Technical Assistance Database: Activity Details

Title: Intergovernmental Committee on IP and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge 53
Description: This memorandum proposes arrangements for the fifty-third session of the IGC (IGC/53). In accordance with the mandate for the 2026/2027 biennium, the Committee will, at IGC/53, undertake discussions on genetic resources (GRs) and negotiations on traditional knowledge (TK) and/or traditional cultural expressions (TCEs). The draft agenda of IGC/53 is attached.
Type: Committees
IP Subject Area: Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources
WIPO Sector: Traditional Knowledge Division
Date From: 14/09/2026 - 25/09/2026
Venue City: Geneva
Venue/Host Country: Switzerland
Activity held in Language: English , French , Spanish , Arabic , Chinese , Russian

Beneficiary / Participant Countries

Country Name No. of Members / Participants
Algeria 1
Angola 1
Armenia 1
Brazil 1
Chile 1
Costa Rica 1
Djibouti 1
Ecuador 1
Egypt 1
Fiji 1
Guatemala 1
Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1
Jamaica 1
Kazakhstan 1
Kenya 1
Lao People''s Democratic Republic 1
Marshall Islands 1
Oman 1
Papua New Guinea 1
Romania 1
Sudan 1
Tajikistan 1
Uganda 1
Uruguay 1
Total Number of Participants:  24