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AGENDA ITEM 2: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
9 The Chair stated that the draft Agenda (CDIP/12/1 Prov. 3) was prepared on the basis of the discussions in the previous session and in accordance with Rule 5 of the WIPO General Rules of Procedure.
10 The Delegation of Algeria, speaking on behalf of the African Group, had no objection to the adoption of the Agenda. As to the order in which items were to be discussed, the Group would prefer to begin with the Independent Review on the Implementation of the DA, as an urgent decision was required on this matter.
11 The Chair recalled that the request had been made during the informal consultations. He invited delegations to react to the proposal by the Delegation of Algeria.
12 The Delegation of Japan, speaking on behalf of Group B, noted that two time slots were allocated for discussing this issue in the work program prepared by the Secretariat. The Group did not have any objection with the first time slot taking place at an early stage. However, the second time slot should be at a later stage in order for delegations to reflect on what was discussed during the first time slot, which would render the discussions more constructive.
13 The Delegation of Switzerland shared the views expressed by the Delegation of Japan on behalf of Group B. The Delegation highlighted that the GA decision on the Coordination Mechanism required monitoring, assessing, discussing and reporting on the implementation of DA recommendations to be first substantive agenda item. The proposal by the Delegation of Algeria could be discussed immediately after that.
14 The Delegation of Poland, speaking on behalf of the Group of Central Europe and Baltic States (CEBS), supported the statement made by Group B.
15 The Delegation of Egypt recalled that this was discussed in the informal meeting. The Delegation believed there was a common agreement among Member States that a decision was required in the current session on the Terms of Reference (TOR) and on the experts that would undertake the Review. This was a priority for the Committee and should be reflected in the order of discussions. The Delegation agreed that the item on Monitoring, Assessing, Discussing and Reporting on the Implementation of DA Recommendations should be the first substantive item on the agenda as required by the GA decision. The Independent Review of the Implementation of DA recommendations fell within this agenda item. Thus, it should be included under Agenda Item 4 and not under Agenda Item 5. The Delegation looked forward to working in a constructive and positive manner during the session.
16 The Delegation of Bangladesh, speaking on behalf of the Asia-Pacific Group, recalled that it was agreed in the previous session that the Committee would devote sufficient time to discuss this matter in the current session with a view to implementing the General Assembly’s decision that the review should be undertaken by the end of the 2012-2013 biennium. This was reflected in the Summary of the Chair for that session. Thus, the issue could be taken up immediately, as proposed by the African Group, if there was consensus.
17 The Delegation of Venezuela stated that the proposal by the African Group was agreed during the informal consultations. If CEBS and Group B had changed their minds, it was important for a decision to be made as soon as possible. The Committee could move forward with the proposal by the African Group, as accepted by all delegations during the informal consultations, or adopt the draft agenda that was circulated.
18 The Delegation of Trinidad and Tobago reiterated its support for discussing this item at the beginning of the agenda.
19 The Chair believed there was consensus to begin with the Independent Review of the Implementation of DA recommendations. The discussion could start immediately, as proposed by the African Group. A further discussion may be required depending on progress made and the results of the informal consultations in the afternoon. Before moving on to the Independent Review of the implementation of DA Recommendations, the Chair invited the Committee to turn to Agenda Item 3 on the adoption of the draft report of the 11th session.



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