Presidential Affairs
WIPO Chief Dr Daren Tang Pays First Official Visit to Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday met World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director General Dr Daren Tang at State House in Harare, where the two discussed ways to strengthen Zimbabwe’s innovation and intellectual property systems.
Dr Tang, who is in the country on his first official visit as WIPO chief, said he was impressed by Zimbabwe’s intellectual and creative capacity, citing a strong knowledge base, vibrant cultural scene and a rising generation of young entrepreneurs as key national strengths.
He reaffirmed WIPO’s commitment to supporting Zimbabwe’s efforts to develop robust innovation ecosystems and modern intellectual property frameworks that can drive economic growth.
As part of his itinerary, Dr Tang and his delegation will visit the headquarters of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), a move that highlights the strategic role of intellectual property in fostering development both in Zimbabwe and across the region.