The right to research in Africa : exploring the copyright and human rights interface /

"This book formulates a human right to research in Africa based on an in-depth examination of the available international and regional human rights instruments as well as those relevant to the national contexts of African countries. The imbalances in the African copyright ecosystem regarding ac...

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Main Author: Oriakhogba, Desmond Osaretin (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2023]
Series:SpringerBriefs in law
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