227. The representative of Bolivia said that enforcement was a concern shared by all Members, with particular emphasis on biopiracy in the case of Bolivia. Joining the WTO and the TRIPS Agreement had been a significant step for Bolivia who, like most developing countries, belonged only to a small number of intellectual property agreements. Therefore, countries like Bolivia would need more time to reflect before they could discuss enforcement matters, be it in this or other forums, in the manner proposed or in other ways to be decided upon.
