H.E. Ambassador Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter

Japan

12 LDC GROUP PROPOSAL ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 66.2 OF THE TRIPS AGREEMENT

336.   Regarding the proposal of a standardized reporting format, it should be noted that the content itself of the report is an important element and it would vary depending on the type of project by each Member. From this point of view, the format for reports should be flexible to accommodate the varying types of contents. This delegation will continue to contribute to discussions on this matter.

The Council took note of the statements made.

47.   The Chair said that the agenda item had been requested by Chad, on behalf of the LDC Group. A communication had been circulated in document IP/C/W/664. She invited the LDC Group to introduce the agenda item.
48.   The representative of Bangladesh, on behalf of the LDC Group, took the floor to introduce the item.
49.   The representatives of Nepal; Nigeria; Tanzania, on behalf of the LDC Group; Zimbabwe; South Africa; India; China; the United States of America; Switzerland; Canada; Japan; Indonesia; and, the European Union took the floor.
50.   The Council took note of the statements made.

IP/C/M/95, IP/C/M/95/Add.1