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==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
The Secretariat of WIPO is based in Geneva. The Secretariat's duty is to implement decisions made by the WIPO, to administer the global IP registration systems, and to counsel WIPO members. It is also responsible for executing the plans and programs that help in achievement of WIPO’s aims. Activities and transactions of the organization are enacted by the Director together with the Member States. | |||
===Member States=== | |||
WIPO currently contains 184 member states.<ref>[http://www.wipo.int/members/en/ Member States of WIPO]</ref> This constitutes more than 90% of the countries around the world. Every Member State has a Secretariat who is responsible for conducting and organizing meetings and events. These Secretariats are often celebrated specialists in IP, law, economics, public policies, IT and administration. | |||
WIPO works in collaboration with its members. The strategic route of WIPO is determined by the Member States. Meetings are carried out in committees, general assemblies, and working groups. These three wings constitute the decision making bodies of WIPO.<ref>[http://www.asil.org/rio/wipo.html Reports on International Organizations]</ref><ref>[http://www.wipo.int//erecruitment/en/ Working at WIPO]</ref> | |||
===Stakeholders=== | ===Stakeholders=== | ||
This organization works with various stakeholders to achieve its goals. These stakeholders include non-governmental organizations, inter-governmental organizations and representatives of civil society. It also includes representatives of industry groups. The meetings are attended by more than 250 [[NGO]]s and [[IGO]]s. | This organization works with various stakeholders to achieve its goals. These stakeholders include non-governmental organizations, inter-governmental organizations and representatives of civil society. It also includes representatives of industry groups. The meetings are attended by more than 250 [[NGO]]s and [[IGO]]s. | ||
==WIPO Program and Budget plan== | ==WIPO Program and Budget plan== | ||
WIPO has to present a Program and Budget plan in every two years | WIPO has to present a Program and Budget plan in every two years, containing performance measures, particulars of the objectives and budget planning of all the events of the organization. The document is sent to the Member States for their approval. The organization is self-financing, with a majority of funds being spent on Organization events. The remaining 10 percent is spent on revenue from the events of the contributing States. The wings of Internal Audit and Oversight Division together with an Audit Committee and External Auditor help in proper functions of WIPO. These help in smooth functions of the organization and help in carrying out the events.<ref>[http://www.asil.org/rio/wipo.html Reports on International Organizations]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||