Results, Budget, Risk and Performance
Planning and budgeting
In July 2025, the Member States of WIPO approved the Program of Work and Budget for the 2026/27 biennium.
In our Program of Work and Budget for 2026/27, we estimate that our overall income will reach 945 million Swiss francs, and that our expenditure will amount to about 885 million Swiss francs. Of our overall income, approximately 96 per cent is generated from fee-paying services which we provide to users of the Global Intellectual Property Systems, namely the PCT, Madrid, Hague and Lisbon Systems
- Medium Term Strategic Plan 2022-2026 [PDF]
Program of Work and Budget
WIPO’s Director General presents a Program of Work and Budget to Member States for approval. It details the expected results, implementation strategies, performance measures, budget and risks for the biennium. It is guided by the Medium Term Strategic Plan.
Current biennium key highlights and figures
In July 2025, the Assemblies of the Member States of WIPO approved the Program of Work and Budget for the 2026/27 biennium.
We estimate that our overall income will reach 945 million Swiss francs, and that our expenditure will amount to about 885 million Swiss francs. Of our overall income, approximately 96 per cent is generated from fee-paying services which we provide to users of the Global Intellectual Property Systems, namely the PCT, Madrid, Hague and Lisbon Systems.
Program of Work & Budget 2026/27
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2025
Managing performance and risk
Results based management
We use Results Based Management at WIPO to place performance at the heart of how we operate. Results Based Management guides the way we plan, manage, report and – very importantly – how we learn lessons to improve our future planning.
- WIPO Results Based Management Cycle [PDF]
Risk management
WIPO takes a calculated approach to managing risks. Our Risk Appetite Statement provides guidance on the organization’s risk strategy, assessing threats and opportunities to achieving the expected results set out in the Medium-Term Strategic Plan.
Reporting and monitoring
WIPO Performance Report
We submit annual WIPO Performance Reports to Member States. This is our main accountability tool for reporting on organizational performance
Business continuity
WIPO's online dashboard provides quarterly monitoring of the Organization's IP service activity, financial and investment performance and productivity.
- WIPO Business Continuity Dashboard (June 2026 - update) [PDF]