PRESIDENT KIKWETE OPENS THE THE AFRICAN CONFERENCE ON THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) POLICIES TO FOSTER INNOVATION, VALUE CREATION AND COMPETITIVENESS TODAY IN DAR ES SALAAM

A standing ovation as President Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete arrives for the opening the African Conference on the Strategic Importance of Intellectual Property Policies to Foster Innovation, Value Creation and Competitiveness at the Hyatt Regency Kilimanjaro hotel in Dar es salaam today March 12, 2013.

opening the African Conference on the Strategic Importance of Intellectual Property Policies to Foster Innovation, Value Creation and Competitiveness at the Hyatt Regency Kilimanjaro hotel in Dar es salaam today March 12, 2013.

Dr. Francis Gurry, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), speaks at the opening of the African Conference on the Strategic Importance of Intellectual Property Policies to Foster Innovation, Value Creation and Competitiveness at the Hyatt Regency Kilimanjaro hotel in Dar es salaam today March 12, 2013.

Hon. Dr. Abdallah Kigoda, Minister for Industry and Trade, invites President Kikwete to address the gathering

President Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete opens the African Conference on the Strategic Importance of Intellectual Property Policies to Foster Innovation, Value Creation and Competitiveness at the Hyatt Regency Kilimanjaro hotel in Dar es salaam today March 12, 2013.

A cross section of participants to the African Conference on the Strategic Importance of Intellectual Property Policies to Foster Innovation, Value Creation and Competitiveness at the Hyatt Regency Kilimanjaro hotel in Dar es salaam today March 12, 2013.For full story and more photos CLICK HERE