cochaired by MINICOM, MINISPOC and the Rwanda Science and
Research Council (RSRC).
MINICOM (lead),
RDB, MINISPOC
January
2010
Enhance access to scientific learning and
education materials and facilities, including
textbooks, scientific journals and databases as
well as ICT, such as computer programmes.
RDIPF,
RSRC
(lead),
MINICOM, RDB
2010-2011
Encourage local publishing in science and
technology fields, using copyright where
possible.
RDIPF,
RSRC
(lead),
MINICOM, RDB,
MINISPOC
2010-2011
Increase the number of enrolments in science
and technology.
RDIPF,
RSRC
(lead),
MINICOM, RDB
2010-2011
Put in place policy incentives to encourage
brain gain.
RDIPF,
RSRC,
MINICOM (lead),
RDB
2010-2011
Develop programs that can promote innovation
and IP culture.
RDIPF,
RSRC,
MINICOM (lead),
RDB, MINISPOC
2010-2011
Develop programs to promote the uptake of
scientific and technological solutions by
potential
users,
such
us
enterprises,
government
organisations,
research
institutions, and society.
RDIPF,
RSRC
(lead),
MINICOM, RDB,
MINISPOC
2010-2011
II: Promotion of
innovation and
creativity including
minor and incremental
innovations by
nationals
Promote IPR registration for minor and
incremental
innovations
through
the
encouragement of the use of utility models
RDIPF,
RSRC,
MINICOM, RDB
(lead),
MINISPOC
July 2010
Promote IPR registration in the cultural
industries particularly through encouraged use
of copyright
RDIPF,
RSRC,
MINICOM, RDB,
MINISPOC (lead)
July 2010
III: Increasing access to
foreign and local
technology by local
Develop the IP Resource and Information
centre.
RDIPF,
RSRC,
MINICOM (lead),
RDB, MINISPOC
March 2010
I: Increasing
technological literacy
and advanced scientific
and technological skills
Tasks
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