[A2k] Cluster E: Institutional Matters including Mandate and Governance

[David Tannenbaum]

Cluster E: Institutional Matters including Mandate and Governance

1. To request WIPO, within its core competencies and mission, to
assist developing countries, especially African countries, in
cooperation with relevant international organizations, by conducting
studies on brain drain and make recommendations accordingly.

2. To request WIPO to intensify its cooperation on IP related issues
with UN agencies, according to Member States' orientation, in
particular UNCTAD, UNEP, WHO, UNIDO, UNESCO and other relevant
international organizations, especially WTO in order to strengthen
the coordination for maximum efficiency in undertaking development
programs.

3. To conduct a review of current WIPO technical assistance
activities in the area of cooperation and development.

4. To enhance measures that ensure wide participation of civil
society at large in WIPO activities in accordance with its criteria
regarding NGO acceptance and accreditation, keeping the issue under
review.