South Centre Statement to the 64th WIPO General Assembly, July 2023

South Centre Statement to the 64th WIPO General Assembly (2023)

The South Centre, the intergovernmental organization of developing countries, actively promotes balancing public and private interests in the IP system. In accordance with the mandate of the 2007 Development Agenda (DA) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which WIPO as a UN specialized agency must contribute to, development, sustainability and human rights should be at the core of WIPO’s activities. WIPO should remain a Member State-driven, development-oriented organization.

The South Centre remains available to all developing countries’ delegations to provide further information and support on these matters, during and after the Assemblies.

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Broadcasting treaty – South Centre statement at SCCR 43, March 2023

Broadcasting treaty – South Centre statement at SCCR 43

“We note with concern that the proposed text expands beyond the agreed mandate, under the approach of expanding exclusive rights to broadcasters with narrow limitations and exceptions (L&Es)…”

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South Centre General Statement on L&Es to SCCR 43, 13-17 March 2023

South Centre General Statement on L&Es to SCCR 43

13-17 March 2023

The copyright system must be truly balanced. It means it should enable public interest purposes, particularly access to knowledge and education, a fair reward for creators, and real incentives – and not barriers – for creativity and research…

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