The Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Mr. Daren Tang, paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable James Gyakye Quayson (MP) on Thursday, 20th November 2025.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Ghana and WIPO in line with the President’s vision for economic transformation. The Director General commended Ghana’s longstanding leadership in innovation and its active participation in the organisation. He further underscored the need to protect and commercialise Ghanaian cultural and creative arts assets, traditional textiles, and locally developed innovations. Mr. Tang expressed strong commitment to supporting Ghanaian youth, women entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and researchers through targeted IP initiatives.
The Director General also highlighted WIPO’s commitment to supporting Ghana in enhancing value addition in key agricultural sectors, particularly cocoa and cashew. A significant outcome of the discussions was WIPO’s proposal to collaborate with the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) on an ‘IP for Diplomats’ programme, designed to equip Ghanaian diplomats with critical expertise in intellectual property and digital trade.
The Deputy Minister reaffirmed Ghana’s support for WIPO and welcomed the strengthened collaboration aimed at empowering innovators, safeguarding national assets, and advancing the country’s development agenda.
