QUESTIONNAIRE ON THEDRAFT PROGRAM AND BUDGET

FOR THE 2018/19 BIENNIUM

I. BACKGROUND

The present questionnaire is being issued to seek input from Member States for the preparation of the Program and Budget.

Member States’ replies to the questionnaire will guide the International Bureau in the preparation of the draft Program and Budget for the 2018/19 biennium. The Program and Budget Committee will formally consider the draft document at its twenty-sixth session, which will take place from July 10 to 14, 2017, followed by a final consideration at its twenty-seventh session, which will take place from September 11 to 15, 2017.

The Program Performance Report for the 2014/15 biennium (A/56/5) contains program performance considerations that will serve as valuable information for the preparation of the Program and Budget for the 2018/19 biennium.

The Medium-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP) for the period 2016-2021 (A/56/10) and its addendum (A/56/10 ADD.), which was noted by Member States at the 56th Series of Meetings of the WIPO Assemblies, provides high level strategic guidance for the preparation of the Program and Budget for the 2018/19 biennium.

II. MEMBER STATES’ INPUT ON PROGRAMMATIC PRIORITIES FOR THE 2018/19 BIENNIUM

The questionnaire provides an overview of the 2016/17 WIPO Strategic Framework and Program Structure.

Within the overall context of the WIPO Strategic Framework and Program Structure, in the blank boxes under each of the Strategic Goals, please provide your Government’s comments on results to be achieved and priorities to be addressed in the 2018/19 biennium that you would like to see reflected in the draft 2018/19 Program and Budget of the Organization.

III. PROCEDURE FOR REPLY

It would be appreciated if the completed questionnaire (in Word format) could be returned to the Secretariat, preferably by e-mail to ppbd@wipo.int before December 12, 2016. A confirmation copy may be sent by post. The questionnaire is also available in electronic format on WIPO’s website at http://www.wipo.int/about-wipo/en/pb/index.html.

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* It should be noted that although Programs are listed under one Strategic Goal only, many of them contribute to several of the Strategic Goals. The cross-cutting nature of these Programs will be addressed in the program narratives in the 2018/19 Program and Budget.

Program 1: Patent Law*

Program 2: Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications

Program 3: Copyright and Related Rights

Program 4: Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions and Genetic Resources

STRATEGIC GOAL IBalanced Evolution of the International Normative Framework for Intellectual Property (IP)

Comments on results to be achieved and priorities to be addressed in the 2018/19 biennium:

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* It should be noted that although Programs are listed under one Strategic Goal only, many of them contribute to several of the Strategic Goals. The cross-cutting nature of these Programs will be addressed in the program narratives in the 2018/19 Program and Budget.

STRATEGIC GOAL II Provision of Premier Global IP Services

Program 5: The PCT System*

Program 6: Madrid System

Program 31: The Hague System

Program 32: The Lisbon System

Program 7: WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center

Comments on results to be achieved and priorities to be addressed in the 2018/19 biennium:

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* It should be noted that although Programs are listed under one Strategic Goal only, many of them contribute to several of the Strategic Goals. The cross-cutting nature of these Programs will be addressed in the program narratives in the 2018/19 Program and Budget.

STRATEGIC GOAL IIIFacilitating the Use of IP for Development

Program 8: Development Agenda Coordination*

Program 9: Africa, Arab, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean Countries, Least Developed Countries

Program 10: Transition and Developed Countries

Program 11: The WIPO Academy

Program 30: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Entrepreneurship Support

Comments on results to be achieved and priorities to be addressed in the 2018/19 biennium:

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* It should be noted that although Programs are listed under one Strategic Goal only, many of them contribute to several of the Strategic Goals. The cross-cutting nature of these Programs will be addressed in the program narratives in the 2018/19 Program and Budget.

STRATEGIC GOAL IVCoordination and Development of Global IP Infrastructure

Program 12: International Classifications and Standards*

Program 13: Global Databases Services

Program 14: Services for Access to Information and Knowledge

Program 15: Business Solutions for IP Offices

Comments on results to be achieved and priorities to be addressed in the 2018/19 biennium:

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* It should be noted that although Programs are listed under one Strategic Goal only, many of them contribute to several of the Strategic Goals. The cross-cutting nature of these Programs will be addressed in the program narratives in the 2018/19 Program and Budget.

STRATEGIC GOAL VWorld Reference Source for IP Information and Analysis

Program 16: Economics and Statistics*

Comments on results to be achieved and priorities to be addressed in the 2018/19 biennium:

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* It should be noted that although Programs are listed under one Strategic Goal only, many of them contribute to several of the Strategic Goals. The cross-cutting nature of these Programs will be addressed in the program narratives in the 2018/19 Program and Budget.

STRATEGIC GOAL VIInternational Cooperation on Building Respect for IP

Program 17: Building Respect for IP*

Comments on results to be achieved and priorities to be addressed in the 2018/19 biennium:

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* It should be noted that although Programs are listed under one Strategic Goal only, many of them contribute to several of the Strategic Goals. The cross-cutting nature of these Programs will be addressed in the program narratives in the 2018/19 Program and Budget.

STRATEGIC GOAL VIIAddressing IP in Relation to Global Policy Issues

Program 18: IP and Global Challenges*

Comments on results to be achieved and priorities to be addressed in the 2018/19 biennium:

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* It should be noted that although Programs are listed under one Strategic Goal only, many of them contribute to several of the Strategic Goals. The cross-cutting nature of these Programs will be addressed in the program narratives in the 2018/19 Program and Budget.

STRATEGIC GOAL VIII A Responsive Communications Interface between WIPO, its Members and all Stakeholders

Program 19: Communications*

Program 20: External Relations, Partnerships and External Offices

Comments on results to be achieved and priorities to be addressed in the 2018/19 biennium:

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* It should be noted that although Programs are listed under one Strategic Goal only, many of them contribute to several of the Strategic Goals. The cross-cutting nature of these Programs will be addressed in the program narratives in the 2018/19 Program and Budget.

STRATEGIC GOAL IX An Efficient Administrative and Financial Support Structure to enable WIPO to deliver its Programs

Program 21: Executive Management*Program 22: Program and Resource ManagementProgram 23: Human Resources Management and DevelopmentProgram 24: General Support ServicesProgram 25: Information and Communication TechnologyProgram 26: Internal OversightProgram 27: Conference and Language ServicesProgram 28: Information Assurance, Safety and Security

Comments on results to be achieved and priorities to be addressed in the 2018/19 biennium:

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III. GENERAL COMMENTS

Any comments of a general nature concerning the preparation of the draft 2018/19 Program and Budget may be provided in the box below.

Procedure for Reply

It would be appreciated if the completed questionnaire (in Word format) could be returned to the Secretariat, preferably by e-mail to ppbd@wipo.int before December   12,   2016 . A confirmation copy may be sent by post. The questionnaire is also available in electronic format on WIPO’s website at http://www.wipo.int/about-wipo/en/pb/index.html .

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