What is the purpose of the workshop?
The workshop will facilitate exchange on prevailing trends in the sphere of IP-related assistance. Drawing upon Article 67 of the TRIPS Agreement, the event will aim to enhance dialogue between beneficiary and assistance-providing members and intergovernmental organizations (IGOs), with a view to improving overall coordination and the matching of programmes with priority needs.
The workshop will also provide an opportunity for participants to assist in the design and delivery of tailored and coordinated capacity building activities that respond to needs identified by beneficiary members and observers.
Who can apply?
Government officials from members and observers eligible to benefit from WTO training activities, with responsibility for, or direct experience in managing, intellectual property and the reception of IP-related technical assistance programmes are invited to apply.
Applicants should have advanced knowledge of one of the three official languages of the WTO, including working proficiency in English sufficient to permit active participation in small group discussions.
How to apply?
Government officials from developing and LDC members and observers eligible to benefit from WTO training activities are invited to apply by 21 April 2023. A total of 30 participants will be accepted for the workshop.
Detailed information regarding the workshop and application process is available here.
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