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Oversight

The following external and internal bodies oversee and evaluate WIPO's operations and activities.

Independent Advisory Oversight Committee

The WIPO Independent Advisory Oversight Committee (IAOC) assists member states with oversight of WIPO's operations.

External Auditor

The External Auditor reviews WIPO's financial statements and their compliance with financial regulations and rules.

Internal Oversight

The Internal Oversight Division (IOD) carries out audits, evaluations and investigations, and makes recommendations to improve program implementation and operations.

Meetings and documents

Shortcuts

  • Policy to Protect Against Retaliation for Reporting Misconduct and for Cooperating with Duly Authorized Audits or Investigations Policy to Protect Against Retaliation for Reporting Misconduct and for Cooperating with Duly Authorized Audits or Investigations
  • Response of the Security Council 1737 Committee concerning WIPO's technical assistance to the Islamic Republic of Iran Response of the Security Council 1737 Committee concerning WIPO's technical assistance to the Islamic Republic of Iran (PDF)
  • Response of the Security Council 1718 Committee (DPRK) concerning WIPO's technical assistance to DPRK Response of the Security Council 1718 Committee (DPRK) concerning WIPO's technical assistance to DPRK (PDF)
  • Independent External Review Report on WIPO Technical Assistance Program in Countries Subject to UN Sanctions Independent External Review Report on WIPO Technical Assistance Program in Countries Subject to UN Sanctions (PDF)

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