Iran’s International Property Rights Index score has declined by 0.169 to 4.578, placing it 12th in the Middle East and North Africa region and 103rd in the world, according to Property Rights Alliance's latest report. IPRI is based on 10 factors gathered under three components: Legal and Political Environment, Physical Property Rights and Intellectual Property Rights. Property Rights Alliance is an advocacy organization dedicated to the protection of physical and intellectual property rights. IPRI scores the underlining institutions of a strong property rights regime: legal and political environment, physical property rights and intellectual property rights. Property rights promote innovation and productivity, and have been the most effective mechanism to guarantee civil rights and civil liberties.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 09, 2020 22:07 UTC