IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR ACTIVITY 6 International Conference for Least-Developed Countries (LDCs) on Title of Activity/Initiative Copyright and the Management of Public Sector Information Brief description of This activity consists of a global meeting aimed at raising awareness the Activity/Initiative of selected LDCs on topics related to Public Sector Information and copyright. The selection of countries would take into account their readiness to implement any policy on the subject. The meeting would also provide a forum for discussion and sharing of existing policies implemented by Member States. The meeting be tailored to best meet LDC objectives; therefore the participation of a number of LDC representatives would be financed by WIPO. Target Beneficiaries Member States, especially LDCs; and society. Key WIPO Sectors Copyright Law Division and Division for Countries. Involved and Links to WIPO Programs: This activity/initiative links to a number of WIPO’s Strategic Goals, including Goal I Balanced evolution of the international normative – framework for IP; Goal III Facilitating the use of IP for – development; and Goal V World Reference Source of IP – information and analysis. and calendar Agree on venue, budget, dates, host country and invited participants; Draft program and selection of speakers; Prepare papers and material; and Create a dedicated webpage. Overall duration Nine months
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR ACTIVITY 6 Title of Activity/Initiative International Conference for Least-Developed Countries (LDCs) on Copyright and the Management of Public Sector Information Brief description of the Activity/Initiative This activity consists of a global meeting aimed at raising awareness of selected LDCs on topics related to Public Sector Information and copyright. The selection of countries would take into account their readiness to implement any policy on the subject. The meeting would also provide a forum for discussion and sharing of existing policies implemented by Member States. The meeting be tailored to best meet LDC objectives; therefore the participation of a number of LDC representatives would be financed by WIPO. Target Beneficiaries Member States, especially LDCs; and society. Key WIPO Sectors Involved and Links to WIPO Programs: Copyright Law Division and Division for Countries. This activity/initiative links to a number of WIPO’s Strategic Goals, including Goal I – Balanced evolution of the international normative framework for IP; Goal III – Facilitating the use of IP for development; and Goal V – World Reference Source of IP information and analysis. and calendar Agree on venue, budget, dates, host country and invited participants; Draft program and selection of speakers; Prepare papers and material; and Create a dedicated webpage. Overall duration Nine months
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