[A2k] Cluster C: Tech Transfer, ICT and A2K

[David Tannenbaum]

Cluster C: Technology Transfer, Information and Communication
Technologies (ICT) and Access to Knowledge

1. To request WIPO, within its mandate, to expand the scope of its
activities aimed at bridging the digital divide, in accordance with
the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
also taking into account the significance of the Digital Solidarity
Fund (DSF).

2. To explore IP-related policies and initiatives necessary to
promote the transfer and dissemination of technology, to the benefit
of developing countries and to take appropriate measures to enable
developing countries to fully understand and benefit from different
provisions, pertaining to flexibilities provided for in international
agreements, as appropriate.

3. To encourage Member States, especially developed countries, to
urge their research and scientific institutions to enhance
cooperation and exchange with research and development institutions
in developing countries, especially LDCs.

4. Facilitating IP-related aspects of ICT for growth and development:
Provide for, in an appropriate WIPO body, discussions focused on the
importance of IP-related aspects of ICT, and its role in economic and
cultural development, with specific attention focused on assisting
Member States to identify practical IP-related strategies t use ICT
for economic, social and cultural development.

5. To explore supportive IP-related policies and measures Member
States, especially developed countries, could adopt for promoting
transfer and dissemination of technology to developing countries.