Overview
David Jeng’s October 2026 portfolio identifies WACEMS — the Women Agripreneurs IP Capacity Enhancement and Mentorship Scheme — as an ongoing assignment running from April to December 2026.
The context
The programme is delivered through WIPO’s Division for Africa under the IP for Her initiative. It works with cohorts of 50 women in Ghana and 50 in Nigeria, alongside national institutions and the WIPO Nigeria Office.
As Lead Consultant, David designed curriculum and training materials and delivered workshops and online sessions. The portfolio names Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Abuja and Lagos among the programme locations.
It records an IP diagnostic covering 105 women-led SMEs and continuing support for trademark registration and SME IP strategies. The diagnostic figure describes businesses assessed; it is distinct from the two planned cohorts of 50.
Closing activities were planned for late November and early December 2026 in the portfolio. This update therefore describes programme delivery and mentorship as ongoing, without presenting planned closing activities as completed.
David’s professional contribution
David holds a Master in Intellectual Property from Africa University and has led or contributed to WIPO training and mentorship assignments across African markets. His work connects IP awareness with branding, business strategy and commercialisation. He helps participants understand their assets, identify protection needs and build IP considerations into the way they develop their enterprises.
Understanding the scope
The assignment describes a specific role within a wider institutional programme. Programme delivery, diagnostics and reporting are different activities. The information above identifies the stage and outputs recorded in the portfolio, without extending them into unreported business or financial outcomes. Where follow-up is described as planned or in preparation, it remains distinct from completed delivery.
Related experience
Women agripreneurs: WACEMS: Designed and delivers training and mentorship for cohorts of 50 women per country. The portfolio records an IP diagnostic covering 105 women-led SMEs and ongoing trademark and strategy support.
IP and branding for Zimbabwean SMEs: Designed and delivered a six-month programme for 50 small enterprises, combining virtual training, workshops and final reporting.
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Source and timing
Source: David Jeng Assignments and Roles Portfolio, compiled 8 October 2026 and supplied for this website. The website publication date is separate from the programme dates. This is a portfolio-based update, not independent press coverage.