Legal Affairs & Intellectual Property Rights Committee
Legal Foundations for African Industry
The Legal Affairs & IPR Committee of Make in Africa brings legal practitioners together to study the legal and regulatory frameworks that affect African manufacturers and investors. It covers corporate law, intellectual property rights, employment law, and environmental and mining legislation. The committee shares general insight and drafts policy proposals. It does not give legal advice: members are referred to qualified lawyers.
Key Focus Areas
- Corporate Laws – General insight on corporate governance, compliance and regulation.
- Intellectual Property Laws – Awareness of how IP rights are protected and enforced.
- Employment Laws – Awareness of labour law and workplace regulation.
- Environmental and Mining Laws – Insight into laws on mining, land and environmental compliance.
Our Vision
Advancing Legal and Regulatory Advocacy
To make the movement a proactive partner to governments on legislative and regulatory issues, and to build awareness and strong protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) in the business community.
Our Mission
Empowering Businesses Through Legal Support
- Engage with Authorities: Work with government and regulatory bodies on legal concerns facing business.
- Policy Advocacy: Prepare and submit detailed proposals and memoranda to influence legislation.
- Knowledge Sharing: Organise lectures, workshops and seminars on legal and regulatory updates.
- Build an IP Referral Network: Give general IP guidance and refer members to qualified lawyers and registration bodies.
What We Do?
Building Legal Resilience
- Advocate for legal frameworks that support local manufacturing and technology sharing.
- Educate members on legal trends and good practice through expert-led events.
- Offer general guidance on intellectual property and refer members to qualified lawyers.
Why Join the Legal Affairs & IPR Committee?
- Legal Insight: Learn from experienced legal and regulatory experts.
- IPR Awareness: Understand how to protect and enforce your intellectual property.
- Policy Influence: Help shape laws that affect African business.
Strengthen Your Legal Awareness
Join the Legal Affairs & IPR Committee to help your business understand complex legal challenges and protect its intellectual assets. Become a member and help shape fair legal frameworks for African industry.
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- Fisheries Policy 2027-2035
- Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Policy 2027-2035
- MIAGS Startup Policy 2027-2035
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About
The Make In Africa Global Summit (MIAGS) is a global platform connecting leaders, businesses, investors, institutions and policymakers shaping the next era of economic growth across the Global South and Africa.
MIAGS advances South–South cooperation, trade, investment, industrialization, technology, infrastructure and economic resilience, creating platforms for dialogue, strategic partnerships and cross-border opportunities.
Our mission is to strengthen the Global South and Africa’s role in the global economy by connecting capital with opportunity, innovation with markets and economic priorities with action—while fostering a more connected, productive and influential economic future.