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Ambassador Karen Tan (Singapore)
Unión Europea
K SEVENTH ANNUAL REVIEW UNDER PARAGRAPH 2 OF THE DECISION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 66.2 OF THE TRIPS AGREEMENT
172. The representative of the European Communities said that his delegation was committed to the review and to the provision of incentives for technology transfer under Article 66.2 with a view to helping LDCs create a sound and viable technological base. His delegation would submit its report in the coming days. 173. He thanked the LDC Group for its initiative to hold a second workshop and the WTO Secretariat for organizing this successful event. The workshop had allowed for fruitful exchanges of views between developed country and LDC Members on the implementation of Article 66.2. A number of issues had been highlighted and some practical suggestions had been made which were useful for the future. His delegation stood ready to further discuss how to improve the reporting mechanism and was ready to participate in a similar workshop.
IP/C/M/61