[WSIS CS-Plenary] Thinking about "intellectual property"isamistake

[Nabil El-Khodari]

In Canada 40% of businesses use pirated software according to an article I
had recently read (though I do not have a reference). I see that in
developing countries who had the courage not to act on international
"intellectual property" laws in spite of pressures and lures are the ones
who have achieved excellent progress in ICT manpower development
(software-wise).

Developing countries should be encouraged to ignore such laws as a group.

Sincerely,
 
Nabil El-Khodari
Founder/Treasurer
Nile Basin Society
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