Written observations on the Medium Term Strategic Plan

 

The Delegation of Belgium thanks the Director General for his initiative regarding the Medium Term Strategic Plan (MTSP) for WIPO. This Plan is an important guiding tool, benefiting all WIPO Member States. It defines a global strategic framework intended to guide the preparation of the Program and Budget for the biennia 2012–2013 and 2014–2015.

 

This Plan is an important step in the implementation of the results-based management framework. The outcome indicators set for each strategic objective will allow Member States and WIPO to measure the progress made in achieving these objectives.

 

This Plan has been developed in the framework of a transparent consultation process of Member States since May 2010. This dynamic and inclusive process has ensured that fair and balanced results are obtained, which my Delegation fully supports.

 

Lastly, my Delegation welcomes the fact that this tool is sufficiently flexible and adaptable. This flexibility is essential so that, if necessary, the appropriate readjustments can be made in line with the economic, social and cultural developments within the framework of the intellectual property system and the Organization’s activities.

 

General Counsel,

 

 

Jérôme DEBRULLE

CANADA

WIPO’s Medium-Term Strategic Plan (MTSP)

Canada’s Comments

September 2010

 

 

Statement

 

Canada supports the process that has led to the preparation of the MTSP and considers that it contains many positive aspects. Canada considers this strategic plan to be an important management tool for member states, as well as for WIPO managers. Specifically, this tool enables engagement with Member States and ensures that WIPO will achieve its objectives.

 

Canada supports the necessity to have clear medium term objectives, set goals and a defined list of strategic outcomes and performance measures and indicators. This is a major step towards a results based management organization.

 

Canada also considers that the work accomplished to date is positive and that Member States engagement will contribute in shaping the MTSP and will ensure that it attains the strategic outcomes successfully.

 

 

Comments

Canada supported the strategic framework in the Revised Program and Budget for 2009, as well as in the Program and Budget for the 2010-2011 biennium. 

 

Canada supports the Director General’s MTSP, as this strategic plan is a necessary step towards reaching the desired goals. By developing a common high-level view of the issues, the organization will move forward with success. Strategic planning will ensure WIPO focuses on priorities, while being in a position to adjust to continuous changes in its environment over time. Additionally, clearly setting goals and outcomes will greatly help in measuring WIPO’s successes. This, along with high quality studies and documentation will contribute to better and fact-based decision making.

 

Canada believes the MTSP is balanced and reflects the views of the vast majority of Member States.

 

Canada supports the strategies identified to ensure WIPO remains the systems of first choice for users through attractive, cost-effective services which provide added value for users. Canada supports efforts made to expand the PCT services so that its coverage is global and, to this end, to enhance market research, to increase awareness of WIPO services, to simplify procedures and to add value to its services. Canada also supports adequate investment in the renewal and expansion of the use of WIPO’s services. With a view to improve the system, Canada supports the establishment of clear IT strategies based on the differing stages of development of the IT infrastructure and services in each area, and to increase the participation of developing, least developed and transition countries in the various services and in the benefits that they offer.

 

Canada supports the creation of the Development Agenda Coordination Division (DACD) to respond to increased demand from Member States for optimization of the development component in WIPO's activities. Canada supports the Members States consensus on a coordination mechanism, as well as monitoring, assessing and reporting modalities for the implementation of the development agenda recommendations. Canada believes this will greatly contribute in WIPO becoming a result-based organization and improve management of the many initiatives and activities related to the Development Agenda.

 

Although the MTSP is a positive statement, Canada considers that adjustments may be made to the document.

 

 

CHILE

 

 

Comments from Chile

Medium Term Strategic Plan for WIPO 2010–2015

 

 

I. Introduction

 

• As is mentioned in the foreword of the Medium Term Strategic Plan, 30 per cent of global economic output is today based on the knowledge and technology industry, the importance of which is on the rise, and it is therefore increasingly urgent to integrate developing countries in the process.

 

• In this context, the proposed Strategic Plan by WIPO’s Director General is very timely, as it constitutes a concrete effort to promote the Organization as an advocate of development through intellectual property.

 

• Without prejudice to the above, the goals mentioned should go beyond the strengthening of activities and functions which are carried out by WIPO at the moment by adapting them to the needs of Member States with the aim of effectively contributing to their development.

 

• Aspects such as the management, enhancement and financing of IP are key factors in the promotion of innovation and consequently development. Also key are models for contracts, negotiations and the transfer of knowledge and technology in general. These subjects should, therefore, be incorporated to guide the general objectives of the Organization.