Preliminary Consultation & Focused Workshop
Salelologa, Samoa – April 25th & 26th, 2024 – The Registries of Companies and Intellectual Properties Division (RCIP) of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labour (MCIL) hosted a two-day event in Savaii to celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2024 under the theme “IP and SDG: Building our Common Future with Innovation and Creativity.”
The event began on April 25th at the MCIL Office in Salelologa with a preliminary consultation. Around 30 participants from civil society organisations, the private sector, and the public sector gathered for discussions. The afternoon session featured a video documentation of the Siapo Demonstration, a significant component of the Samoa Branding Bureau project, showcasing Samoa’s cultural heritage and creative ingenuity.
On April 26th, the event continued at the SSAB Conference Room in Salelologa with a Focused Workshop. Approximately 50 attendees from various sectors, including vocational students, participated in interactive discussions to explore innovative strategies for leveraging intellectual property for sustainable development.
The event was led by Susuga Houlton Faasau, who opened with a prayer, setting a tone of reverence and unity. Afioga Pulotu Lyndon Chu Ling, CEO of MCIL, delivered the Keynote Address on behalf of the Minister, emphasising the pivotal role of intellectual property in fueling creativity and innovation aligned with the SDGs. Pulotu also highlighted the importance of vocational schools as key drivers of Samoa’s innovation industry, noting their role in nurturing talent and fostering economic growth.
The event provided a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, share best practices, and reaffirm their commitment to harnessing the power of intellectual property for the collective benefit of Samoa.
For more information, please contact the Samoa Branding Bureau.
