Policy and knowledge equity
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Public Policy Advocacy Nigeria
A people-driven advocacy initiative engaging Nigerian policymakers, copyright authorities, and tech regulators to defend open knowledge, Freedom of Panorama, and digital human rights.
Project Objectives
- Advocate for legislative and policy changes that promote open access to information, scientific research, and cultural heritage.
- Engage with the Nigerian Copyright Commission and National Assembly on Freedom of Panorama and copyright exceptions for educational institutions.
- Monitor the implementation and impact of the Nigerian National Language Policy on indigenous-language digital participation.
- Collaborate with regulatory institutions such as NITDA, NUC, and the Federal Ministry of Communications on data privacy and open internet policies.
Key Activities & Execution
Policy stakeholder roundtable dialogues, legislative submissions on copyright reform, national open knowledge summits, and collaborative policy research.
Outcomes & Deliverables
Direct engagement on the amended Copyright Act, active advocacy submissions on Freedom of Panorama, and multi-sectoral partnerships for open government data.
Impact Statement
Ensuring Nigeria's legal and regulatory architecture protects the public domain and empowers all citizens to create and access free knowledge.
Project Overview
Status
ongoing
Geographic Scope
Abuja & Lagos, Nigeria / Nationwide
Timeline
Jun 2022 - Ongoing
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