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Africa's fashion industry is booming, creating more job
opportunities across the continent. Driven by youth, culture, and
growing global interest, the sector is gaining international
recognition through designers, brands, and events.
with readers working within the Chemicals industries
Africa's fashion industry is booming, creating more job
opportunities across the continent. Driven by youth, culture, and
growing global interest, the sector is gaining international
recognition through designers, brands, and events.
Ines Monteiro Alves highlights the rising
risks in the African fashion industry from copying, counterfeiting,
and weak intellectual property (IP) protections. She emphasizes
that integrating IP early, registering trademarks and designs, and
strengthening enforcement are key to protecting creativity,
building strong brands, and driving sustainable growth.
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