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ICTSD Programme on IPRs and Sustainable Development
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Table of contents
LIST OF TABLES
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Foreword
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1. SUMMARY OF NEEDS ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSTIC 1
I. IP Policy Framework 1
II. IPR Administration 2
III. Enforcement and Regulation of IPRs 3
IV. Innovation, Technology Transfer and Using IP for Development 4
2. NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT 6
2.1 Human and Social Development Indicators 6
2.2 Government and Political Structure 6
2.3 Economy and Natural Resources 6
2.4 National Strategies for Development and Poverty Reduction 7
2.5 Development Assistance 7
2.6 Linking IP with The Development Context and Strategy 8
3. IP POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK 9
3.1 Overview of Existing Situation 9
3.2 Priority Needs for Technical Co-Operation, Financial Assistance and
Capacity Building 11
4. IPR ADMINISTRATION 13
4.1 Overview of Existing Situation 13
4.2 Priority Needs for Technical Co-Operation, Financial Assistance and
Capacity Building 15
5. ENFORCEMENT AND REGULATION OF IPRS 17
5.1 Overview of Existing Situation 17
5.2 Priority Needs for Technical Co-Operation, Financial Assistance and
Capacity Building 18
6. INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND IP FOR DEVELOPMENT 20
6.1 Overview of Existing Situation 20
6.2 Priority Needs for Technical Co-Operation, Financial Assistance
and Capacity Building 21