QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE
DRAFT 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 [email protected] 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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STRATEGIC GOAL I
Balanced Evolution of the International Normative Framework for Intellectual Property (IP)
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
Comments on results to be achieved and priorities to be addressed in the 2018/19
biennium:
*
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.
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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:
*
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.
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STRATEGIC GOAL III
Facilitating 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:
*
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.
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STRATEGIC GOAL IV
Coordination 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:
*
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.
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STRATEGIC GOAL V
World 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:
*
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.
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STRATEGIC GOAL VI
International 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:
*
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.
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STRATEGIC GOAL VII
Addressing 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:
*
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.
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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:
*
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.
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STRATEGIC GOAL IX
An Efficient Administrative and Financial Support Structure to enable WIPO to deliver its
Programs
Program 21:
Program 22:
Program 23:
Program 24:
Program 25:
Program 26:
Program 27:
Program 28:
Executive Management*
Program and Resource Management
Human Resources Management and Development
General Support Services
Information and Communication Technology
Internal Oversight
Conference and Language Services
Information Assurance, Safety and Security
Comments on results to be achieved and priorities to be addressed in the 2018/19
biennium:
*
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.
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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 [email protected] 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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