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 27