Title of the activity
WORKSHOP ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 66.2 OF THE TRIPS AGREEMENT:
INCENTIVES FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
INCENTIVES FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Activity Type
Virtual workshop - Global
Description
The WTO Secretariat will organize the 2022 Workshop on the Implementation of Article 66.2 of the TRIPS Agreement in virtual form on 2, 3, 4 and 9 March 2022 to enable LDC Members and Observers to analyse and enhance the benefits of the transparency mechanism concerning technology transfer measures under Article 66.2 of the TRIPS Agreement (as established by the Decision of the Council for TRIPS (WTO document IP/C/28) in line with the direction given by WTO Members in the Doha Ministerial Decision on Implementation-related issues and concerns (WT/MIN(01)/17)).
Venue
Switzerland
Trade topic
Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
6
selection process
Thirty (30) places are available for allocation to a selection of applicants from beneficiary LDC Members and Observers.
Pre-requisite
Governments of Members and Observers of LDCs are invited to nominate up to three applicants. To be considered, applicants must:
• be government officials responsible for, or have direct experience in implementing technology transfer projects, managing intellectual property or trade matters; and
• have advanced knowledge of English or French, permitting them to deliver presentations and participate actively in discussions and lectures on technology transfer, intellectual property or trade matters.
• be government officials responsible for, or have direct experience in implementing technology transfer projects, managing intellectual property or trade matters; and
• have advanced knowledge of English or French, permitting them to deliver presentations and participate actively in discussions and lectures on technology transfer, intellectual property or trade matters.
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
Multilingual
Key Result
1. Government officials are implementing WTO Agreements and fully realising Members' rights and obligations
Key Output
1.1: Government officials have enhanced knowledge about WTO Agreements, trade policy formulation and conduct of trade negotiations
Invited Members and Observers:
Afghanistan
Angola
Bangladesh
Benin
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Ethiopia
The Gambia
Haiti
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Rwanda
Senegal
Solomon Islands
South Sudan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Uganda
Yemen
Zambia