Vincent Phemelelo Rapoo is an Intellectual Property specialist with over 15 years’ experience supporting national and regional programmes in Botswana. He advances IP governance and strategies, stakeholder coordination, research, technology and innovation awareness. His background spans Traditional Knowledge systems, commercialization frameworks, community engagement, and policy development fore research, science, technology and innovation. He brings a unique perspective on how IP, technology governance, and inclusive innovation drive sustainable development across emerging mining and energy technology landscapes.