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Explore David Jeng’s programmes and case studies across Africa.

David Jeng and participants at the National IP Week backdrop

Intellectual property2026

Sierra Leone National IP Week

WIPO resource person at Sierra Leone IP Week, 15–16 October 2026, speaking on IP for MSMEs, start-ups, creative industries and producer communities.

WIPO / Office of the Administrator and Registrar GeneralWIPO resource person15–16 October 2026

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Creative industries2026

IP & Music — Afro-Caribbean Creative Bridge

Connecting African and Caribbean music industries through intellectual property, enterprise and collaboration.

WIPO Division for Africa / Ghana Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative ArtsResource person and session lead21–23 September 2026

Mbolo Association · IIED and UNECAThe Gambia

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Business consultancy2026

Debt-for-Climate and Nature Swaps

Developing the national engagement and performance framework for climate, nature and inclusive-development swaps.

Mbolo Association · IIED and UNECALead Consultant, national partnerJuly–November 2026

GCCI · European Union-fundedBanjul, The Gambia

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Intellectual property2026

IP Training for GCCI Member Businesses

Five-day IP training delivered to 60 businesses across three cohorts.

GCCI · European Union-fundedLead Trainer27 July–14 August 2026

WIPO · IP for HerGhana and Nigeria

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Intellectual property2026

WACEMS: Women Agripreneurs, IP and Growth

IP training and mentorship for 100 women agripreneurs in Ghana and Nigeria.

WIPO · IP for HerLead ConsultantApril 2026–present

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Enterprise & innovation2026

Women in STEM: Pitch & Protect, Rwanda

Connecting women-led STEM innovation with IP protection and enterprise development in Kigali, Rwanda.

WIPOSpeakerMarch 2026

IFC · through SAS ConsultThe Gambia

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Business consultancy2026

IFC Local Champions: Creative Industries Mapping

Mapping creative-industry firms to identify local champions and inform IFC and World Bank support.

IFC · through SAS ConsultConsultantJanuary–October 2026

WIPO Division for Africa20 Sub-Saharan African countries

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Intellectual property2026

Empowering Youth in Innovation and Creativity

IP training, mentorship and coaching for 48 young entrepreneurs from 20 countries.

WIPO Division for AfricaLead ConsultantMay 2025–January 2026

World Bank SLEDP · The Betts Firm ConsultFreetown, Sierra Leone

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Business consultancy2026

Sierra Leone Economic Diversification: Investment Readiness

Marketing, branding and investor-readiness support for selected Sierra Leonean SMEs.

World Bank SLEDP · The Betts Firm ConsultMarketing ExpertJuly 2025–March 2026

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