Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources , Traditional Knowledge and Folklore
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September 2009
Chief Morias Ole Kisio of the Laikipia Maasai community receiving formal hand over of the digital recording equipment from Mr. Wend Wendland (WIPO TK Division). (Photos: © Dr. Guha Shankar, AFC/LoC)
It may seem, at first glance, that WIPO’s work on intellectual property (IP) and traditional knowledge (TK), traditional cultural expressions (TCEs) and genetic resources (GRs) concerns mainly the WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC). But, in fact, WIPO’s extensive capacity-building program occupies most of its Traditional Knowledge Division’s time!
Amidst growing concerns over the continued misappropriation of TK, GRs and TCEs, stakeholders wish to take the practical and immediate steps available to them now to protect and derive benefit from these valuable resources. Such steps include using existing IP systems to the extent possible, creating policies and special legal measures, developing cultural protocols and model contracts and establishing effective institutions. These are the kinds of requests for capacity-building that WIPO receives.
WIPO’s range of unique policy materials and specialized practical tools in the area of TK, TCEs and GRs – including guidelines, toolkits, training programs and databases – is in great demand, and this demand is growing and diversifying. Government officials, indigenous and local communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and research and cultural institutions from around the world all benefit from this capacity-building program, which draws from a wide portfolio of expertise, practical experience and collaboration in the field. The program remains rooted in the needs and expectations identified by the Organization during its 1998 and 1999 fact-finding missions.
Provided upon request, WIPO’s assistance includes facilitating national and regional consultations, providing legislative and policy guidance, organizing study visits, undertaking research and offering support for awareness raising and training.
Activities: 2008-2009 Biennium
http://www.wipo.int/wipo_magazine/en/2009/05/article_0005.html
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Intergovernmental Committee
Established by the WIPO General Assembly in October 2000 (document WO/GA/26/6), the WIPO Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC) is undertaking text-based negotiations with the objective of reaching agreement on a text of an international legal instrument (or instruments) which will ensure the effective protection of traditional knowledge (TK), traditional cultural expressions (TCEs)/folklore and genetic resources. Full text of the IGC mandate for the 2010-2011 biennium [PDF].
How a fruit seller caused revolution in Tunisia
His attempt to overcome his poverty in the streets of Sidi Bouzid, central Tunisia, was halted by a police officer who seized his goods, claiming that Al Bouazizi was working without the necessary legal permit.
The exact reasons behind Al Bouazizi's subsequent outrage are not clear. Some observers allege that the police officer slapped him across his face; others that Al Bouazizi tried to complain at a center for unemployed graduates -- but that no one listened to him and he heard only laughter and insults.
Whatever his intentions, Muhammad Al Bouazizi's actions changed Tunisian history.
http://www.wipo.int/tk/en/igc/
