In PIJIP’s Right to Research series, Professor Desmond Oriakhogba discussed the importance of the right to research in empowering citizens to participate in economic development, democratic processes, and personal problem-solving.
While most ongoing research in Africa takes shape informally, there is a major challenge of access to information, which is a crucial ingredient for effective research. The problem is caused by copyright regimes in Africa, which are formulated in such a way as to limit access to information.
To address this issue, Prof. Oriakhogba suggests constructing a specific human right that speaks to the nuances of copyright, which would give users the right to access information without relying on the state.
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