Intellectual Property for Development

WIPO works to assist all nations, particularly developing and least developed countries, to use the intellectual property (IP) system to promote economic, social and cultural development.  WIPO's extensive activities in support of development goals are guided by the strategic goals and objectives agreed by Member States in the Program and Budget document.

The regional bureaus of the Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Sector work closely with the recently established Development Agenda Coordination Division (DACD) to respond to increased demand from Member States for optimization of the development component in WIPO's activities.