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Ivorian Intellectual Property Office strengthens Ivorian businesses for digital challenges
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The Ivorian Intellectual Property Office OIPI concluded the third and final session of the second edition of its Intellectual Property Clinic Clinique PI on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in Abidjan-Plateau. This initiative aimed to enhance the skills of 17 entrepreneurs, innovators, and project leaders in strategic areas of intellectual property, innovation, and business development. The Clinique PI is a practical support program with modules designed to help businesses integrate intellectual property into their growth strategies. Following sessions on intellectual property fundamentals, strategic diagnostics, and business audits, the third phase focused on digital transformation, competitiveness, and growth financing mechanisms. The first day, themed "Protecting innovations and boosting your business in the digital age," allowed participants to deepen their knowledge of protecting and valuing intangible assets. Experts demonstrated how intellectual property rights can drive value creation, differentiation, and competitiveness. An interactive workshop also explored "The impact of artificial intelligence on economic models," discussing opportunities and challenges of AI integration. The closing day, themed "Conquering new markets, negotiating, and financing growth," featured participatory workshops, feedback, and a testimonial from Ms. Nabo St茅phanie, a national champion and Excellence Award winner in crafts, who highlighted intellectual property as a key tool for protecting creatio
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Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, announced on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the deployment of its new medium-voltage MV electrical switchgear range, "AirSeT," in C么te d'Ivoire. This technology, which combines pure air and vacuum interruption, aims to support the environmental transition and regulatory evolution of the Ivorian electricity sector. C么te d'Ivoire, considered the economic and energy hub of Francophone West Africa, seeks to become a regional electricity hub, particularly within the framework of the West African Power Pool WAPP. This ambition necessitates significant investments in medium-voltage distribution infrastructure to ensure reliable power supply. Nicole Malan, Vice President of Business Power Systems and Infrastructure for Schneider Electric's Sub-Saharan Africa cluster, stated that Africa has a unique opportunity to build electricity infrastructure that will remain relevant for 30 to 40 years. She added that this solution, combining "pure air and advanced digitalization," meets international standards and future market requirements. This launch aligns with C么te d'Ivoire's development strategy, which aims to achieve an electricity mix comprising 45% renewable energy by 2030. The country faces rapidly increasing demand, driven by urbanization in Abidjan and the growth of the agro-industry, especially cocoa processing. According to the group, these new devices are designed for direct integration into existing networks without
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Must ReadSpain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup, as reported in the July 7, 2026, edition of Abidjan.net TV's newspaper review. This football news was part of a broader daily news summary that also covered various societal topics. Other headlines from the week included China providing two combat patrol boats to the army, the government proposing 12,000 homes for displaced persons, and a focus on the severe consequences of torrential rains and flooding in Abidjan. The discussions around the floods highlighted concerns about waste transforming rainfall into disasters and the urgent need for measures such as clearing canals, raising public awareness, and rethinking urban planning and drainage systems in the city.