The United States (US) government has launched a year-long "IP for Growth" (Intellectual Property for Growth) programme aimed at helping African creators, particularly those in the music industry, turn creativity into economic growth through stronger intellectual property (IP) protection.
U.S. Launches 'IP for Growth' Programme to Boost Africa's Creative Economy
allAfrica, 21 August 2026, International
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