Describe the main features of the policy/measure:
* The copyright Framework is governed by three policies as follows: The Copyright Act 2004, The Copyright Regulation 2018 and the National IP Strategy (NIPS) 2019.
* The documents govern licensing, copyright protection and enforcement, royalties' collection and distribution.
* The NIPS provides for a one stop shop (through the merging of the copyright office and the trademarks and patents office) - although yet to be implemented
Website of the policy/measure, if available:
What are the results achieved so far through the implementation of the policy/measure?:
* Gambia now competing in international technology / innovation competitions
* Now registering copyrights works in line with the regulation
* Three staff employed for copyright office
Partner(s) engaged in the implementation of the measure:
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Ministry of Tourism and Culture
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Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology
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Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education
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Ministry of Youth and Sports
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Ministry of Women’s Affairs
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National Council for Youth
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WIPO
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ARIPO
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Public Utilities Regulation Authority (PURA)
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Telecommunications Companies
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Artistic Associations
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Private Entrepreneurs
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Has the implementation of the policy/measure been evaluated?:
NO