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Caribbean Regional Framework for the Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions and Genetic Resources

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
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In the Caribbean Region, the WIPO Secretariat is facilitating an on-going Member State-led process aimed at the development of a regional instrument on genetic resources (GRs), traditional knowledge (TK) and traditional cultural expressions (TCEs). This process was initiated at the WIPO Regional Ministerial-Level Meeting on Intellectual Property for Caribbean Countries in 2006. Recognizing the importance of establishing mechanisms to preserve indigenous Caribbean culture and to protect expressions of folklore and other traditional knowledge, as reflected in the Caribbean Community's Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (Articles 66 and 74), and recognizing the need for harmonized laws and administrative practices in respect of intellectual property rights (IPRs), Ministers requested the assistance of WIPO in developing an appropriate framework for the protection of TK, TCEs and GRs in the region.In pursuance of the Ministers' request for assistance in developing an appropriate framework for the protection of TK, TCEs and GRs, WIPO convened a regional expert meeting in Jamaica in March 2008. At that meeting, a Working Group was established, and entrusted with the tasks of undertaking research, raising awareness, and conducting fact-finding missions and consultations with governments, indigenous and local communities, NGOs, regional organizations and other private and public stakeholders in the Caribbean region. Consultants were subsequently hired to draft policy papers on TK, TCEs and GRs, as well as a document containing elements of a possible regional framework for the protection of TK, TCEs and GRs, for consideration by countries of the Caribbean region at the 2014 WIPO Ministerial-Level Meeting on Intellectual Property for Caribbean Countries.
Implementation of the Project/Activity

The Working Group's mandate includes the gathering of information, consultation and the preparation of draft materials for review, consideration and policy and political decisions by Caribbean states. The role of the WIPO Secretariat, on the other hand, is to support the work of the Working Group administratively through providing necessary funding, logistical support, publications and materials on IP and TK, TCEs and GRs, as well as technical information and guidance on IP questions, where so requested by the Working Group.The current mandate of the Working Group should come to an end when the document containing elements of a possible regional framework for the protection of TK, TCEs and GRs will be submitted to the WIPO Regional Ministerial-Level Meeting on Intellectual Property for Caribbean Countries, which is scheduled to take place in November 2014.

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Goal 4

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Goal 4

4.1

By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes

4.1.1

Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex

4.1.2

Completion rate (primary education, lower secondary education, upper secondary education)

4.2

By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education

4.2.1

Proportion of children aged 24–59 months who are developmentally on track in health, learning and psychosocial well-being, by sex

4.2.2

Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age), by sex

4.3

By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university

4.3.1

Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, by sex

4.4

By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

4.4.1

Proportion of youth and adults with information and communications technology (ICT) skills, by type of skill

4.5

By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations
4.5.1

Parity indices (female/male, rural/urban, bottom/top wealth quintile and others such as disability status, indigenous peoples and conflict-affected, as data become available) for all education indicators on this list that can be disaggregated

4.6

By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy

4.6.1

Proportion of population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills, by sex

4.7

By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

4.7.1

Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education and (d) student assessment

4.a

Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all

4.a.1

Proportion of schools offering basic services, by type of service

4.b

By 2020, substantially expand globally the number of scholarships available to developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and African countries, for enrolment in higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and scientific programmes, in developed countries and other developing countries
4.b.1

Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by sector and type of study

4.c

By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States

4.c.1

Proportion of teachers with the minimum required qualifications, by education level

Goal 3

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Goal 3

3.1

By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births
3.1.1

Maternal mortality ratio

3.1.2

Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel

3.2

By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1,000 live births and under-5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births
3.2.1

Under-five mortality rate

3.2.2

Neonatal mortality rate

3.3

By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases

3.3.1

Number of new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population, by sex, age and key populations

3.3.2

Tuberculosis incidence per 100,000 population

3.3.3

Malaria incidence per 1,000 population

3.3.4

Hepatitis B incidence per 100,000 population

3.3.5

Number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical diseases

3.4

By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being
3.4.1

Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease

3.4.2

Suicide mortality rate

3.5

Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol

3.5.1

Coverage of treatment interventions (pharmacological, psychosocial and rehabilitation and aftercare services) for substance use disorders

3.5.2

Alcohol per capita consumption (aged 15 years and older) within a calendar year in litres of pure alcohol

3.6

By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents
3.6.1

Death rate due to road traffic injuries

3.7

By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programmes

3.7.1

Proportion of women of reproductive age (aged 15-49 years) who have their need for family planning satisfied with modern methods

3.7.2

Adolescent birth rate (aged 10-14 years; aged 15-19 years) per 1,000 women in that age group

3.8

Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all

3.8.1

Coverage of essential health services

3.8.2

Proportion of population with large household expenditures on health as a share of total household expenditure or income

3.9

By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination
3.9.1

Mortality rate attributed to household and ambient air pollution

3.9.2

Mortality rate attributed to unsafe water, unsafe sanitation and lack of hygiene (exposure to unsafe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for All (WASH) services)

3.9.3

Mortality rate attributed to unintentional poisoning

3.a

Strengthen the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate
3.a.1

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged 15 years and older

3.b

Support the research and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non-communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all

3.b.1

Proportion of the target population covered by all vaccines included in their national programme

3.b.2
Total net official development assistance to medical research and basic health sectors
3.b.3

Proportion of health facilities that have a core set of relevant essential medicines available and affordable on a sustainable basis

3.c

Substantially increase health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce in developing countries, especially in least developed countries and small island developing States
3.c.1

Health worker density and distribution

3.d

Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks

3.d.1

International Health Regulations (IHR) capacity and health emergency preparedness

3.d.2

Percentage of bloodstream infections due to selected antimicrobial-resistant organisms

Policy papers on traditional knowledge, traditional cultural expressions and genetic resources
A document containing elements of a possible regional framework for the protection of TK, TCEs and GRs
Staff / Technical expertise
WIPO Secretariat Staff
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WIPO funding for meetings of Working Group
Staff / Technical expertise
Two external expert consultants were hired to (i) draft policy papers on TK, TCEs and GRs (Ms. Sharon Legall) (ii) draft the document containing elements of a possible regional framework for the protection of TK, TCEs and GRs (Mr. Marcus Goffe)
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01 November 2014 (date of completion)
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Contact Information

Mr. Wend Wendland, Director, Traditional Knowledge Division, WIPO

wend.wendland@wipo.int