159. The representative of Bangladesh, speaking on behalf of the LDC Group in the WTO said that his Group was yet to review the reports and requested that the item be retained on the agenda of the Council's next meeting. It would be appreciated if those developed country Members that had submitted reports could clarify how the technical assistance they had provided had led to transfer of technology, as required under Article 66.2. Specific examples of this would be immensely valuable to LDCs, who had great difficulties in acquiring technology. It might be possible to replicate successful examples from one country in another country, if circumstances were right. He said that this subject was most important for LDCs and urged developed country Members to bring out this practical element clearly.
