WIPO organized the Regional Training on Effective Implementation, Communication and Dissemination of selected Development Agenda (DA) Projects for DA Project Managers and Officers in the Latin American and Caribbean region. The training was held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from August 26 to 28, 2026, in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and MSMEs (MICM), the National Office of Industrial Property (ONAPI), and the National Office of Copyright (ONDA) of the Dominican Republic, and with support from the Funds-In-Trust Japan Industrial Property Global.
The three-day training brought together 28 participants from 11 countries, representing government ministries, intellectual property and copyright offices, and academia. It was the first in a series of in-person regional trainings for DA Project National Focal Points in 2026.
Practical Clinics and Regional Exchange
The training was opened by Ms. Ilena Rosario, Director of Trade Policy, on behalf of MICM; Dr. Salvador Ramos, Director General of ONAPI; Dr. José Rubén Gonell Cosme, Director General of ONDA; and Ms. Fei Jiao, Counsellor, Development Agenda Coordination Division, WIPO. In their remarks, they highlighted the key role of DA Project Focal Points in ensuring that project results meet stakeholder needs and are effectively implemented, communicated and sustained, reaffirming WIPO’s commitment to strengthening capacities in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
The training was structured around three practical clinic modules, combining expert presentations, interactive discussions and group exercises based on DA project case studies.
The Project Implementation Clinic examined key factors affecting implementation, such as ownership, stakeholder engagement, risk management and sustainability. Participants used diagnostic tools, including Problem Tree Analysis, the Five Whys and Bottleneck Analysis, to identify challenges and propose corrective actions.
The Dissemination Clinic strengthened participants’ ability to communicate project results and impact to relevant audiences. Participants explored storytelling, key message development and the distinction between reporting, communication and dissemination.
The Sustainability and Impact Clinic addressed how to sustain project results beyond implementation. Participants discussed national ownership, institutionalization, resource allocation, partnerships and pathways towards long-term impact.
Throughout the program, the interactive format encouraged peer-to-peer learning, exchange of experiences and regional networking. Participants valued the practical exercises and emphasized the importance of transforming project results into accessible messages for policymakers, institutions, beneficiaries and wider communities.
Building Long-Term Impact
Participants identified several priorities for future capacity-building activities, including stronger dissemination of project results, more systematic attention to sustainability throughout the project cycle, and continued exchanges among DA Project Focal Points through communities of practice.
The Santo Domingo training equipped DA Project National Focal Points with practical tools to diagnose implementation challenges, communicate results more effectively and plan for sustainability, contributing to the visibility, relevance and long-term impact of DA projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.