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tions. Mr. Abdalbasitb from Sudan said we could adopt a unique approach
like providing scholarships for inventors as it is done in Sudan. Mir. Mi-
chael Esuong thanked everyone for their input and said he will provide a
free portal platform to the interested organizations to help host their virtual
exhibition expo.

STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE IFIA ACTIVITIES ACROSS AFRICA
Mr. Michael Esuong stated by suggesting an increase in IFIA membership
and activities in Africa by exploring African Union and universities. These
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help increase the number of members in the IFIA African Network.
The President stated that if we have an increased number of members
and activities, support will come from top organizations. The Network will
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IFIA should give discounts to African developing countries interested in
joining. The President responded by saying the membership card and a
good imitative, email should be sent in that regard. He instantly approved
one-year free membership for African developing countries upon joining.
Mr. Mausoud suggested organizing international competitions, which will
help increase activities, thereby attracting members. Mr. Michael Esuong
thanked everyone for their contributions and urged members to attract
more members to IFIA.
AFRICA INNOVATION EXPO
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expo by the African Network and said that the event would be hosted
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and stated that the event should have a common name for every country
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make the event a success. Every other member of the Network was hap-
py about the idea and pledged their support to the expo success.
OTHER MATTERS
• IFIA President said he would ensure he brings more than four African
countries to the executive committee of IFIA as he is impressed by the
work so far. He said the addition would help boost the activities of the
Africa network.
• Mr. Abdalbasitb suggested linking the body to the Turkish scholarship
scheme as he has a strong connection with them. Mr. Michael Esuong did
a recap on the discussions, and the meeting came to a close.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
• The President to connect African Union to support the IFIA Africa net-
work.
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African Network Director.
• The Africa Network Director to get in contact with all members of the
African Network.
• The President to send a letter to WIPO to support IFIA Africa Network in
their Inventors Assistance Program (IAP).
• The African Network is expected to suggest names, countries of the
host, and modalities for the African Innovation Expo.
• Increase IFIA membership in Africa within six months.
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