“This is a synthesis report of the proceedings of the East Africa Conference on Intellectual Property Rights and Development
which took place in Jinja-Uganda from the 28th -29th June 2006. The Conference brought together senior level officials from the
national IPR offices, research and academic institutions,national planning and investment
authorities and practicing IPR lawyers. The overarching objective of the Conference was to provide a platform for stakeholders to
engage in a mutual dialogue on the role of intellectual property rights in stimulating science and technology innovation, technology
development and technology transfer within the East African Community (EAC). The Conference also provided a rare opportunity
for IPR practitioners from the three EAC States to engage in a dialogue on practical steps necessary for operationalizing the
relevant provisions of the Treaty Establishing the EAC.”
