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Consejo de los Aspectos de los Derechos  de Propiedad 
Intelectual relacionados con el  Comercio  Original:  inglés  
 
  
INFORME SOBRE LA APLICACIÓN DEL ARTÍCULO 66.2  
DEL ACUERDO SOBRE LOS ADPIC  
JAPÓN 
La siguiente comunicación, de fecha 13 de octubre de 2023, de la delegación del Japón, se distribuye 
de conformidad con el párrafo 1 de la Decisión relativa a la aplicación del artículo 66.2 del Acuerdo 
sobre los ADPIC (documento IP/C/28 ). 
 
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1  INTRO DUCCIÓN  
1.  El Gobierno del Japón ha llevado a cabo actividades de cooperación para el desarrollo en muchas 
esferas. Uno de los objetivos más importantes de esas actividades es fomentar y propiciar la 
transferencia de tecnología.  
2.  En opinión del Japón, debería interpretarse que los incentivos a la transferencia de tecnología 
incluyen diversas medidas, como el apoyo financiero y el apoyo al entorno empresarial, y que el 
apoyo al entorno empresarial mediante el fortalecimiento de la protección de la propiedad inte lectual 
es una de las distintas medidas eficaces para fomentar la transferencia de tecnología por el sector 
privado. Con arreglo a esta interpretación, el Japón ha adoptado numerosas medidas de 
incentivación.  
3.  Con respecto a los incentivos que su país ofrec e a las empresas e instituciones de su territorio, 
el Gobierno del Japón suministra en la presente nota información sobre las actividades que se 
describen más abajo. El Gobierno del Japón considera que estas actividades contribuyen a mejorar 
la infraestruc tura tecnológica en los países menos adelantados (PMA), lo cual generará una mayor 
transferencia de tecnología.  
2  ACTIVIDADES EMPRENDIDAS POR ORGANIZACIONES DE COOPERACIÓN TÉCNICA  
2.1  JICA  
4.  La Agencia de Cooperación Internacional del Japón (JICA ) presta cooperación técnica en el marco 
de la asistencia oficial para el desarrollo (AOD) mediante la transferencia de conocimientos y 
tecnología. En el ejercicio económico de 2022, el valor de las operaciones de cooperación técnica de 
la JICA ascendió a cerca de JPY 175.200 millones. En el anexo se enumeran algunos ejemplos de las 
actividades de cooperación técnica realizadas con los PMA Miembros.  
5.  En el marco del programa de la Asociación de Investigación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el 
Desarrollo Sosteni ble (SATREPS), la JICA coopera con la Agencia Japonesa de Ciencia y Tecnología 
(JST) y el Organismo de Investigación y Desarrollo Médicos del Japón (AMED), que se encargan de 
la financiación en ese ámbito, para promover proyectos de investigación internaci onal conjunta con 
países en desarrollo, a fin de resolver cuestiones de interés internacional. La JST y el AMED brindan 
apoyo a instituciones de investigación e investigadores japoneses para la realización de actividades 
en el marco de proyectos en el Japó n. La JICA respalda la ejecución de proyectos en los países en 
desarrollo, por ejemplo mediante el envío de expertos (investigadores) japoneses, el suministro de 
equipos y la capacitación de personal, y a través de otros tipos de asistencia relacionada con  los IP/C/R/TTI/JPN/4  
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  proyectos en países en desarrollo, en el marco de la cooperación técnica de la AOD. En el anexo 
figuran los proyectos de la SATREPS que han beneficiado a PMA Miembros.  
6.  En 2013 la JICA puso en marcha un nuevo programa de asociación entre el sector públ ico y el 
sector privado, denominado Programa de Colaboración con el Sector Privado para la Difusión de la 
Tecnología Japonesa, cuya finalidad es fomentar la comprensión de la tecnología, los conocimientos 
y el sistema de funcionamiento de las empresas japo nesas y considerar la posibilidad de ponerlas al 
servicio del desarrollo en los países en desarrollo. En el anexo se enumeran algunos ejemplos de 
proyectos ejecutados en el marco de este Programa. Se ha modificado el título del Programa, que 
ahora se denom ina "Encuesta del sector privado sobre la verificación de la actividad empresarial en 
relación con los ODS".  
2.2  AOTS  
7.  La Asociación de Cooperación Técnica y Asociaciones Sostenibles en el Exterior (AOTS) es una 
organización dedicada a potenciar los recursos hu manos en países en desarrollo, que promueve la 
cooperación técnica a través de la formación, el envío de expertos y otros programas.  
2.2.1   Formación técnica  
8.  Se trata de actividades de formación para ingenieros y ejecutivos de países en desarrollo 
invitados al Ja pón en calidad de pasantes. Los programas incluyen formación técnica impartida por 
empresas del sector privado, lo que permite que los pasantes adquieran conocimientos o aprendan 
técnicas en esferas específicas. En 2022 la AOTS organizó cursos de formación  técnica para 
ingenieros y ejecutivos de Bangladesh, Camboya, Myanmar, Nepal y la República Democrática 
Popular Lao.  
2.2.2   Formación en gestión  
9.  Se trata de programas de formación en el Japón o de seminarios en línea celebrados por 
teleconferencia con el Japón di rigidos a ingenieros y ejecutivos de rango alto e intermedio de países 
en desarrollo con el objetivo de mejorar sus competencias y técnicas relacionadas con la gestión de 
empresas o de fábricas mediante la adquisición de conceptos de gestión y la observaci ón de su 
aplicación práctica. En 2022 la AOTS organizó cursos de formación en gestión para ingenieros y 
ejecutivos de Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Camboya, el Congo, Djibouti, Etiopía, 
Gambia, Guinea, Guinea -Bissau, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique,  Myanmar, Nepal, el Níger, la 
República Democrática Popular Lao, el Senegal, Sierra Leona, el Sudán, Tanzanía, el Togo, Uganda 
y Zambia.  
2.2.3   Programa de envío de expertos  
10.  Los expertos de la AOTS prestan orientación y asesoramiento técnicos a las empresas local es y 
contribuyen a introducir mejoras en esferas como las tecnologías de fabricación y las capacidades 
de gestión empresarial. En 2022 se ofreció orientación técnica sobre diversas cuestiones a 
Bangladesh y Myanmar.  
2.3  JETRO  
2.3.1   Envío de expertos para mejorar el entorno empresarial de los países en desarrollo 
con miras a promover el comercio y las inversiones  
11.  La Organización de Comercio Exterior del Japón (JETRO) destaca expertos que ayudan a los 
países en desarrollo a establecer las normas e instituciones necesarias para crear un entorno 
empresarial propicio para el comercio y las inversiones. Más concretamente, en respuesta a las 
peticiones de organismos del sector privado y de otras entidades de países en desarrollo, envió a 
expertos en los correspondientes sectores industriales, como las partes de automóviles y los moldes 
y las matrices.  IP/C/R/TTI/JPN/4  
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  2.3.2   Asistencia a los países en desarrollo para la ampliación de sus industrias de 
exportación ("Una aldea, un producto")  
12.  La JETRO ayuda a los países en desarrol lo a aumentar sus exportaciones al Japón y alcanzar un 
crecimiento económico autosostenible mediante la promoción de productos procedentes de países 
emergentes. Algunos de los proyectos comprendidos en este programa se llevan a cabo en el marco 
de la campa ña "Una aldea, un producto", una iniciativa destinada a apoyar y promocionar las 
economías locales de los países en desarrollo, en la que se realizan principalmente actividades de 
exposición y venta de artesanía, accesorios, alimentos elaborados y otros pr oductos similares en el 
mercado "Una aldea, un producto". Los productos proceden de países en desarrollo de Asia, África, 
América Central y el Pacífico y se venden en los aeropuertos internacionales de Narita y Kansai. El 
objetivo de la promoción es presen tar las cualidades de esos productos a los clientes japoneses y 
aumentar sus ventas en el mercado japonés.  
3  ACTIVIDADES EN LA ESFERA DEL CAMBIO CLIMÁTICO  
3.1  Financiación para el clima  
13.  En 2015, el Japón anunció la estrategia "Medidas para enfriar el planeta 2.0" ("ACE: Actions for 
Cool Earth 2.0"), que tiene por objeto fomentar la participación de los países en desarrollo en el 
Acuerdo de París y contribuir a una reducción significativa de los gases de efecto invernadero 
liderando a nivel mundial el impulso al desarrollo de tecnologías innovadoras. Esta estrategia se 
basa en dos pilares: el suministro de asistencia relacionada con el clima en los países en desarrollo, 
financiada con fondo s públicos y privados que se prevé que asciendan aproximadamente 
a JPY 1,3 billones en 2020; y el impulso a la innovación, un factor clave para adoptar medidas contra 
el cambio climático manteniendo al mismo tiempo el crecimiento económico.  
14.  En junio de 202 1, con ocasión de la Cumbre del G7 celebrada en Cornualles, el Japón anunció 
que proporcionaría financiación, tanto pública como privada, para hacer frente al cambio climático, 
por un valor total de JPY 6,5 billones durante los siguientes cinco años (2021 a 2025). Asimismo 
anunció una contribución adicional en noviembre de 2021, en el marco de la CP26, de 
hasta  USD 10.000  millones procedentes de fondos públicos y privados entre 2021 y 2025. Respecto 
de la adaptación al cambio climático, el Japón anunció en noviembre de 2021, también en el marco 
de la CP26, que duplicaría su ayuda para contribuir a esa adaptación hasta un total aproximado 
de JPY 1,6 billones, con fondos de los sectores público y privado, entre 2021 y 2025. Estos 
compromisos destacan entre otr os países desarrollados por su considerable cuantía. Con ellos, 
el Japón seguirá liderando los esfuerzos mundiales para hacer frente al cambio climático.  
3.2  JCM 
15.  El Japón ha establecido y viene aplicando el Mecanismo conjunto de créditos (JCM) tanto para 
hacer  una evaluación cuantitativa de la contribución del país a la reducción o la eliminación de las 
emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero -que se logran mediante la difusión de infraestructuras, 
servicios, sistemas, productos y tecnologías de descarbonizaci ón avanzados, entre otros, y la 
aplicación de medidas de mitigación, sobre todo en países en desarrollo -, como para, de esa manera, 
luchar por cumplir con la contribución determinada a nivel nacional del Japón y otros propósitos. Al 
mes de agosto de 2023, el Japón ha concertado asociaciones con 27 países. El Japón promueve la 
formulación de proyectos del JCM mediante diversos sistemas de apoyo y está tratando de agilizar 
la transferencia de tecnologías de descarbonización avanzadas.  
3.3  Otras iniciativas relati vas al cambio climático  
16.  Además de a través del mencionado Mecanismo, el Japón fomenta la transferencia de tecnología 
relacionada con el cambio climático mediante su participación activa en iniciativas multilaterales en 
el contexto de la Convención Marco de  las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (CMNUCC), 
como el Comité Ejecutivo de Tecnología y el Centro y Red de Tecnología del Clima, a las que el Japón 
contribuyó con una aportación de USD 12,7 millones en el ejercicio económico de 2020 . En octubre 
de 2021, el Japón revisó su "Estrategia a largo plazo en el marco del Acuerdo de París", que recoge 
el concepto básico, la visión estratégica y las medidas para lograr el objetivo de cero emisiones 
netas de gases de efecto invernadero para 2050. La estrateg ia incluye como uno de sus pilares "la 
promoción de la aplicación internacional liderada por las empresas, y la cooperación internacional". IP/C/R/TTI/JPN/4  
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  En el marco de ese pilar, el Japón promoverá la aplicación internacional de los productos y bienes 
de alto rendimien to ambiental con tecnologías avanzadas japonesas, mediante una mayor mejora 
del medio ambiente, la creación de mercados, el desarrollo de los recursos humanos y el 
establecimiento de plataformas institucionales. Al mismo tiempo, el Japón liderará el debate  en el 
marco de la cooperación internacional y las negociaciones internacionales multilaterales y bilaterales 
proponiendo activamente la elaboración de normas y la formulación de criterios.  
17.  En el marco de la aplicación de la estrategia, en una Reunión de M inistros de Energía de 
la ASEAN+3 celebrada en septiembre de 2019, el Japón propuso la puesta en marcha de la iniciativa 
"Un futuro con energía más limpia para la ASEAN" (CEFIA), en el marco de la ASEAN+3. La iniciativa 
tiene por objeto promover un entorno  en el que las empresas puedan dar muestras de su liderazgo 
en la difusión de tecnologías de descarbonización dentro de los países de la ASEAN y entre ellos. Se 
espera que la CEFIA contribuya al APAEC (Plan de Acción de Cooperación Energética de la ASEAN),  
ponga en práctica su hoja de ruta para facilitar la colaboración y acelere la financiación, 
principalmente mediante la ejecución de sus proyectos emblemáticos. El quinto Foro de los Sectores 
Público y Privado sobre la CEFIA se celebró en agosto de 2023.  
18.  El ex Primer Ministro Sr. Suga anunció que el Japón se proponía reducir a cero las emisiones 
netas de gases de efecto invernadero antes de 2050 y lograr una sociedad descarbonizada. En 
diciembre de 2020, el país elaboró la "Estrategia de Crecimiento Verde p ara Alcanzar la Neutralidad 
en Emisiones de Carbono en 2050" y creó un fondo dotado con JPY 2 billones con el fin de prestar 
asistencia continua a las empresas que asumiesen el reto de emprender innovaciones ambiciosas 
durante el siguiente decenio, así com o de establecer una política para la utilización del sistema fiscal. 
La estrategia se actualizó en junio de 2021. El ex Primer Ministro Sr. Suga anunció que, para el 
ejercicio económico de 2030, el Japón se proponía reducir sus emisiones de gases de efecto  
invernadero en un 46% con respecto a los niveles del ejercicio económico de 2013, fijando a tal fin 
un objetivo ambicioso en consonancia con el objetivo a largo plazo de reducir a cero las emisiones 
netas antes de 2050. Asimismo, el Japón proseguirá sus a rduos esfuerzos por alcanzar el digno 
objetivo de reducir sus emisiones en un 50% (anunciado en la 45ª reunión de la Oficina Central de 
Prevención del Calentamiento Global y en la Cumbre de Líderes sobre el Clima el 22 de abril 
de 2021).  
4  ACTIVIDADES EN EL SECTOR FARMACÉUTICO  
19.  Dado que la oferta de medicamentos de buena calidad es uno de los componentes 
fundamentales de la atención sanitaria, es importante establecer en los países en desarrollo un 
sistema que garantice la disponibilidad permanente de medicame ntos eficaces, seguros y de calidad.  
20.  Además, la proliferación de productos médicos de calidad subestándar y falsificados es un gran 
problema de salud pública, pues no solo constituye una amenaza para la salud de los usuarios, sino 
que también da lugar a qu e se malgasten los recursos públicos y entraña el riesgo de que aparezcan 
cepas de bacterias farmacorresistentes. Por lo tanto, el fortalecimiento de las medidas de lucha 
contra la distribución de ese tipo de productos médicos reviste también suma importan cia. 
21.  Habida cuenta de ello, el Gobierno del Japón, a través de la JICA y la Corporación Internacional 
de Servicios Sociales del Japón (JICWELS), lleva a cabo programas de formación destinados a 
desarrollar y reforzar las competencias del personal especiali zado que se ocupa de los servicios de 
reglamentación en el sector farmacéutico.  
22.  Además, el Gobierno del Japón, en colaboración con la Asociación de Fabricantes de Productos 
Farmacéuticos del Japón (JPMA), contribuye a la mejora de la reglamentación farmacé utica mediante 
la participación en conferencias internacionales y se esfuerza por divulgar los resultados de estas en 
los países en desarrollo de la región de Asia.  
5  ACTIVIDADES EN LA ESFERA DE LOS DERECHOS DE PROPIEDAD INTELECTUAL  
23.  En el ejercicio económico  de 2022, la Oficina de Patentes del Japón (OPJ) organizó, en 
colaboración con el Centro de Propiedad Industrial para Asia y el Pacífico (APIC) del Instituto de 
Promoción de las Invenciones y las Innovaciones del Japón (JIPII), 12 cursos de formación colec tiva 
para funcionarios públicos, y 48 participantes procedentes de PMA completaron la formación.  IP/C/R/TTI/JPN/4  
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  24.  En el ejercicio económico de 2022, la OPJ organizó asimismo cuatro cursos de formación 
colectiva para el sector privado, y 12 participantes de PMA completaron la formación.  
25.  Además, el Gobierno del Japón ha venido realizando contribuciones voluntarias a la OMPI, que 
es un organismo de las Naciones Unidas encargado de proteger los derechos de propiedad intelectual 
en todo el mundo y de administrar diversos tratado s multilaterales, con miras a la creación de 
normas relativas a los derechos de propiedad intelectual, entre otras cosas. Los fondos fiduciarios 
del Japón en la OMPI se establecieron gracias a esas contribuciones voluntarias y se utilizan para 
prestar asis tencia a los miembros de la OMPI en la Comisión Económica y Social para Asia y el 
Pacífico (CESPAP). Asimismo, en el ejercicio económico de 2008 se establecieron los fondos 
fiduciarios del Japón en la OMPI para África y los PMA con el fin de promover un de sarrollo económico 
autosostenible mediante la utilización de la propiedad intelectual en la región. Además, desde abril 
de 2019, el Japón ha renovado sus fondos fiduciarios en la OMPI como fondos mundiales, que se 
utilizan sin limitar las zonas a las que s e presta asistencia. Gracias a estas contribuciones voluntarias, 
todos los años se ejecutan diversos proyectos, como la aceptación de pasantes e investigadores en 
materia de derechos de propiedad intelectual, la celebración de simposios, el envío de funcio narios 
de la OPJ y la prestación de asistencia para la automatización y la modernización de las oficinas de 
propiedad intelectual. En el ejercicio económico de 2022 se organizaron con cargo al Fondo Fiduciario 
del Japón para la Propiedad Industrial Global 18 programas que atrajeron a más 
de 1.090  participantes, incluidos los procedentes de PMA.  
26.  Asimismo, la JICA ofrece varios programas de formación sobre propiedad intelectual, en los que 
invita al Japón a funcionarios públicos de diversos países. El objetiv o de esos programas es que los 
participantes adquieran conocimientos generales y básicos a través de conferencias, debates, 
observación directa, etc., y compartan también sus conocimientos con los participantes de los 
distintos países. Desde 2000 se organi zan cursos sobre los derechos de propiedad intelectual, a los 
que han asistido muchos participantes de PMA, como Myanmar, Camboya, Gambia, Uganda y 
Tanzanía.  
   
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ANEXO1 
Name of programme or project  The Project for Capacity Building of Nursing Services Phase 2  
Objective or purpose  The Project aims to improve the quality of nursing education. (Overall Goal) The quality of nursing education is improved 
in Bangladesh.. (Project Purpose) Implementation, monitoring, and evaluation system of nursing education is 
strengthened. .  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Directorate General of Nursing and Midwifery (DGNM), Bangladesh Nursing and Midwifery Council (BNMC), Public nursing 
colleges and collaborative Hospitals  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training, technology transfer  
Category of technology  Health -related technology  
Output or impact  For attaining the Project purpose, the Project set the following outputs: 1. Management capacity for nursing 
administration is strengthened. 2. The implementation system of nursing education for BSc is strengthened at the target 
public nursing colleges. 3. The  implementation system of clinical nursing practices is strengthened at the collaborative 
hospitals. 4. Networking of nursing colleges and related organizations is strengthened.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2022-2026 
Website for further information  https://www.jica.go.jp/Resource/project/bangladesh/018/index.html  
Contact point for further information  Imanari.Yuriko@jica.go.jp  
 
 
1 En francés e inglés solamente.    
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Name  of programme or project  The Bridge Maintenance Capacity Building Project in Zambia, Phase II  
Objective or purpose  Overall Goal: Conditions of the bridges administered by RDA (Road Development Agency) are improved. / Project 
Purpose: Bridge maintenance management works are improved at RDA and regional offices.  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Zambia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Road Development Agency (RDA)  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training, Know -how, Technology transfer  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  1. Capability of engineers at RDA HQs and Regional Offices is enhanced on bridge routine maintenance management. 2. 
Capability of engineers at RDA HQs and Regional Offices is enhanced on bridge repair. 3. Capability of engineers at RDA 
HQs and Regional Office s is enhanced on bridge inspection. 4. The sustainable system of the human resource development 
for bridge engineers of RDA and related organization is built at the university of Zambia  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2019-2024 
Website for further information  https://www.jica.go.jp/oda/project/1802021/index.html  
Contact point for further informati on Kakuzen.Yodo@jica.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  Project on Human Resources Development in Health Phase 3  
Objective or purpose  The Project aims to promote equitable distribution of the health professionals (nurses and midwives) with necessary 
competences.  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Democratic Republic of th e Congo  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministry of Health  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology   
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  1 Implementable national plan on human resource for health of the pilot province are developed. 2. The provincial HRH 
distribution plan is developed and its implementation for nurses and midwives is prioritized in the pilot province. 3. The 
educational capacity for nurse and midwife cours es of target schools is strengthened in the pilot province. 4. Opportunities 
of continuing professional education for human resources for health are adequately distributed in the view of local health 
needs, workplace locations and expertise in the pilot pr ovince.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2018-2023 
Website for further information  https://www.jica.go.jp/oda/project/1700181/index.html  
Contact point for further information  Matsumoto.Sari @jica.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  The Project for Visualization of impact of chronic/latent chemical hazard and Geo -Ecological Remediation 
in Zambia  
Objective or purpose  This project aims to elucidate the contamination mechanisms and risks posed to the ecosystem and humans. Then, by 
visualizing the economic losses involved, the project also aims to link this to the development of contamination prevention 
measures and environmental remediation technologies.  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Hokkaido University (the representative organization of Japanese side)  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Zambia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministry of Higher Education, University of Zambia, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Lands, Natural Resources and 
Environmental Protections, Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Kabwe Municipal Council  
Nature of incentive  measure   
Financial implications  Budget of JPY 452.6 million (as of 2016 -2022)  
Field of technology  Training, know -how, technology transfer  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes for this project include: (1)Lead contamination mechanisms and pathways from pollution source 
to soil surrounding the pollution source in Kabwe area are elucidated.(2)Lead contamination mechanisms and pathways 
from soil surroun ding the pollution source to human body in Kabwe area are elucidated, and human health risk and 
economic impact caused by Pb exposure (pollution) are quantitatively assessed. (3)Effective and economical remediation 
and pollution source control technologies  are developed and proposed. (4)Capacities for monitoring the Pb contamination 
are strengthened and Monitoring laboratory is operated.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  2016-2022 
Website for further information  https://www.jica.go.jp/oda/project/1500625/index.html  
Contact point for further information  imgne@jica.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  The Project for Developing Counter Measures Against Striga to Conquer Poverty and Improve Food Security  
Objective or purpose  This project aims to elucidate striga's germination mechanism to develop a management strategy for use in Sudan where 
people are suffering from the devastating damage caused by striga.  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Kobe University (the representative organization of Japanese side)  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Sudan  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  National Center  for Research  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training, know -how, technology transfer  
Category of technology  Food and agriculture  
Output or impact  To disseminate effective technical measures to control weedy Orobanchaceae including Striga.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  2017-2022 
Website for further information  https://www.jica.go.jp/sudan/english/activities/c8h0vm0000a3iu68 -att/activity03_16_05.pdf  
Contact point for further information  Hirata.Masafumi@jica.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  The Project for Breakthrough in Nutrient Use Efficiency for Rice by Genetic Improvement and Fer tility 
Sensing Techniques in Africa  
Objective or purpose  The project aims to develop rice production techniques to realize high yield even under low fertility conditions by 
combining fertilizer application techniques suited to the soil nutrient characteristics of the field and new breeding lines 
with high nutrient use efficiency.  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  JIRCAS  (Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences) (the representative organization of Japanese side)  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Madagascar  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock ( MINAE)  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology   
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) Development of a simple method for evaluating field nutrient 
characteristics and distribution (2) Development of breeding materials with superior nutrient uptake and use traits (3) 
Development of local fertilizer management techniques for high nutrient uptake by combining fertilizer application with 
breeding materia ls (4) Elucidation of factors affecting the dissemination of rice cultivation technology and impact 
evaluation  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  2017-2022 
Website for further information  https://www.jircas.go.jp/en/satreps  
Contact point for further information  Suzuki.Toshiyasu@jica.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  The Project for Development and Operation Model of Plant -derived Soil Additives for Road Disaster 
Reduction on Problematic Soil  
Objective or purpose  The project aims to establish a road improvement model using plant -derived soil stabilizing additives to problematic soil.  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Kyoto University (the representative organization of the Japanese side)  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Ethiopia  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU), Jinka University (JKU), and Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA)  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial i mplications   
Field of technology  technology transfer  
Category of technology  Other (A road improvement technology using plant -derived soil stabilizing additives to problematic soil)  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) Modification mechanism of problematic soil by cellulose -based soil 
additives is clarified. (2) Production technology of cellulose -based soil additives using locally -available plants are 
developed. (3) The operation model of construction measures for proble matic soil aimed at reducing rural road disasters 
is developed. (4) Knowledge on Output 1 through 3 is synthesized and publicity and policy suggestions are made for 
implementation and operationalization.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2019-2024 
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  The Project for Epidemiology of zoonotic virus infections in Africa  
Objective or purpose  The project aims to reinforce the functions of epidemiological studies on zoonotic virus infections in DR Congo and Zambia.  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Hokkaido University (the representative organization of Japanese side)  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Democratic Republic of the Congo; Zambia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  National Institute of Biomedical Research (Democratic Republic of the Congo), University of Zambia (Zambia)  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  technology transfer  
Category of technology  Health -related technology  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) The function of laboratory diagnosis of zoonotic virus infections using 
human biological samples is strengthened, (2) The capacity of epidemiological studies such as prevalence, natural hosts, 
host range, transmission routes, etc. on viral inf ections, which are carried by livestock/poultry, wild animals, arthropods 
and human is strengthened, (3) Detection methods of epidemiologically -important known and/or novel zoonotic viruses 
are developed and/or improved, and (4) Domestic and international networks of research and education on zoonotic virus 
infections are strengthened.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2019-2024 
Website for further information  https://www.jica.go.jp/project/all_africa/002/index.html  
Contact point for further information  Moroho shi.Midori@jica.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  The Project for Advanced and Sustainable Methods on Water Utilization Associated with Greening Potential 
Evaluation  
Objective or purpose  The project aims to develop and share the method of creating the wide area distribution map of water resource potential 
and greening potential for the sustainable agriculture and the land use.  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in de veloped 
country Member  Tokyo University of Agriculture (the representative organization of Japanese side)  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Djibouti  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  University of Djibouti  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training, know -how, technology transfer  
Category of technology  Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology  
Output or impact  (1) Improvement of a water cycle simulation model (2) Development of techniques for evaluating the potential for 
greening and agriculture (3) Validation of sustainable farming methods on pilot farms (4) Development of techniques for 
greening barren land (5) Extending and publicizing the sustainable agricultur e and greening models  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2019-2024 
Website for further information  https://www.jica.go.jp/english/news/press/2018/190319_01.html  
Contact point for further information  Hirata.Masafumi@JICA.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  The Project for Development of Climate Change Resilient Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Wheat 
Production in t he Dry and Heat Prone Agro -ecologies of Sudan and Sub -Saharan Africa  
Objective or purpose  The project aims to develop new varieties of wheat resilient against dry and heat weathers to contribute for the increase 
in wheat production in Sudan and Sub-Saharan African countries.  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Tottori University (the representative organization of Japanese side)  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Sudan  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Wheat Research Program, Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC)  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training, know -how, technology transfer  
Category of technology  Food and agriculture  
Output or impact  (1)Develop heat, water deficit tolerant and nutrient -use efficient wheat lines using molecular breeding technologies 
(2)Study on nutritional value and end use quality of wheat under the heat -stressed enviro nments of Sudan (3)Study on 
the mechanisms behind heat and water -deficit stress tolerance, and better utilization of nutrients (4)Development of 
expected wheat production scenarios under future climate change (5)Development of human resources and facilitie s 
capable of breeding new cultivars and extending them to farmers  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2019-2024 
Website for further information  https://www.jica.go.jp/english/news/press/2019/20190401_31_en.html  
Contact point for further information  Hirata.Masafumi@jica.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  The Project for Development and Dissemination of Innovative Oil -Extracting Technology from Crop Process 
Residue for Rural Electrification and Value A ddition of By -products  
Objective or purpose  The project aims to develop innovative oil extraction technology from crop process residue and to apply the technology 
in micro -grid power generation. By-products is also produced for the local market.  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible ente rprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Shizuoka University (the representative institution of the Project from Japanese side)  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Tanzania  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  University of Dar es Salaam (representative institution of the Project from Tanzanian side)  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training, know -how, technology transfer  
Category of technology  Biotechnology and biodiversity; Food and agriculture  
Output or impact  innovative oil extraction technology from crop process residue and its application in micro -grid power generation and 
production of by -products  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2019-2024 
Website for further information  https://www.jica.go.jp/Resource/tanzania/english/activities/energy_08.ht ml 
Contact point for further information  Imanaga.Hirotaka@jica.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  The Project for Establishment of a Sustainable Community Development Model based on Integrated Natural 
Resource Management Systems in Lake Malawi National Park  
Objective or purpose  The project aims to contribute disseminating sustainable community development model, with enhancing environmental 
conservation, improving the quality of life and livelihood for people in the project area (Chembe village located in Lake 
Malawi National Park, M alawi).  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Ehime University (the representative institution of the Project from Japanese side)  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Malawi  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  University of Malawi (representative institution of the Project from Malawian side)  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training, know -how, technology transfer  
Category of technology  Biotechnology and biodiversity; Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Food and agriculture  
Output or impact  The expected intermediate outcomes for this project include; (1) Sustainable management of fisheries  resources is 
applied. (2) Sustainable management of agricultural resources is applied. (3) Sustainable management of forest resources 
is applied. (4) Sustainable management of tourism resources is applied. (5) Sustainable management of protected areas 
is applied. (6) Integrated monitoring mechanisms of QOL and well -being of people are applied. (7) By integrating Outputs 
1 to 6, a sustainable community development model is established.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2021-2026 
Website for further information  https://intnrms -malawi.org/en/  
Contact point for further information  Yoda.Akemi@jica.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  Development of Breeding and Water Management Technologies for Safe and Nutritious Rice Production 
(SATREPS)  
Objective or purpose  The purpose is to establish breeding and cultivation technologies that can improve the nutritional value of Bangladeshi 
rice and reduce the accumulation of toxic elements in the country and to establish these technologies in Bangladesh.  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligib le enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  University of Tokyo  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Bangladesh Agricultural University  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Bio resource  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2022-2027 
Website for further information  https://www.jst.go.jp/global/english/kadai/r0307_bangladesh.html  
Contact point for further information  Sadamoto.yutori@jica.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  The project for institutional capacity building for eliminating Helicobacter pylori related death (SATREPS)  
Objective or purpose  The project focuses on the following areas: 1) rapid H. pylori testing method, 2) rapid drug susceptibility test together 
with Bhutanese researchers, 3) microorganisms through endoscopic education programs, including distance learning,  
develop H. pylori diagnostic and treatment guidelines using both academia and endoscopy, 4) Conduct a nationwide 
survey and eradication of H. pylori / stomach cancer  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member  Oita University  
Beneficiary Member(s)   
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Bhutan  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Infectious diseases  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact   
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2022-2027 
Website for further information  https://www.jica.go.jp/Resource/project/bhutan/015/index.html  
Contact point for further information  Kobayashi.Kumi@jica.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  The Project for Establishment of Risk Management Platform for Air Pollution in Cambodia (SATREPS)  
Objective or purpose  Overall Goal: The risk management platform for air pollution is continuously operated. Project Purpose: The risk 
management platform for air pollution in Cambodia is established.  
Entity making the incentive available  JICA 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
count ry Member  Kanazawa University (the representative organization of Japanese side)  
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cambodia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Institute of Technology of Cambodia (the representative organization of Camb odia side)  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Technology Transfer  
Category of technology  Other (Air pollution)  
Output or impact  The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) The structure/system to evaluate the present status and 
characteristics of air pollution in Cambodia is established (2) Online networking of monitoring sites with data management 
system is established (3) The structure/system to evaluate the environmental risk  is established (4) Humane resource, 
which is necessary for operation of the risk management platform for air pollution, is developed.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  July 2022 to June 2027  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  Morizane.Junko2@jica.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  Technical Training Programme  
Objective or purpose  Technology transfer that would contribute to the industrial development of developing countries/regions.  
Entity making the incentive available  AOTS  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Banglades h; Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Nepal  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Private companies in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Nepal  
Nature of incentive measure  Government subsidies through AOTS  
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Technology transfer  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Information and communications technology; Other  
Output or impact  Enhanced ability in operating and maintenance ski ll of industrial machinery and equipment, quality control, process 
control, etc.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2021-2023 
Website for further information  https://www.aots.jp/en/what -we-do/hrd/tt -edp/ 
Contact point for further information  information -ay@aots.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  The Programme on Corporate Management  
Objective or purpose  Enhancement of middle to top managers' managerial knowledge and skills in various aspects such as corporate 
management, leadership, business transformation through a better understanding of the Japanese companies' efficient 
production system and practices.  
Entity making the incentive available  AOTS  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Angola; Bangladesh; Benin; Burkina Faso; Cambodia; Congo; Djibouti; Guinea; Lao People's Democratic Republic; 
Liberia; Malawi; Myanmar; Nepal; Niger; Senegal; Sierra Leone; Tanzania; Togo; Uganda; Zambia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Ethiopia; Sudan  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Private companies in Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Guinea, Lao People's 
Democratic Republic, Liberia, Malawi, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda 
and Zambia  
Nature of incentive measure  Government subsidies through AOTS  
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Technology transfer  
Category of technology  Health -related technology; Environmentally friendly or sustainable technology; Information and communications 
technology; Other  
Output or impact  Enhanced ability of corporate management  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  2022 
Website for further information  https://www.aots.jp/en/what -we-do/hrd/tt -edp/ 
Contact point for further information  information -ay@aots.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  The Training Programme for Kaizen  
Objective or purpose  Enhancement of middle to top managers' managerial knowledge and skills in various aspects such as corporate 
management, production management, quality control and Kaizen (continuous improvement) techniques through a better 
understanding of the Japanese companies' efficient production system and practices.  
Entity making the incentive available  AOTS  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; The Gambia; Guinea -Bissau; Mozambique; Myanmar; Nepal; Tanzania  
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Ethiopia  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Private companies in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea -Bissau, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal and Tanzania  
Nature of incentive measure  Government subsidies through AOTS  
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Technology transfer  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  Enhanced ability of Kaizen  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  2022 
Website for further information  https://www.aots.jp/en/what -we-do/hrd/tt -edp/ 
Contact point for further information  information -ay@aots.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  Experts Dispatch Programme  
Objective or purpose  To assist in enhancing human resource development on site through the technical guidance utilizing the local field 
circumstances in overseas countries.  
Entity making the incentive available  AOTS  
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Myanmar  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Private companies in Bangladesh and Myanmar  
Nature of incentive measure  Government subsidies through AOTS  
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Technology transfer  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  Enhanced ability on operating skill, quality control, process control, etc.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  2022-2023 
Website for further information  https://www.aots.jp/en/what -we-do/hrd/tt -edp/ 
Contact point for further information  information -ay@aots.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Training Course on Trademark Examination under the Madrid System  
Objective or purpose  To encourage and assist candid ate countries of the Madrid System by outlining the characteristic features of the Madrid 
System for participants from relevant IP Offices and sharing Japan's experiences in accommodating the Madrid System 
into its national trademark system, including the execution of trademark examination. To encourage and assist member 
countries of the Madrid System to facilitate the system's operation.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Chile; Mauritius; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Qatar; Sierra Leone; Sri Lanka  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  18 participants from 8 countries have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  1 August  - 22 August,2022  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact poi nt for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Training Course on Academia -Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer  
Objective or purpose  To deepen one's knowledge about intellectual property in general, as well as to learn efficient and effective methods for 
managing IP at universities and other institutions, by hearing lectures and holding discussions on managing intellectual 
property, uni versity -industry -government collaboration, and ways for universities and research institutes to transfer 
technology to the private sector.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Brazil; Chile; Ghana; Malawi; Malaysia; Mexico; Morocco; Nigeria; Philippines; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Sri Lanka; 
Thailand; Trinidad and Tobago; Zambia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Universities, Research Institutions, Private Companies or Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  24 participants from 15 countries have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  3 August,2022 – 30 August,2022  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Training Course on Patent Examination (Basic Programme)  
Objective or purpose  To deepen the understanding on applicable laws and regulations, examination guidelines, expertise on examination 
practices, case studies, etc., related to patent rights through lectures and to improve expertise for conducting prompt 
and accurate examinations for examiners.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Brazil; Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Djibouti; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Pakistan; 
Philippines; Qatar; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; South Africa; Vanuatu  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  25 participants from 13 countries have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  10 August,2022 – 7 September,2022  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Training Course on Patent Examination Management for Managers  
Objective or purpose  To deepen the understanding on knowledge and skills about effective examination management such as acceleration of 
patent examination, quality management, training of examiners, improving the state of managing examination practices 
and to improve the expertise necessary for managing an IP Office.  
Entity making the incenti ve available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Brazil; Cambodia; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  15 participants from 10 countries have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  1 September,2022 – 22 September,2022  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Training Course for Practitioners Specializing in Trademarks  
Objective or purpose  To deepen one's knowledge on intellectual property in general, as well as to deepen one's understanding of and enhance 
one's professional capabilities on trademark practices, by hearing lectures and holding discussions on the trademark 
system, trademark examination standards of the Madrid System, and the use of trademark informatio n. 
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Brazil; Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; India; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mexico; Thailand  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Patent/trademark attorneys, IP lawyers or Employees engaged in trademark practices in the private sector.  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  16 participants from 9 countries have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  8 September,2022 – 12 October,2022  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR  Training Course on Patent Examination for Middle Eastern and African Countries  
Objective or purpose  To deepen the understanding on substantive patent examination practices, by examining case studies and search 
practices, so as to enhance one's expertise to the level that is required of patent examiners at IP Offices in Middle Eastern 
and African Countries.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Angola; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Egypt; Eswatini; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; South Africa; Tunisia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Iraq; Sudan  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implicatio ns  
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  21 participants from 9 countries and 1 organization have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  12 September,2022 – 14 October,2022  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Training Course on Information Technology  
Objective or purpose  (i)Improve business efficiency of concerned  IP Offices based on the use of IT systems (ii)Increase participants' knowledge 
about management and operational use of IT systems; and clarify issues of each IP Office through a discussion  
Entity making the incentive available   
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Cambodia; Egypt; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mexico; Pakistan; Philippines  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Information and communications technology  
Output or impact  13 participants from 8 countries have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  13 September,2022 – 3 October,2022  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html   
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Training Course on General IP Office Management  
Objective or purpose  To deepen understanding of business operations by exploring best practices for IP Office management, and by comparing 
the entire IP Office workflow among participating countries (including Japan) from the time of application to the 
extinguishment of industrial property rights.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Colombia; Dominican Republic; Egypt; Malaysia; Philippines; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 
South Africa  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  14 participants from 9 countries and 1 organization have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  3October,2022 – 19 October,2022  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html   
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Training Course on Anti -Counterfeiting Measures for Practitioners  
Objective or purpose  To deepen the understanding of the initiatives on, and the current state of, strengthening of enforcement of intellectual 
property rights in Japan, in order to enhance the capabilities as an IP Office official in the target participants' countries . 
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Chile; India; Indonesia; Kenya; Malaysia; Philippines; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Uganda; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Azerbaijan  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office, Customs  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  19 participants from 12 countries have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  18 October,2022 – 25 October,2022  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/devel oping/training/2022.html   
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR  Training Course for Practitioners Specializing in Patents  
Objective or purpose  To enhance one's knowledge on intellectual property in general. To also deepen one's understanding and enhance one's 
professional capabilities in terms of patent practices suc h as acquiring knowledge on the outline of the patent system, 
preparing specifications and drawings, handling office actions, making amendments, judging patentability, considering 
patents for innovative technology, using patent information, and handling op erations involving licensing.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Brazil; Cambodia; India; Malaysia; Mexico; Morocco; Philippines; Thailand  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  18 participants from 8 countries have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  19 October,2022 – 30 November,2022  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Operational Patent Examination Training Program (OPET)  
Objective or purpose  To enhance the capabilities of patent examiners, by training and fostering the examiners who fulfill leadership roles in 
their specific fields in two months. In addition, the course aims at improving the operating procedures at the IP Offices 
acting as Int ernational Searching Authorities (ISAs), so that their substantive examination practices will be eventually 
enhanced. This will be achieved by having the participants make effective use of materials, which they create during the 
training program, in their own domestic examination.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Brazil; Egypt; Indonesia; Kenya; Malaysia; Mexico; Philippines; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Thailand; Viet 
Nam 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  21 participants from 12 countries and 1 organization have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  20 October 2022 – 15 December 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Training Course for IP Trainers  
Objective or purpose  In disseminating and raising awareness of IP rights for young people in particular, to deepen the participants' 
understanding of required knowledge (e.g. legal systems and international treaties) and methods of education (e.g. 
textbooks and implementation plans) as well as train suitable educators/instructors through conducting presentations 
and exchan ging opinions on IP rights dissemination activities.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Brazil; Cambodia; Egypt; India; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mexico; Philippines; 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  17 participants from 14 countries have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  8 November 2022 – 22 November 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Training Course on Trial and Appeal System  
Objective or purpose  To further understanding by analyzing  the trial and appeal system of one's own country with those of the countries of 
other participants, including Japan, as well as to assist in creating a feasibility study for participants from countries whi ch 
currently have no trial and appeal system.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; 
Viet Nam 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  13 participants from 9 countries have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  28 November 2022 – 2 December 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html   
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Training Course on Substantive Examination of Trademarks  
Objective or purpose  To deepen the understanding on expertise of applicable laws and regulations, Examination Guidelines, and examination 
practices for trademarks through case studies and OJT and to improve the expertise for prompt and appropriate 
trademark examination for examiners in developing countries.  
Entity making the incentive ava ilable  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Brazil; Cambodia; Indonesia; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Peru; Philippines; 
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Thailand; Viet Nam 
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  19 participants from 12 countries have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  12 January 2023 – 24 January 2023  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR  Training Course on Design Substantive Examination and Accession to the Hague Agreement  
Objective or purpose  (1) To deepen the understanding on expertise of applicable laws and regulations, Examination Guidelines, and substantive 
examination practices for  designs. (2) To encourage and assist candidate countries of the Geneva Act of the Hague 
Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs (the Hague System) and to improve the 
expertise for prompt and appropriate design examination  for participants by sharing Japan's experiences in 
accommodating the Hague System into its national design system, including the practical execution of substantive 
examination.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh; Brazil; India; Indonesia; Kazakhstan; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mexico; Peru; Philippines; 
Thailand; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  23 participants from 12 countries and 1 organization have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  26 January 2023 – 2 February 2023  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  JPO/IPR Training Course on Patent Examination in Specific Technical Fields  
Objective or purpose  To deepen the understanding on technolog ies in specific fields and on substantive examination practices, by examining 
case studies, so as to enhance one's expertise to the level that is required of patent examiners at IP Offices in Latin 
American countries.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Angola; Brazil; Colombia; Costa Rica; Kazakhstan; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Mexico; Morocco; Pakistan; 
Philippines; Qatar  
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Sudan  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Intellectual Property Office  
Nature of incentive measure   
Financial implications   
Field of technology  Training  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  35 participants from 13 countries have completed  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  17 January 2023 – 8 February 2023  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2022.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
   
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Name of programme or project  Policy Dialogue on the Role of IP for Economic, Social and Cultural Development: Innovation, IP and Value 
Addition for Business Competitiveness in Africa - Regional Yout h Entrepreneurship Forum on the "Critical 
Role of Intellectual Property (IP) and Innovation for Youth Entrepreneurship and Start -ups"  
Objective or purpose  The objective of this Policy Dialogue was to raise awareness about IP management for Startups, giving young 
entrepreneurs an opportunity to learn how to leverage the global IP system to bring their businesses to scale in order to 
compete in global markets.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Belgium; Benin; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cabo Verde; Cameroon; Congo; Côte d'Ivoire; Eswatini; France; Ghana; Kenya; 
Republic of Korea; Lesotho; Madagascar; Malawi; Mali; Morocco; Mozambique; Namibia; Netherlands; Niger; Nigeria; 
Philippines; Rwanda; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Senegal; Singapore; South Africa; Switzerland; Tanzania; Togo; Uganda; 
United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States of America; Zambia; Zimbabwe  
Benefic iary Observer(s)  Algeria; Comoros  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   the Rwanda Development Board (RDB); EASTECO; OSAA; ARIPO; OAPI  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 225,000( as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  The expected impact is to raise awareness about IP management for Startups, giving young entrepreneurs an opportunity 
to learn how to leverage the global IP system to bring their businesses to scale in order to compete in global markets.  
Status of the programme or project  Other  
Duration and timing  25 April 2022 - 26 April 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2022/news_0013.html  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  WIPO -ARIPO -OAPI -MIP Alumni Conferences: Intellectual Property for Business Management in Harare  
Objective or purpose  The initiative aims at i) offering opportunities for participants to acquire  skills and know -how on the practical use of IP 
for business management; ii) enhancing participants' skills to promote innovations and brands  that attract investments, 
and protect the intangible assets of their businesses; iii) providing the opportunity t o establish IP networks across the 
region, and for WIPO.region.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Benin; Botswana; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cameroon; Central African Republic; Congo; Côte d'Ivoire; Eswatini; Gabon; 
The Gambia; Ghana; Guinea; Kenya; Lesotho; Malawi; Mali; Mauritania; Mozambique; Namibia; Niger; Nigeria; Senegal; 
Sierra Leone; Tanzania; Togo; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe  
Beneficiary Observer (s) Comoros; Ethiopia; Sudan  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 200,000 (as of 2021)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  The expected impacts are i) to enable MIP graduates from the Africa University expand their networks in the field of IP; 
and ii) to add value to the knowledge acquired from their training at the MIP program.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  7 December 2022 - 8 December 2022 (ARIPO) 1 February 2023 – 2 February 2023 (OAPI)  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Master's Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) program offered jointly by WIPO, ARIPO and Africa 
University  
Objective or purpose  The initiative focuses on the following areas: (1) to address the critical shortage of human resources in IP in the Africa 
region by educating and equipping students and young professionals in the field of IP (2) to train trainers of IP for the 
region in order to meet the regional needs and perspectives.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises o r institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Kenya; Malawi; Nigeria; Uganda; Zimbabwe  
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Ethiopia  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Students and young professionals in the field of IP in ARIPO member states  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 110,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Scholarship  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  It is expected that the alumni will be the future leaders who will lead the national economic policies or science and 
technology policies from the aspect of IP.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  1 May 2022 – 11 June 2023  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_f itip_global/fitip_capabilities_capacities.html  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Master's Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) program offered jointly by WIPO, OAPI and University of 
Yaoundé II  
Objective or purpose  The initiative focuses on the following areas: (1) to address the critical shortage of human resources in IP in the Afr ica 
region by educating and equipping students and young professionals in the field of IP (2) to train trainers of IP for the 
region in order to meet the regional needs and perspectives.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cameroon; Chad; Côte d'Ivoire; Gabon; Niger; Senegal; Togo  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Students and young professi onals in the field of IP in the member states of OAPI  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 110,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Scholarship  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  It is expected that the alumni will be the future leaders who will lead the national economic policies or science and 
technology policies from the aspect of IP.  
Status of the programme or project  Current or in progress  
Duration and timing  3 October 2022 - 29 June 2023  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/index.html  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  WIPO – South Africa Summer School Shifts Focus to IP and Public Health  
Objective or purpose  The initiative focuses on to provide an opportunity for senior students (graduates and post -graduates) and young 
professionals to acquire deeper knowledge on the interface between intellectual property (IP) and transfer of technology; 
and to discuss IP issues pertaining to licensing negotiations through case st udies and simulation exercises.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Cameroon; Ghana; Malawi; Namibia; Sierra Leone; Uganda; Zambia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 18,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Scholarship  
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  It is expected that the alumni will be the future leaders who will lead the national economic policies or science and 
technology policies from the aspect of IP.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  21 November 2022 - 2 December 2023  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/academy/en/news/2022/news_0052.html  
Contact point for further i nformation   
   
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Name of programme or project  Hands -on Training on Examination by practicing the skills and knowledge for Patent Examiners of 
Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) Bangladesh  
Objective or purpose  The objective of the workshop was to develop skills of the DPDT's staff with respect to utilizing examination work -products 
from other national phases. Work sharing that leverages on examination work done by other offices while observing the 
specifics of t he national legal framework is an extremely efficient and effective approach for offices with limited 
examination resources.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Bangladesh  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Patent examiners of Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT)  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial i mplications  Budget of CHF 5,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  Development of the skills of DPDT's  examiners with respect to utilizing examination work -products from the international 
and other national phases.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  16 October 2022 - 19 October 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2022/news_0028.html  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Hands -on Training on Examination in the PCT national Phase for Examiners of Angolan Institute of 
Intellectual Property (IAPI)  
Objective or purpose  The objective of the workshop was to d evelop skills of the IAPI's staff with respect to utilizing examination work -products 
from other national phases. Work sharing that leverages on examination work done by other offices while observing the 
specifics of the national legal framework is an extr emely efficient and effective approach for offices with limited 
examination resources.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Angola  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Patent examiners of Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (IAPI)  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 5,500 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  Development of the skills of IAPI's examiners with respect to utilizing examination work -products from the international 
and other national phases.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  5 September 2022 - 9 September 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2022/news_0022.html  
Contact point for  further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Regional Meeting of Intellectual Property Office Officials Responsible for the Madrid System for Selected 
Asia and Pacific Countries  
Objective or purpose  The objective of this meeting is to facilitate wider and more effective use of the Madrid system by exchanging the best 
practices among the member and non -member countries of the Madrid system.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; India; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mongolia; Pakistan; 
Philippines; Samoa; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Bhutan  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Officials or heads of units/sections that are responsible for operational aspects of the Madrid System or for the accession 
preparation to the Madrid System in IPOs  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP  Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 70,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  The expected impacts are to strengthen the capacity of IP offices and to improve the operations of the Madrid System in 
the contracting parties, to enhance the knowledge of the operations and to encourage the accession to the Madrid System 
for non -contracting parties.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  16 March 2023 - 17 March 2023  
Website for further information   https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2023/news_0018.html  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Sub-Regional Workshop on the Hague System for Stakeholders  
Objective or purpose  The objective of the meeting was to raise awareness of the importance of industrial designs as business assets, the 
advantages of the Hague System, and the value of learning from the experience of existing Hague IP Offices and 
businesses.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Botswana; Ghana; Namibia; Rwanda  
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Sao Tomé and Principe  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Officials or heads of units/sections that are responsible for operatio nal aspects of the Madrid System or for the accession 
preparation to the Madrid System in IPOs  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 70,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  The expected impacts are to strengthen the capacity of IP offices and to improve the operations of the Madrid System in 
the contracting parties, to enhance the knowledge of the operations and to enco urage the accession to the Madrid System 
for non -contracting parties.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  1 November 2022 – 2 November 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2022/news_0026.html  
Contact point for  further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  WIPO Regional Meeting on Developing the ASEAN Regional Technology and Innovation Support Center 
(TISC) Network  
Objective or purpose  The initiative aims at strengthening the development of the ASEAN regional TISC network by extending possibilities of 
sharing and leveraging best practices and experiences between member states.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  TISC staffs in ASEAN member states  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 45,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  The expected impact: (1) continued development of the ASEAN regional TISC network (2) enhanced access to and use 
of IP information by IP institutions and the public to promote innovation and creativity.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  27 March 2023 - 28 March 2023  
Website for further information   https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in _trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2023/news_0024.html  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  WIPO -ARIPO  Sub-Regional Meeting on Developing the Regional Technology and Innovation Support Center 
(TISC) Network  
Objective or purpose  The initiative focuses on the following areas: (1) to strengthen the sub -regional network made up of national TISC 
networks in A RIPO Member States by enhancing the sharing of best practices and experiences (2) to start training within 
a regional framework of south -south cooperation.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Botswana; Eswatini; The Gambia; Ghana; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; Malawi; Mauritius; Mozambique; Namibia; Nigeria; 
Rwanda; Seychelles; Tanzania; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe  
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Ethiopia; Sao Tomé and Principe; Sudan  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  TISC staffs in ARIPO member states  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 50,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  The expected impacts: (1) continued development of the ARIPO sub -regional TISC network; (2) enhanced access to and 
use of IP information by IP institutions and the public to promote innova tion and creativity  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  23 February 2023 - 24 February 2023  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2023/news_0006.html  
Contact point for  further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Workshop on Access to Technology for Innovation and the Development of Technology and Innovation 
Support Centers (TISCs) in Nouakchott, Mauritania  
Objective or purpose  The purpose of this event was to develop and reinforce skills and knowledge of TISC staff in Mauritania in identifying and 
using inventions in the public domain as a means for promoting technology transfer and commercialization/utilization of 
inventions.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Mauritania  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  TISC staff and university students from Mauritania  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 10,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  The expected impacts is to enhance access to and use of IP information by IP institutions and the public to promote 
innovation and creativity  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  27 March 2023 – 28 March 2023  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2023/news_0025.html  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Sub-Regional Seminar on Intellectual Property Enforcement in the Digital Environment for Government and 
Law Enforcement Officials  
Objective or purpose  The objectives of the seminar were to exchange experiences on national and transnational strategies for effective 
cooperation and coordination to address trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy in the digital environment; to 
shed light on certain volunta ry measures adopted by e -commerce platforms and to build the capacity, knowledge and 
expertise of law enforcement officials and other government officials.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  ASEAN Secretariat; IPOPHL  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 81,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  The expected impact is to exchange experience on n ational and transnational strategies for effective cooperation to 
address trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  27 October 2022 – 28 October 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2022/news_0027.html  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  Scholarships for the International Patent Drafting Program  
Objective or purpose  The objective of the seminar is to develop skills of emerging patent drafters while building a supportive community to 
help these professionals grow.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Botswana; Malaysia; Nigeria; Philippines; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Togo; Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 40,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  8 out of 40 participants received the scholarships from FIT Japan  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  4 July 2022 – 8 July 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/sme/en/news/2022/news_0017.html  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  IP Fellowship Pro gram in Japan  
Objective or purpose  The objectives of the fellowship program is to deepen the understanding on IP law firms.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Brazil; Mozambique; Pakistan; Tajikistan  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 30,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  4 participants participated  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  September 2022; February 2023 (Two weeks)  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2023/news_0007.html  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  WIPO Japan Office Organized an International Symposium  
Objective or purpose  The objectives of the symposium were i) to promote cross -disciplinary IP education initiatives; ii) to explore and 
experience international IP seminars/lessons; and iii) to highlight prevalence of IP issues in various subjects and 
encourage youth to take IP issues more closely.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Benin; Cambodia; The Gambia; Liberia; Malawi; Myanmar; Tanzania; Zambia  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions   
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 30,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  The expected impact is to promote cross -disciplinary IP education initiatives.  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  27 October 2022 – 28 October 2022  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/ about -wipo/en/offices/japan/news/2022/news_0042.html  
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Name of programme or project  WIPO Regional Training Program on Cloud -Native IPAS 4 for ARIPO Member States  
Objective or purpose  The objectives of the training are to: (i) introduce participants to the cloud environment and innovative strategies on 
system support and maintenance; (ii) introduce participants to the cloud -native IPAS 4 and its new features,  functions, 
and services; (iii) discuss prerequisites and requirements for deployment of IPAS 4; and (iv) communicate WIPO's support 
and maintenance model for the clo ud-hosted IPAS 4.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Botswana; Eswatini; The Gambia; Ghana; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; Malawi; Mauritius; Mozambique; Namibia; R wanda; 
Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Tanzania; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe  
Beneficiary Observer(s)  Sao Tomé and Principe; Sudan  
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  ARIPO  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 100,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  Around 30 participants participated in the meeting  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  3 April 2023 – 6 April 2023  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2023 /news_0010.html  
Contact point for further information   
   
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Name of programme or project  WIPO -ASEAN Information Technology Conference and ASEAN PATENTSCOPE Coordinator Meeting  
Objective or purpose  The objectives of the event included (i) reviewing the latest improvements in WIPO products and services; and to build 
capacity and technical skills on WIPO IP Business Solutions and related products to strengthen the capacities of 
participating IP offices for the development o f integrated online business services; ii) deepening the understanding of the 
WIPO solutions to provide support for business operations and service enhancement; iii) sharing knowledge and review 
features of WIPO's new products for the support of customer f ocused online services, in particular, WIPO Publish and 
WIPO File; and vi) developing national implementation plans to sustain the data exchange and future service features for 
the seamless ASEAN PATENTSCOPE data collection.  
Entity making the incentive available  JPO 
Eligible enterprises or institutions in developed 
country Member   
Beneficiary Member(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; 
Viet Nam  
Beneficiary Observer(s)   
Beneficiary enterprises or institutions  Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Laos  
Nature of incentive measure  Financing through the FIT Japan IP Global  
Financial implications  Budget of CHF 85,000 (as of 2022)  
Field of technology  Know -how 
Category of technology  Other  
Output or impact  18 officials participated in the meeting  
Status of the programme or project  Completed  
Duration and timing  27 March 2023 – 31 March 2023  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2023/news_0011.html  
Contact point for further information   
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