IP/C/R/TC/JPN/2  
 
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Council for Trade -Related Aspects  of 
Intellectual Property Rights  Original: English  
 
TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES:  
INFORMATION FROM MEMBERS  
JAPAN 
The following communication, dated 14 September 2021 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Japan . 
 
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1  TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY 
RIGHTS  
1.1  Voluntary Contributions for Funds -in-Trust Japan Industrial Property Global  
1.  Since 1987, the Government of Japan has been providing voluntary contributions in the field of 
industrial property (IP) to th e World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The 
'WIPO  Funds -in-Trust/Japan' (FIT/JP) in the field of IP was established with these voluntary funds. 
The FIT/JP is used to finance various projects for WIPO members in the Economic and Social 
Commission  for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), such as holding IP office conferences or symposia, 
welcoming trainees and IP research students, sending Japan Patent Office (JPO) officials and 
supporting for the automation and modernization of IP offices.  
2.  In addition to the above, since the Japanese fiscal year (FY) 2008, the Government of Japan has 
been providing a new FIT/JP programme for Africa to the amount of CHF 1.6 million annually. This 
fund will support activities aimed inter alia  at strengthening the legal and administrative frameworks 
for IP protection, automating and modernizing IP infrastructure to ensure high quality service to 
users, and sharing the experience of Japanese SMEs and experts in business -oriented IP 
management and human resource d evelopment in Africa. And, since April 2019, Japan has renewed 
FIT/JP as the Global Funds, which are used without limiting areas of support. Funds -in-Trust Japan 
Industrial Property Global (FIT  Japan IP Global) for FY2020 amounts to CHF 5.78 million.  
1.2  Progr ammes by the JPO  
1.2.1   Training Programme  
3.  In order to support developing countries to implement the TRIPS Agreement, Japan has been 
conducting training programmes for these countries. Between April 1996 and March 2021, Japan 
conducted training to 7,042 trainees in both public and private sectors from 89 countries and regions, 
primarily in the Asia -Pacific region, Latin America, and African region. In the future, with the goal of 
the efficient implementation of laws in mind, Japan is scheduled to proceed with huma n resource 
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  1.2.1.1   Training programmes for government officials  
4.  The JPO has been conducting group training courses about IPRs for government officials. In 
FY2020, 13  group training courses were conducted, and 255 participants in total completed training.  
1.2.1.2   Training programmes for private sectors  
5.  The JPO has also been conducting group training courses about IPRs for trainees from private 
sector. In FY2020, five group tr aining courses were held, and 59 participants in total completed 
training.  
1.2.2   Long -term and Short -term Fellowship  
6.  Due to the impact of COVID -19 pandemic, the long -term fellowship programme under the FIT 
Japan IP Global in FY2020 was replaced by the online/virtual IP study course held by the Osaka 
Institute of Technology (OIT). Ten participants from Malaysia, Philippin es, Thailand, Sri Lanka and 
Viet Nam completed the four -month online course in the second half of FY2020.  The short-term 
fellowship  programme funded by FIT Japan IP Global is to provide trainees with two -week practical 
working experience in IP -related fiel ds. However, considering the status of COVID -19, this 
programme was not implemented in FY2020.  
1.2.3   Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights for Alumni Association Members  
7.  The JPO has suggested to its trainees that an alumni association be established to help 
disseminate information on IP systems in their home countries and to keep the members of the 
association informed of current IP developments. The JPO has held follow -up seminars in various 
Asian countries for those who had completed training programmes in Ja pan, in order to sustain the 
fruits of the training programmes and contribute to human resources development.  When the JPO 
receives a request from an alumni association to assist them in holding an IP seminar, the following 
types of assistance are provided : financial assistance to meet the cost of holding a seminar, and the 
sending of Japanese speakers to the event.  In FY 2020, follow -up seminars were held online in 
Myanmar and Indonesia.  
1.2.4   Expert Missions  
8.  Experts and seminar speakers specializing in various areas of IP are sent by the JPO through FIT 
Japan IP Global and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The experts mainly provide 
on-site instruction regarding examination practices, computerization and so forth.  The JPO has sent 
long-term expe rts under the JICA scheme in order to engage in JICA technical cooperation projects 
being implemented in the IP office of the respective recipient countries.  In FY 2020, no experts were 
sent under the WIPO scheme  considering the status of COVID -19. 
1.2.5   FIT Jap an IP Global Programmes  
9.  In FY 2020, seven  programmes were implemented with the support of funding from the FIT Japan 
IP Global.  
1.2.6   Provision of the 'Patent Abstracts of Japan (PAJ)' on CD -ROM  
10.  There have been difficulties of third parties obtaining patents in other countries for the 
inventions for which applications have already been filed in Japan. To relieve difficulties and improve 
the quality of examinations in developing countries, the JPO has been publishing the CD -ROM version 
Patent Abstracts of Japan (PAJ). PAJ contains English translations of bibliographic data and patent 
abstracts as well as representative drawings published in the Kokai Tokkyo Koho which means 
publications of patent applications. Since April 1995, the JPO has been providing  PAJ on CD -ROM 
free of charge to foreign organizations/institutions including major IP Offices and international 
organizations, and as of August 2021, 67 organizations/institutions receive them on a regular basis.  IP/C/R/TC/JPN/2  
 
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  1.2.7   Project to Publish (in English and Japanes e) the Industrial Property Laws and 
Regulations in Effect in Various Countries  
11.  The JPO translated laws and regulations which were related to the industrial property rights of 
foreign countries into English and Japanese and provided these translations throu gh the JPO's 
website. At present, translations of the laws and regulations of about 100 countries and 
intergovernmental organizations can be browsed on its website.  Japanese: 
https://www.jpo.go.jp/system/laws/gaikoku/mokuji.html ; English: 
https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/system/laws/gaikoku/index.html  
1.3  JICA Projects  
1.3.1   Technical Cooperation Projects  
12.  In the field of intellectual property, JICA implemented technical cooperation projects 
contributing to better enforcement of IPRs in Indonesia.   
1.3.2   Group Training Course  
13.  JICA has also implemented group training courses of intellectual property. In cooperation with 
the WIPO and Kyoto Comparative Law Centre (KCLC; Non -Profit Research Organization), JICA has 
implemented two -month training on the legal system of IPRs and the Enforcement of IPRs for officials 
from enforcement -related government agencies from around the wo rld (FY2000 -2012). 
Furthermore, in cooperation with KCLC, JICA has implemented one -month training on Improving 
Intellectual Property System for Economic Development in Japan (FY2015 -2019).  
2  TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF COPYRIGHT  
2.1  JCO P rogrammes  
14.  The Japan Copyright Office (JCO), Agency for Cultural Affairs, has been planning and carrying 
out the following programmes with a view to contributing to the development of copyright systems 
in developing countries as well as to strengthening reg ional cooperation among Asia -Pacific 
countries.  
2.1.1   APACE Programme (since 1993)  
15.  The 'APACE (Asia -Pacific Copyright Systems Enhancement) Programme' was started in 1993 
with establishing the 'WIPO Funds in Trust/Japan' (FIT/JP) in the field of copyright, target ing 
Asia-Pacific countries. In FY2020, because of the pandemic, several online programmes were 
implemented. These are the Virtual Workshop on Copyright and Related Rights for Performers of 
South Pacific Countries, the Virtual Meeting on Recent Developments in the field of Copyright and 
Functions of Copyright Offices, the Sub -Regional Webinar on New Developments in the field of 
Copyright and Responses to Challenges of the Pandemic, the Virtual Meeting on Updating the 
National Framework of Copyrig ht and Related Rights of Viet  Nam, and the Virtual Meeting on Recent 
Developments in the field of Copyright and Functions of Copyright Offices.  
2.1.1.1   Annual Regional Workshop (since 1993)  
16.  An annual regional workshop has been organized with the fund of WIPO/FIT J apan since 1993. 
In FY 2019, a Subregional Workshop on Updating the National Copyright Framework of South -Asian 
Countries was held in Bhutan where participants from six countries including the host country 
discussed and adopted a plan of action as a strate gy/policy for the development of copyright systems 
in the region for 2019 -2020.  
2.1.1.2   Training Programme in Tokyo, Japan (since 1994)  
17.  Since 1994, the JCO has been providing training programme in Japan, in cooperation with WIPO, 
to participants from Asia -Pacific countries. In 2020, a workshop on protection of copyright and 
related rights took place in Tokyo.  IP/C/R/TC/JPN/2  
 
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  2.1.1.3   Training on Collective Management (since 2000)  
18.  This programme started in 2000. It is an on -the-job training for staff of collective management 
organizations o r government officials in developing countries. In 2019, a Practical Training in the 
collective management organizations in Japan was arranged for eight participants from Cambodia, 
Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.  
2.1.1.4   National Seminar on Copyright and Neigh bouring Rights (since 2000)  
19.  This programme started in 2000, in order to promote awareness of the protection of copyright 
and neighbouring rights, and the role it can play in cultural and economic development of developing 
countries. In 2019, this seminar w as held in Papua New Guinea with participants from government 
agencies and private sectors as well as other stakeholders.  
3  TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF PLANT VARIETY 
PROTECTION  
3.1  Cooperation through the UPOV  
20.  In the form of a Funds -in-Trust to the UPOV, the Government of Japan has supported 
programmes on plant variety protection (PVP) systems in line with UPOV.  To facilitate establishment 
and implementation of UPOV PVP systems for countries in the Asian region, various activities were 
implemented such as national and international seminars for the purpose of raising awareness of 
PVP systems,  assistance to draft PVP laws in accordance with the UPOV Convention, and 
development of single online application platform (e -PVP Asia) .  
3.2  JICA Group T raining Course  
21.  JICA training courses started in 2000 in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry 
and Fisheries and NCSS (Centre for Seeds and Seedlings, National Agriculture and Food Research 
Organization) to contribute to the enhancement of PVP systems and quality control of seeds and 
seedlings. In 2020, a Group Training Course was cancelled due to the spread of COVID -19, but the 
PVP Monitoring Programme was held by online for ten ex -participants from eight countries 
(Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Mo ngolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam and Zambia).  
3.3  Cooperation through the East Asia Plant Variety Protection Forum  
22.  To facilitate establishment and international harmonization of PVP systems in East Asian 
countries, the East Asia Plant Variety P rotection Forum (EAPVPF) was formed under the Japan's 
initiative in 2007 with participation of ASEAN countries, China; Republic of Korea and Japan.  The 
11th EAPVP Forum Annual Meeting was held in Muntinlupa, Philippines on 1 August 2018 adopted 
the 'ten -Year Strategic Plan of the EAPVP Forum (2018 -2027)' including the Common Direction 
aiming at establishment of effective PVP systems consistent with the UPOV C onvention among Forum 
members. The 12th Annual Meeting was held in Beijing, China on 24 April 2019. The revised 
document of ten -Year Strategic Plan is available at the following website: http://eapvp.org/ab out/.  
23.  Various cooperation activities proposed by EAPVPF members in line with the 'ten -Year Strategic 
Plan of the EAPVP Forum (2018 -2027)' have been adopted at the annual meeting every year, and 
these activities have been implemented at the local state or with virtual means. With the aim of 
establishing a single online platform for submitting application data to PVP Offices of Participating 
countries and enhancing examination cooperation among PVP Offices of participating countries, 
EAPVP Pilot project (201 8-2023) is conducted. The details of the activities can be referred to the 
following website: http://www.eapvp.org/report . 
4  TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF BORDER MEASURES  
24.  The Ministry of Finance of the Government of Japan have provided scholarship programmes, 
training courses, and expert missions on the TRIPS Agreement in the field of border measures for 
the enforcement of IPRs. The main purpose of these programmes is to as sist in the smooth 
implementation of the TRIPS Agreement by customs officials in developing countries, mainly in the 
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  Furthermore, experts joined two worksho ps in FY2020 to advise its customs officers on knowledge 
and technique in the field of IPRs border enforcement.  
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Name of programme or project  JPO/ IPRs Training Course on Design Examination under the Hague System  
Date and end date  14 September 2020 - 25 September 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Chile; China; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mexico; Myanmar; Philippines; Thailand; 
Viet Nam 
Brief description  To encourage and assist candidate countries of the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement Concerning the 
International Regis tration of Industrial Designs (the Hague System), to deepen the understanding on expertise of 
applicable laws and regulations, Examination Guidelines, and examination practices for designs and to improve the 
expertise for prompt and appropriate design exam ination for participants by sharing Japan's experiences in 
accommodating the Hague System into its national design system, including the practical execution of substantive 
examination.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Design examiners from IP Offices w ho have more than one year of experience conducting substantive examination 
and/or officials involved in preparation for accession to the Hague Agreement in IP Offices.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  25 participants from 11 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Trademark Examination under the Madrid System  
Date and end date  23 September 2020 - 7 October 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Chile; Malaysia; Myanmar; Pakistan; Peru; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Sri Lanka; United Arab Emirates  
Brief description  To encourage and assist candidate 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.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Officials from IP Offices who are engaged in or expected to engage in Madrid Protocol operations.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  17 participants from nine countries  have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
 
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- 7 - Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course for IP Trainers  
Date and end date  1 October 2020 - 21 October 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brazil; Cambodia; India; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mexico; Myanmar; Philippines; 
Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  In disseminating and raising awareness of IP rights for young people in particular, to deepen the participants' 
understanding of requ ired 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 exchanging opinions on IP rights dissemin ation activities.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Lecturers / employees at universities or research institutions involved in education related to the intellectual 
property system.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Propert y Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  19 participants from 11 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Patent Examination Management for Managers  
Date and end date  5 October 2020 - 14 October 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brazil; Cambodia; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  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.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  A managerial position (ex. Director of Pate nt Department) who are in charge of managing patent examination 
practices.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Output s or impact  15 participants from eight countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
  
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- 8 - Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course for Practitioners Specializing in Trademarks  
Date and end date  12 October 2020 - 30 October 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brazil; Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; India; Indonesia; Malaysia; Myanmar; Thailand  
Brief description  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 di scussions on the 
trademark system, trademark examination standards of the Madrid System, and the use of trademark information.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Professionals working in one of the following positions:  
1) Patent/trademark attorneys and IP lawyers in the private sector who are involved in trademark practices; OR  
2) Employees engaged in trademark practices in the private sector.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Associa tion for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  10 participants from eight countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on General Management of IP Office  
Date and end date  20 October 2020 - 27 October 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Belarus; Plurinational State of Bolivia; Botswana; Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Kenya; Lao People's 
Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Nigeria; Pakistan; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Vanuatu; Viet Nam  
Brief description  To deepen unde rstanding 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.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Those responsible for the formulation of IP policies and/or administrative and operations management of their IP 
Offices.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  23 participants from 17 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
  
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- 9 - Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Academia -Industry Collaboration and Technology Transfer  
Date and end date  26 October 2020 - 11 November 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Colombia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mexico; Myanmar; Philippines; 
Sri Lanka; Tunisia; Turkey; Viet Nam  
Brief description  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, university -industry -government collaboration, and ways for universities and research 
institutes to transfer technology to the private sector.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Professionals working in one of the following positions:  
1) Employees at universities or research institutions involved in intellectual property management/utilizatio n, such 
as the promotion of university -industry -government collaboration and technology transfer; OR  
2) Persons at ministries/government offices in charge of developing technology, and other related organizations 
who are engaged in advising and supporting IP management/utilization such as promoting university -industry -
government collaborations and technology transfers; OR  
3) Employees of companies who are in charge of intellectual property; OR  
4) Officials of IP Offices engaged in work regarding IP manageme nt/utilization such as promotion of industry -
academia collaboration and technology transfer at universities and research institutes.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Professionals working in one of the following positions:  
1) Employees at universities or research institutions involved in intellectual property management/utilization, such 
as the promotion of university -industry -government collaboration and technology transfer; OR  
2) Persons at ministries/government offices in charge of devel oping technology, and other related organizations 
who are engaged in advising and supporting IP management/utilization such as promoting university -industry -
government collaborations and technology transfers; OR  
3) Employees of companies who are in charge of intellectual property; OR  
4) Officials of IP Offices engaged in work regarding IP management/utilization such as promotion of industry -
academia collaboration and technology transfer at universities and research institutes.  
Outputs or impact  19 particip ants from 12 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for furt her information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
  
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- 10 - Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Anti -Counterfeiting Measures for Practitioners  
Date and end date  2 November 2020 - 20 November 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Azerbaijan; Bangladesh; Cambodia; Chile; Indonesia; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; 
Philippines; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Thailand; Uganda; United Arab Emirates; Viet Nam  
Brief description  To deepen the understa nding 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.  
Beneficiary institution or a udience  Officials from IP Offices and customs engaged in work related to measures against counterfeits and piracy.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and  Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  26 participants from 14 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course for Practitioners Specializing in Patents  
Date and end date  9 November 2020 - 11 December 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brazil; Cambodia; India; Morocco; Myanmar; Thailand  
Brief description  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 such as acquiring knowledge on the outline of the patent 
system, prepari ng specifications and drawings, handling office actions, making amendments, judging patentability, 
considering patents for innovative technology, using patent information, and handling operations involving 
licensing.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Professionals working in one of the following positions:  
1) Patent attorneys and IP lawyers in the private sector who have experience drafting patent specifications; OR  
2) Patent practitioners in the private sector who have experience drafting patent specifi cations.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  11 participants from 6 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
  
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- 11 - Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Substantive Examination of Trademarks  
Date and end date  16 November 2020 - 14 December 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bhutan; Brazil; Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Egypt; Guatemala; Indonesia; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic 
Republic; Liberia; Morocco; Myanmar; Nepal; Peru; Philippines; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Thailand; 
United Arab Emirates; Uzbekistan; Viet Nam  
Brief description  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.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Trademark examiners from IP Offices who have more than one year of experience conducting substantive 
examination.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  27 participants from 21 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Patent Examination (Basic Program)  
Date and end date  1 December 2020 - 11 December 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Brazil; Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Colombia; Kazakhstan; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic 
Republic; Madagascar; Myanmar; Pakistan; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Tunisia  
Brief description  To deepen the understanding on applicable laws and regulation s, 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.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Patent examiners from IP Offices with limited experience conducting formality/substantive examinations, who wish 
to strengthen their basic understanding of substantive examinations.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property C enter (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  18 participants from 13 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
  
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- 12 - Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Operational Patent Examination Training Programme  
Date and end date  1 December 2020 - 4 February 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brazil; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  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 International 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.  
Beneficiary  institution or audience  1) Patent examiners from IP Offices who have been engaged in substantive examination for at least three years in 
the field of chemistry or telecommunications.  
2) For IP Offices acting as ISAs under the PCT, patent examiners engaged  in or expected to engage in substantive 
examination of PCT applications in the above -mentioned technical fields.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  16 participants from 6 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Information Technology  
Date and end date  9 December 2020 - 23 December 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Argentina; Brazil; Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Chile; Kyrgyz Republic; Lao People's Democratic Republic; 
Malaysia; Mexico; Myanmar; Pakistan; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  (i) Improve business efficiency of concerned IP Offices based on the use of IT systems  
(ii) Increase participants' knowledge ab out management and operational use of IT systems; and clarify issues 
of each IP Office through a discussion  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Officials from IP Offices, have more than three years of experience in the field of IT system, in principle.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  19 participants from 15 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
  
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- 13 - Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Trial and Appeal System  
Date and end date  25 January 2020 - 3 February 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; 
Viet Nam  
Brief description  To further understanding by analysing  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 which currently have no trial and appeal system.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Professionals working in one of the following positions:  
1) Officials from IP Offices who are engaged in or expected to engage in appeal operations; OR  
2) Judges  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia-Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  15 participants from nine countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Promoting Public Awareness of IP  
Date and end date  1 February 2021 - 10 February 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Angola; Brazil; Burkina Faso; Chile; Ghana; India; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Mexico; Peru; 
Philippines; Senegal; Thailand; Tunisia  
Brief description  To gain knowledge of efficient and effective methods and measures undertaken by government for the promotion 
of public awareness of IP rights through presentations and exchange of opinions regarding the IP promotional 
activities in the countries of other participants.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Professionals working in one of the following positions.  
1) Officials at IP Offices involved  in activities for raising public awareness on the importance of IPR; OR  
2) Persons engaged in activities designed to raise public awareness on the importance of IPR in IP promotional 
organizations.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Indu strial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  20 participants from 14 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
  
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- 14 - Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on  Design Policy for India  
Date and end date  5 February 2021 - 5 February 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  India 
Brief description  To promote better understanding about industrial design right by studying life cycle of it. In this training course, it 
is focused on to create design, protect it by industrial design right and utilize the right in business. Through the 
lecture provided by experts as trainer and the discussion  among the participants including trainers, the participants 
can understand the importance of industrial design right.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Students or researchers in national institute including university, engaged in research about design . 
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  See the website for details.  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on Patent Examination in Specific Technical Fields for Latin American 
Countries  
Date and end date  9 February 2021 - 25 February 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Mexico  
Brief description  To deepen the understanding on technologies 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.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Patent examiners from IP Offices, engaged in substantive examination for at least three years, engaged in or 
expected to engage i n PCT operations, and in charge of the fields of machinery / electrical and electronic 
engineering.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Pa rtnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  15 participants from 16 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
  
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- 15 - Name of programme or project  JPO/IPRs Training Course on IP Asset Management for African Countries  
Date and end date  22 February 2021 - 2 March 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Botswana; Cameroon; Ethiopia; Ghana; Kenya; Malawi; Mauritius; Namibia; Rwanda; Senegal; Seychelles; 
South  Africa; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe  
Brief description  To provide participants with knowledge of efficient and effective methods and measures of IP Asse t assessment 
and management in Japanese universities and institutions, encourage participants to share the information and 
experience with other participants, and give advice from experts.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Employees at universities or r esearch institutions involved in education/dissemination/management regarding the 
IP system and IP experts who are expected to collaborate with universities or research institutions.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JIII Asia -Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC)  
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)  
Outputs or impact  15 participants from 16 countries have completed  
Website for further information  https://www.jpo.go.jp/e/news/kokusai/developing/training/2020.html  
Contact point for further information  PA0870@jpo.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  National Virtual Patent Drafting Course in Sri Lanka  
Date and end date  31 August 2020 - 11 September 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Sri Lanka  
Brief description  Building practical patent drafting skills in institutions dealing with technology and innovation support, such as 
technology transfer offices of universities and public research centres , etc. 
Beneficiary institution or audience  15 different universities and research institutions in Sri Lanka  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO in cooperation with the Coordinating Secretariat For Science Technology and Innovation (COSTI) and the 
National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO), and with the as sistance of JPO  
Outputs or impact  It is expected that the participants will establish a community of practice in the country with sufficient expertise in 
patent drafting, which are necessary for obtaining, exploiting and managing IPRs.  
Website for furth er information  https://www.wipo.int/meetings/en/details.jsp?meeting_id=58608  
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 16 - Name of programme or project  Online/Virtual IP Study Courses  
Date and end date  29 September 2020 - 22 January 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Malaysia; Philippines; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  The online study courses held by the Osaka Institute of Technology (OIT), Japan, give the learning opportunities 
to increase the knowledge and training in the area of IP studies focusing licensing and industry engagement.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  People involved in technology research, licensing or management  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO in association with JPO  
Outputs or impact  It is expected that the participants will return and transfer the experiences learned back to their home institution 
and colleagues in the field of  IP-based technology transfer.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/news/2021/news_0003.html  
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  The ASEAN Regional TISC Meeting  
Date and end date  26 October 2020 - 27 October 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; 
Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  The organization of this meeting will continue the active implementation of the agreed action points agreed by 
Member States in Hanoi in March 2019.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  ASEAN  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO in association with JPO  
Outputs 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  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/index.htm l 
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 17 - Name of programme or project  The ARIPO Regional TISC Meeting  
Date and end date  23 November 2020 - 25 November 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Botswana; Eswatini; The Gambia; Ghana; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; Malawi; Mozambique; Namibia; Rwanda; Sao 
Tomé and Principe; Sierra Leone; Somalia; Sudan; Tanzania; Uganda; Zambia; Zimbabwe  
Brief description  The organization of this meeting will continue the active implementation of the Proposed Actio ns agreed to at the 
WIPO ARIPO TISC meeting held at ARIPO Headquarters in Harare in August 2019.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  ARIPO  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO in association with JPO  
Outputs or impact  The expected impact: (1) continue d 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 innovation and creativity  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/index.html  
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or proje ct Sub-regional Meeting/Workshop for African region  
Date and end date  22 March 2021 - 26 March 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Botswana; Eswatini; The Gambia; Ghana; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; Malawi; Mozambique; Namibia; Rwanda; Sierra 
Leone; Sudan; Zambia; Zimbabwe  
Brief description  This meeting was held online and the following topics were discussed: legal aspects of the Madrid system and 
recent developments , role of the office of origin and overview of all possible tools for users o f the Madrid system, 
etc. 
Beneficiary institution or audience   
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO in association with JPO and the Office of the Registrar General, Rwanda Development Board (RDB)  
Outputs or impact  The expected impact: wider and more effective use of the Madrid System  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/meetings/en/details.jsp?meeting_id=61549  
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 18 - Name of programme or project  Master's Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) program offered jointly by WIPO, ARIPO and Africa 
University  
Date and end date  1 May 2020 - 14 June 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Botswana ; Cabo Verde; Ethiopia; The Gambia; Ghana; Kenya; Liberia; Malawi; Nigeria; Rwanda; Uganda; Zambia  
Brief description  The FIT Japan IP Global provided 12 scholarships to selected students from the countries indicated above to 
participate in the MIP jointly offered by WIPO, ARIPO and Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Students and young professionals in the field of IP in the member states of ARIPO  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO, ARIPO and Africa University with financial assistance from the Government of Japan  
Outputs 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.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/index.html  
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Master's Degree in Intellectual Property (MIP) program offered jointly by WIPO, OAPI and University 
of Yaoundé II  
Date and end date  4 January 2021 - 4 January 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Benin; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cameroon; Central African Republic; Chad; Congo; Côte d'Ivoire; Equatorial Guinea; 
Gabon; Guinea; Mali; Niger; Senegal; Togo  
Brief description  The FIT Japan IP Global provided 12 scholarships to selected students from the countries indicated in bold above 
to participate in the MIP jointly offered by WIPO, OAPI and University of Yaoundé II in Yaoundé, Camero on. 
Beneficiary institution or audience  Students and young professionals in the field of IP in the member states of OAPI  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WIPO, OAPI and University of Yaoundé II with financial assistance from the Government of Japan  
Outputs 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 fro m the aspect of IP.  
Website for further information  https://www.wipo.int/cooperation/en/funds_in_trust/japan_fitip_global/index.html  
Contact poin t for further information   
  
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- 19 - Name of programme or project  Project on Intellectual Property Rights Protection and Legal Consistency for Improving Business 
Environment  
Date and end date  21 December 2015 - 30 September 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Indonesia  
Brief description  This project is designed to strengthen the system for improving legal consistency and IPRs protection by enhancing 
the quality of IP examination in the DGIP and predictability of IP cases processing in the Supreme C ourt, improving 
IPRs Enforcement system at related agencies and establishing the procedure for improving consistency during 
drafting and vetting business laws and regulations including IP laws and regulations in the DGL.  
Beneficiary institution or audienc e Ministry of Law and Human Rights(DGIP,DGL), Supreme Court  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Japanese Experts  
Outputs or impact  1 Quality of IP examination is enhanced. (DGIP)  
2 Predictability of IP cases processing is enhanced.  (Supreme Court)  
3 IPR Enforcement at related agencies is improved. (DGIP)  
4 Procedure is established for improving consistency during drafting and vetting business laws and regulations 
including IP laws and regulations. (DGL)  
Website for further information  https://www.jica.go.jp/indonesia/english/office/topics/200228.html  
Contact point for further information  Tamagaki.Shoichi ro@jica.go.jp  
  
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- 20 - Name of programme or project  Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop on Copyright and Related Rights for Heads of Copyright Offices  
Date and end date  27 October 2014 - 30 October 2014  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; China; Indonesia; Republic of Korea; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; 
Maldives; Mongolia; Myanmar; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Samoa; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; 
Tonga; Vanuatu; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) New Development of Copyright and Related Rights at the International Level  
(2) Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy in the Area of Copyright and Related Rights to Promote Content Culture  
(3) Adding Economic Value to Cultural Products: Stra tegies, Policies and Best Practices of Effective Management 
and Enforcement of Copyright and Related Rights  
(4) Roles and Functions of Copyright Offices in Promoting Creativity and Cultural Prosperity: The Practice and 
Experience of Some Countries  
(5) Roun d Table Discussion: Roles and Functions of Copyright Offices  
(6) The Role of Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights in Promoting Creativity and Cultural 
Prosperity  
(7) Roles of Copyright Offices and Collective Management Organizations in Man agement of Copyright and Related 
Rights: The Experience of Japan  
(8) Awareness Raising and Capacity Building in Copyright: Cooperation between Government and Key Stakeholders 
and Best Practices and Success Stories  
(9) Building institutions and Human Capaci ties in the Area of Copyright in Developing Countries of the Asian and 
Pacific Region: Activities and Challenges Taken by WIPO with the Support of the Funds -in-Trust from Japan to WIPO 
for the Past Twenty Years  
(10) Needs and Expectations of Participating Countries for Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Programs in 
the Area of Copyright and Related Rights  
(11) The Way Forward:  Possible Areas of Cooperation on the Protection and Management of Copyright and Related 
Rights among the Countries in the A sian and Pacific Region   
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- 21 - Name of programme or project  Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop on Copyright and Related Rights for Heads of Copyright Offices  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Bangladesh: Ministry of Cultural Affairs  
Bhutan: Ministry of Economic Affairs  
Cambodia: Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts  
China: National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC)  
Indonesia: Ministry of Law and Human Rights  
Republic of Korea: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism  
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Department of Intellectual Property  
Malaysia: Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia  
Maldives: Ministry of Economic development  
Mongolia: Intellectual Property Office of Mongolia  
Myanmar: Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)  
Pakistan: Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan  
Papua New Guinea: National Capital District  
Philippines: Intellectual Proper ty Office of the Philippines Samoa:  
Singapore: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore  
Sri Lanka: Ministry of Industry and Commerce  
Thailand: Department of Intellectual Property  
Tonga: Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Labor  
Vanuatu: Ministry of Tourism,  Trade, Commerce and Industry  
Viet Nam: Copyright Office of Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Tilleke & Gibbins Australasian Performing Rights Association 
(APRA), Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC)  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the importance of developing national copyright policies and strategies.  
・Strengthened the cooperation on the protection of copyright and related rights  among the cou ntries in the region.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 22 - Name of programme or project  Sub regional Workshop on Copyright and Related Rights in the South Pacific for decision Makers  
Date and end date  24 February 2016 - 26 February 2016  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Fiji; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Solomon Islands; Tonga; Vanuatu  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Importance of Copyright and its Role for Cultural and Economic Development  
(2) Introduction to the Copyright Law and System of Australia  
(3) Growth and Development of International Legal Framework of Copyright and Related Rights  
(4) Roles and Functions of Copyright Organizations in Promoting Creativity and Cultural Prosperity: The Practice 
and Experience of Australia  
(5) The Role of Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights in Promoting Creativity and Cultural 
Prosperity  
(6) Recent Development a nd Future Perspectives of Copyright and Related Rights in the Development of National 
Copyright System  
(7) Strategies for Development and Implementation of Copyright Awareness Building Programs: The Experiences 
of Other Countries  
(8) Roundtable Discussion:  Needs and Expectations of Participating Countries for Technical Assistance in the Area 
of Copyright and Related Rights  
(9) The Copyright Regime and the Protection of Traditional Cultural Expressions  
(10) WIPO's Technical Assistance for Developing Countries in the Field of Copyright and Related Rights  
(11) Roundtable Discussion: Possible Areas of Cooperation on the Protection and Management of Copyright and 
Related Rights among the Countries in the Region  
Beneficiary institution or audie nce Fiji: Ministry of Justice  
New Zealand:  
Papua New Guinea: Investment Promotion Authority  
Samoa: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour  
Solomon Islands: Ministry of Culture and Tourism  
Tonga: Ministry of Commerce and Labour  
Vanuatu: Ministry of Trade,  Tourism and Industry, Ministry of Commerce  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Copyright Agency|Viscopy,  Australian Copyright Council 
Australasian Performing Right Association  (APRA)  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the importance of developing national copyright policies and strategies.  
・Strengthened the cooperation on the protection of copyright and related rights  among the countries in the region.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 23 - Name of programme or project  Sub regional Workshop on Copyright Awareness and Capacity Building for ASEAN Countries  
Date and end date  6 September 2016 - 8 September 2016  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; 
Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Introduction to the Key Pillars of the Copyright System in Malaysia: Experiences in Policy -Making and 
Opportunities Ahead  
(2) Evolution of the International Legal Framework of Copyright and Related Rights: The WIPO Conventions  
(3) Understanding the Operati on of the Copyright System: Highlights and New Developments at National, Regional 
and International Level  
(4) The Role of the Government in Copyright Awareness and Capacity Building  
(5) Good Practices for Building Copyright Networks and Identifying Collabo rative Opportunities for Strengthening 
Copyright Capacity  
(6) Outreach Initiatives: The Practice and Experiences of Malaysia in Promoting Awareness and Building Capacity 
in Copyright and Related Rights  
(7) Assessing the Operation of Copyright and Related R ights Systems in order to Support the Development of 
Policies and Strategies  
(8) Setting the Scene: Key issues Concerning the Development and Effective Implementation of Awareness Raising 
and Capacity Building Programs  
(9) Roundtable Discussion: Sharing K nowledge, Skills, Expertise and Resources to Respond to Common Interests 
and Challenges in Copyright Capacity Building and Awareness Raising Endeavors  
(10) WIPO's Technical Assistance for Developing Countries in the Field of Copyright and Related Rights  
(11) Roundtable Discussion: Suggestions and the Way Forward in Awareness Raising and Capacity Building  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Brunei Darussalam:  Attorney General's Chambers  
Cambodia: Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts  
Indonesia: Ministry of Law and Human Rights  
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)  
Malaysia: Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO)  
Myanmar:  Ministry of Education  
Philippines: Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines ( IPOPHL)  
Singapore: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS),  
Thailand: Ministry of Commerce  
Viet Nam: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), Intellectual 
Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Finnish Copyright Society  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the importance of developing national copyright policies and strategies.  
・Strengthened the cooperation on the protection of copyright and related rights  among the countries in the region.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 24 - Name of programme or project  Asia-Pacific Regional meeting for Heads of Copyright Offices  
Date and end date  23 October 2017 - 26 October 2017  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; China; Fiji; India; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; 
Maldives; Mongolia; Myanmar; Nepal; New Zealand; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Samoa; Singapore; 
Thailand; Tonga; Vanuatu; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Presentation by Ms. Sylvie Forbin of a New WIPO Tool on "Joining the International Copyright System: What Is 
at Stake"  
(2) Creativity and Cultural Prosperity: The Role of Copyright and Related Rights  
(3) The Importance of Efficient and Future Proof Legal Framework  
(4) The Role of Copyright Offices: How to Improve to Meet New Challenges and Needs  
(5) The Role of Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights  
(6) Round Table Discussion:  Improve C opyright Infrastructure in Countries of the Asian and Pacific Region – 
Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies  
(7) Developing and Enhancing Regional Cooperation and Private -Public Partnership  
(8) Areas of Future Cooperation and Needs:  Expectations for Le gal and Technical Assistance from Participating 
Countries  
(9) The Way Forward:  Proposals for a Workplan and Roadmap for Developing Copyright Systems in Countries in 
the Asian and Pacific Region with the Support of the Japanese Funds -in-Trust in the Field of Copyright and Related 
Rights  
(10) Adoption of the Workplan and Roadmap for Developing Copyright Systems in Countries in the Asian and Pacific 
Region  
(11) Study visit to the Japan Contents Showcase as a side event of the Tokyo Film Festival  
(12) Study Visit to the Creators College of Nihon Kogakuin   
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- 25 - Name of programme or project  Asia-Pacific Regional meeting for Heads of Copyright Offices  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Bangladesh: Ministry of Cultural Affairs  
Bhutan: Ministry of Economic Affairs  
Cambodia: Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts  
China: National Copyright Administration of China  
Fiji: Ministry of Justice  
India: Ministry of Commerce  
Indonesia: Ministry of Law and Human Rights  
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Ministry of Science and Technology  
Malaysia: Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO)  
Maldives: Ministry of Economic Development  
Mongolia: General Authority for Intellectual Property and State Registration (GAIPSR)  
Myanmar: Ministry of Education  
Nepal: Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation  
New Zealand:  
Pakistan: Intellectual Proper ty Organization of Pakistan (IPO -Pakistan)  
Papua New Guinea: Investment Promotion Authority  
Philippines: National Commission for Culture and the Arts  
Samoa: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour  
Singapore: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPO S) 
Thailand: Ministry of Commerce  
Tonga: Ministry of Commerce Consumer Trade Innovation and Labour  
Vanuatu: Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Industry  
Viet Nam: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO ), Kaleidoscope Entertainment; Member of the Governing Council of 
the Film and Television Institute of India, Center for Performers' Rights Administration (CPRA), Firstbrave 
Information Technology Co. Ltd., Internati onal Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), Intellectual Property 
Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL), Confederation of Societies of 
Authors and Composers (CISAC), Japanese Society for Rights of Author s, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC), 
Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), Society for the Collection and Distribution of Royalties for 
Performing Artists (SPEDIDAM), Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)  
Outputs or impact  ・The Tok yo Action Plan, which was discussed and adopted by participants as a strategy/policy for the development 
of copyright systems in the region for 2019 -2020.  
・Enhanced understanding of the importance of developing national copyright policies and strategies.  
・Strengthened cooperation in the field of copyright and related rights among the countries in the region.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 26 - Name of programme or project  Sub regional Workshop on Updating the National Copyright Framework of South -Asian Countries  
Date and end date  22 July 2019 - 24 July 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Bhutan; Maldives; Nepal; Pakistan; Sri Lanka  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) The International Framework of Copyright and Related Rights:  Current Treaties, Challenges and Opportunities 
in the Digital E nvironment  
(2) Introduction to the Copyright System of Japan:  Recent Trends, New Challenges and Roles of the Government  
(3) Modernizing the National Copyright System:  Legislation, Infrastructure and Management  
(4) Presentation of Outcomes of Individual M eetings  
(5) Roundtable Discussion:  Priorities, Challenges and Importance of Updating National Copyright Frameworks to 
Meet the Needs of Developing Countries, Least -developed Countries and Development of National and/or Sub -
regional Action Plans  
Beneficia ry institution or audience  Bangladesh: Ministry of Cultural Affairs  
Bhutan: Ministry of Economic Affairs  
Maldives: Ministry of Economic Development  
Nepal: Tourism and Civil Aviation  
Pakistan: Ministry of Commerce  
Sri Lanka: National Intellectual Property Office  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), University of Copenhagen  
Outputs or impact  ・The Paro Action Plan, which was discussed and adopted by participants as a strategy/policy for the  development 
of copyright systems in the region for  
2019-2020.  
・Enhanced understanding of the importance of developing national copyright policies and strategies.  
・Strengthened cooperation in the field of copyright and related rights among the countries in the region.   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 27 - Name of programme or project  Special Course on the Enforcement of Copyright and Related Rights  
Date and end date  2 February 2015 - 13 February 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  China; India; Malaysia; Philippines; Sri Lanka; Thailand  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Copyright New developments at the international setting: WIPO  
(2) WIPO's Technical Assistance for Developing Countries in the Field of Copyright and Related Rights  
(3) Outline of Copyright System and New Trends in Japan  
(4) Collective Administration of Copyright in Musical Works  
(5) Intellectual Propert y Strategy in Japan  
(6) Rights of Producers of Phonograms  
(7) Activities of CRIC  
(8) Rights of Performers  
(9) Collective Management of Reproduction Rights  
(10) Customs Control for Intellectual Property  
(11) Country Reports and Discussions  
(12) Copyright En forcement in Japan  
(13) Activities of Investigation Authorities for copyright infringement on the Internet  
(14) Outline of IP Litigation and Recent Copyright Cases in Japan  
(15) Rights of Broadcasting Organizations  
(16) Administration of Remuneration for D igital Audio Home Recording  
(17) Activities of Investigation Authorities  
(18) Copyright Protection of Video Software  
(19) Protection of Computer Software  
(20) Fight Against Pirated Goods  
(21) Wrap -up Meeting: Future Direction of  Counter Measures for Copyr ight Infringement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  China: National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC ) 
India: Ministry of Human Resource Development, Commissionerate of Customs  
Malaysia: Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), Royal Malaysian Customs Department  
Philippines: Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, Bureau of Customs  
Sri Lanka: National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Customs  
Thailand: Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) , The Customs Department  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO ), Copyright Research and Information Center  (CRIC), Japanese Society for 
Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers(JASRAC),Recording Industry Assoc iation of Japan  (RIAJ), Japan Council of 
Performers' Rights & Performing Arts Organizations  (CPRA), Japan Reproduction Rights Center  (JRRC),  Nippon  Hoso Kyokai 
(Japan Broadcasting Corporation)  (NHK), Society for the Administration of Remuneration for Audio  Home 
Recording(SARAH), Japan Video Software Association (JVA), Association of Copyright for Computer Software(ACCS), 
Content Overseas Distribution Association(CODA), Cabinet Secretariat,  Secretariat of Intellectual Property Strategy 
Headquarters, Hokuriku  University, TMI Associates, National Police Agency, Tokyo District Court  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the importance of protecting copyright and related rights.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 28 - Name of programme or project  Special Workshop on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights  
Date and end date  19 October 2015 - 30 October 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Indonesia; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Country Report; Recent Development and Future Perspectives of Copyright and Related Rights in the Development of 
National Copyright System and Enforcement System  
(2) New Development of Copyright and Related Rights at the International Level  
(3) Outline of Copyright System and New Trends in Japan  
(4) Collective Management Systems of Copyright and Related Rights in Japan  
(5) Intellectual  Property Strategy in Japan  
(6) Collective Administration of Copyright in Musical Works  
(7) Rights of Performers  
(8) Rights of Producers of Phonograms  
(9) Measures against Online Copyright Infringement  -Provider Liability Limitation Act  
(10) Group Discussion How to Enhance Copyright System in the Digital Environment  
(11) Collective Management of Reproduction Rights  
(12)Outline of IP Litigation and Recent Copyright Cases in Japan  
(13) Activities of Investigation Authorities  
(14) Awareness Raising Ac tivity on Copyright and Related Rights in Japan  
(15) Customs Control for Intellectual Property  
(16) Activities of Investigation Authorities for copyright infringement on the Internet  
(17) Measures against Copyright Infringement of Video Software  
(18) Copyr ight Protection of Character Goods  
(19) Legal Protection of Computer Software  
(20) Measures against Pirated Goods  
(21)  Rights of Broadcasting Organizations  
(22)  Copyright Enforcement in Japan  
(23) Wrap -up Meeting: Future Direction of  Countermeasures aga inst Copyright Infringement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Indonesia: Ministry of Law And Human Rights  
Malaysia: Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia, Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism  
Philippines: Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, Philippine national Police  
Thailand: Department of Intellectual Property  
Viet Nam: Copyright Office of Viet  Nam, Ministry of Public Security of Viet  Nam 
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO ), Copyright Research and Information Center  (CRIC), Japanese Society for 
Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers(JASRAC),Recording Industry Association of Japan(RIAJ), Japan Council of 
Performers' Rights & Performing Arts Or ganizations(CPRA), Japan Reproduction Rights Center  (JRRC),Nippon Hoso Kyokai 
(Japan Broadcasting Corporation)(NHK), Japan Video Software Association (JVA), Association of Copyright for Computer 
Software(ACCS), Content Overseas Distribution Association(CODA), Cabinet Secretariat,  Secretariat of Intellectual Property 
Strategy Headquarters, Hokuriku University, TMI Associates, National Police Agency, Tokyo District Court, Tokyo Customs, 
BANDAI Co., Ltd.  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understandin g of the importance of protecting copyright and related rights  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 29 - Name of programme or project  Special Workshop on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights  
Date and end date  17 October 2016 - 28 October 2016  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  China; Pakistan; Philippines; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Copyright New Developments at the International Setting:  WIPO  
(2) WIPO's Technical Assistance for Developing Countries in the Field of Copyright and Related Rights  
(3) Outline of Copyright System and New Trends in Japan  
(4) Collective Management Systems of Copyright and  Related Rights in Japan  
(5) Country Report; Recent Development and Future Perspectives of Copyright and Related Rights in the Development of 
National Copyright System and Enforcement System  
(6) Measures against Online Copyright Infringement - Provider Lia bility Limitation Act  
(7) Intellectual Property Strategy in Japan  
(8) Collective Management of Reproduction Rights  
(9) Collective Administration of Copyright in Musical Works   
(10) Rights of Producers of Phonograms  
(11) Rights of Performers  
(12) Awareness Raising Activity on Copyright and Related Rights in Japan  
(13) Group Discussion How to Enhance Copyright System in the Digital Environment  
(14) Copyright Enforcement in Japan  
(15) Outline of IP Litigation and Recent Copyright Cases in Japan  
(16) Activities  of Investigation Authorities for copyright infringement on the Internet  
(17) Measures against Copyright Infringement of Video Software  
(18) Rights of Broadcasting Organizations  
(19) Legal Protection of Computer Software  
(20) Discussion with contents indus try on copyright Infringement  
(21) Customs Control for Intellectual Property  
(22) Activities of Investigation Authorities  
(23) Measures against Pirated Goods  
(24) Wrap -up Meeting: Future Direction of  Countermeasures against Copyright Infringement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  China: National Copyright Administration of China (NCAC)  
Pakistan: Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan, Federal Investigation Agency  
Philippines: Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHIL), Phil ippine National Police (PNP)  
Viet Nam: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Hokuriku University, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 
Cabinet Secretariat, Japan Reproduction Rights Center (JRRC), Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and 
Publishers  (JASRC), Recording Industry Association of Japan(RIAJ), Japan Council of Performers' Rights & Performing Arts 
Organizations(CPRA), Copyri ght Research and Information Center  (CRIC), TMI Associates, Tokyo District Court, National 
Police Agency, Japan Video Software Association(JVA), Nippon Hoso Kyokai (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) (NHK), TMS 
ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD., Sony Music Entertainmen t (Japan) Inc., TOEI ANIMATION CO., LTD., Tokyo Customs, Content 
Overseas Distribution Association  (CODA)  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the importance of  protecting copyright and related rights  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 30 - Name of programme or project  Special Workshop on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights  
Date and end date  28 February 2018 - 9 March 2018 
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; Myanmar; Nepal  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) The Role and Challenges of the Copyright System in Japan  
(2) Recent Development of National Copyright Systems and its Future Perspective  
(3) Copyright New Developments at the International Setting:  WIPO 
(4) Outline of the Copyright System in Japan  
(5) Outline of the Collective Management System in Japan  
(6) Awareness Raising Activities on Copyright and Related Rights in Japan  
(7) Intellectual Property Strategy in Japan  
(8) Rights of Producers of Phonograms  
(9) Collective Management System in the Publishing Industries  
(10) Study  Visit to the Printing Museum  
(11) Study  Visit to JASRAC: Collective Management of Musical Works  
(12) Group Discussion: Needs and Challenges of Copyright Infrastructure for Future Improvement  
(13) Activities of Investigation Authorities for copyright infringement  
(14) Provider Liability Limitati on Act  
(15) Right Management in the Japanese Content Industry  
(16) Study Visit to NHK: Rights of Broadcasting Organizations  
(17) Study Visit to the Tokyo Customs: Customs Control for Intellectual Property  
(18) The Role of Copyright and its Protection again st Infringement  
(19) Study Visit to the Tokyo National Museum  
(20) Outline of IP Litigation and Recent Copyright Cases in Japan  
(21) Wrap -up Discussion: The Way Forward: How to Enhance Copyright System in the Digital Environment  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Bangladesh: Ministry of Cultural Affairs  
Bhutan: Ministry of Economic Affairs  
Cambodia: Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts  
Myanmar: Ministry of Education, Supreme Court of the Union  
Nepal: Tourism and Civil Aviation  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Waseda University, Hokuriku University, Copyright Research and 
Information Center (CRIC), Cabinet Secretariat, Printing Museum, Japan Reproduction Rights Center  (JRRC), 
Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers(JASRAC), National Police Agency, Tokyo 
Customs, Shogakukan -Shueisha Productions, Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo District Court,  Content Overseas 
Distribution Association(CODA), Recording Industry A ssociation of Japan(RIAJ), Nippon Hoso Kyokai (Japan 
Broadcasting Corporation)(NHK)  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the importance of protecting copyright and related rights.  
・Gained knowledge on national copyright regime and its implementati on in the digital environment.  
・Strengthened cooperation in the field of copyright and related rights among the countries in the region  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 31 - Name of programme or project  Special Workshop on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights  
Date and end date  22 October 2018 - 2 November 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Lao People's Democratic Republic; Maldives; Pakistan; Solomon Islands; Thailand  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Country Reports:  Recent Development of National Copyright Systems and its Future Perspective  
(2) Group Discussion:  Recent De velopment of National Copyright Systems and its Future Perspective  
(3) New Developments of Copyright at the International Setting: WIPO  
(4) Outline of the Copyright System in Japan  
(5) International Cooperation in the field of copyright (Case of Myanmar)  
(6) Outline of IP Litigation and Recent Copyright Cases in Japan  
(7) Intellectual Property Strategy in Japan  
(8) Rights of Producers of Phonograms  
(9) Awareness Raising Activities on Copyright and Related Rights in Japan  
(10) Rights of Performer  
(11) Group Discussion: Needs and Challenges of Copyright Infrastructure for Future Improvement  
(12) Measures against Copyright Infringement and Efforts to Promote Legal Distribution  
(13) Study Visit to JASRAC: Collective Management of Musical Works and Case stu dy 
(14) Study visit to Tokyo Custom Office  
(15) Copyright Processing and other Efforts (Music Production, Marketing, etc.) in a Music Company  
(16) Rights of the Filmmaker and Copyright processing in Filmmaking; Study Visit  
(17) Copyright Protection of Character Goods  
(18) Right Management in the Japanese Content Industry  
(19) Awareness Raising Activities (Case of Educational Copyright Certification)  
(20) Wrap -up Discussion: The Way Forward: How to Enhance Copyright System in the Digital En vironment  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Lao People's Democratic Republic: Ministry of Science and Technology  
Maldives: Ministry of Economic Development  
Pakistan: Ministry of Commerce  
Solomon Islands: Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs  
Thailand: Ministry of Commerce  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO ), Hokuriku University, Tokyo District Court, Intellectual Property 
Strategy Headquarters, Cabinet Office, RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF JAP AN, Copyright Research 
Information Center  (CRIC), Japan Council of Performer's Rights & Performing Arts Organizations  (Geidankyo ), 
Content Overseas Distribution Association, Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers 
(JASRAC), Tokyo C ustoms Office, UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC, TOHO.  CO, Ltd., BANDAI CO., LTD, TMI Associates, 
Association  of Copyright  for Computer  Software, Yamaguchi University  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced  understanding of the importance of  protecting copyright and related rig hts. 
・Gained knowledge on national copyright regime and its implementation in the digital environment.  
・Strengthened cooperation in the field of copyright and related rights among countries in the Asia -Pacific region.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jpv  
  
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- 32 - Name of programme or project  Special Workshop on the Protection of Copyright and Related Rights  
Date and end date  17 February 2020 - 21 February 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) New Developments of Copyright at the International Setting  
(2) ASEAN IPR Action Plan 2016 -2025 and New Developments in Copyright  
(3) Country Reports:  Recent Development of National Copyright Systems and its Future Perspective for the 
Protection of Copyright and Related Rights  
(4) Intellectual Property Strategy in Japan 
(5) Outline of the Copyright System in Japan  
(6) Case Study on Collective Management of Musical Works  
(7) Study Visit to Tokyo Customs  
(8) Outline of IP Litigation and  Copyright Cases in Japan  
(9) CODA's Measures against Copyright Infringement and Efforts towards Promotion of Legitimate Content 
Distribution  
(10) Establishment and Protection of Sanrio's IP Rights  
(11) The Animation Business and Measures against Copyright Infringement  
(12) Copyright Education and Nurturing of Human Resources Concerning Intellectual Property  
(13) Awareness Raising Activities on Copyright and Related Rights  
(14) Wrap -up Discussion: How to Enhance the Copyright System of Participating Countries and the Take -aways 
from Tokyo  
Beneficiary institutio n or audience  Cambodia: Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts  
Indonesia: Ministry of Law and Human Rights  
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Ministry of Science and Technology  
Malaysia: Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) Northern Zone Office  
Myanmar: Ministry of Education  
Philippines: Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)  
Thailand: Ministry of Commerce  
Viet Nam: Copyright Office of Viet Nam (COV)  
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat, 
Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters, Cabinet Office, Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composer s 
and Publishers (JASRAC), Tokyo Customs, Tokyo District Court, Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA), 
Sanrio Company, Ltd., BANDAI NAMCO Arts Inc., Association of Copyright for Computer Software (ACCS), Copyright 
Research and Information Center  (CRIC)  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced  understanding on the importance of  protecting copyright and related rights.  
・Gained knowledge on national copyright regime and its implementation in the digital environment.  
・Strengthened cooperation in the field of c opyright and related rights among ASEAN member states.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 33 - Name of programme or project  Study Visit to Collective Management Organizations  
Date and end date  9 February 2015 - 13 February 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bhutan; Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Myanmar  
Brief description  Lecture  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Bhutan: Intellectual Property Division  
Cambodia: Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts  
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Ministry of Science and Technology  
Myanmar: Ministry of Science and Technology  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers  
(JASRAC), Japan Reproduction Rights Center  (JRRC), Recording Industry Association of Japan  (RIAJ),  
Center For Performers' Rights Administration(CPR A) 
Outputs or impact  ・Gained knowledge on effective management of copyright and related rights by  copyright management 
organizations.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Study Visit to Copyright Management Organizations  
Date and end date  26 October 2015 - 30 October 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Mongolia; Sri Lanka  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Lecture on Outline of Copyright System in Japan  
(2) Lecture on Collective Management System in Japan  
(3) Country Reports and Discussions  
(4) Lecture on JRRC, Reproduction Right  
(5) Lecture on RIAJ, Right of Phonogram  
(6) Lecture  on CPRA, Performers' Rights  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Bangladesh: Ministry of Cultural Affairs  
Mongolia: Intellectual Property Office, Mongolian Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (MOSCAP)  
Sri Lanka: National Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and 
Publishers(JASRAC), Japan Reproduction Rights C enter (JRRC), Recording Industry Association of Japan(RIAJ),  
Center For Performers' Rights Administration(CPRA)  
Outputs or impact  ・Gained knowledge on effective management of copyright and related rights by  copyright management 
organizations.  
Website fo r further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 34 - Name of programme or project  Study Visit to Copyright Management Organizations  
Date and end date  24 October 2016 - 28 October 2016  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Maldives; Myanmar  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Introduction of the Outline of Copyright System in Japan & the role of Japan Copyright Office  
(2) Introduction of the Collective Management System in Japan  
(3) Country Reports and Discussions  
(4) Introduction of the Japan Reproduction Rights Center (JRRC) and Reproduction Right  
(5) Introduction of the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) and Right of Phonogram  
(6) Introduction of the Center For Performers' Rights Administration(CPRA) and Performers' Rights  
(7) Introduction of Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC)  
(8) Introduction of JASRAC  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Cambodia: Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, Khmer Writer Association  
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Ministry of Science and Technology  
Maldives: Ministry of Economic Development  
Myanmar: Ministry of Education  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO ), Japan Reproduction Rights Center  (JRRC), Recording Industry 
Association of Japan(RIAJ), Center For Performers' Rights Administration(CPRA), Japanese Society for Rights of 
Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC)  
Outputs or impact  ・Gained knowledge on effective management of copyright and related rights by copyright management 
organizations  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 35 - Name of programme or project  Study Visit to Copyright Management Organizations  
Date and end date  5 March 2018 - 9 March 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  India; Philippines; Sri Lanka  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Introduction: The Outline of CPRA/GEIDANKYO and Performers' Rights  
(2) Establish a Collective Management Organizations for legal  
and regulatory compliance  
(3) Introduction:  Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers(JASRAC)  
(4) Collective Management of Performer s' Rights in the Field of Music: Royalties Collection  
(5) Contract of Mandate and Membership Management  
(6) Public Relations  
(7) Collective Management of Performers' Rights in the Field of Music: Distribution  
(8) Study Visit to a Theatre  
(9) Collective Man agement of Performers' Rights in the Field of Music: Demonstration of Distribution Business  
(10) Wrap -up Discussion  
Beneficiary institution or audience  India: Ministry of Commerce, Indian Singers' Rights Association  
Philippines: Intellectual Property Offi ce of the Philippines (IPOPHIL), Performers' Rights Society of the Philippines 
(PRSP)  
Sri Lanka: Outstanding Song Creators Association,(OSCA), Authors Composers & Publishers Organization of Sri 
Lanka(ACPO)  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO ), Center For Performers' Rights Administration(CPRA), Japanese 
Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers(JASRAC)  
Outputs or impact  ・Gained practical knowledge on effective management of performers' ri ghts.  
・Strengthened cooperation among copyright management organizations in the region.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 36 - Name of programme or project  Study Visit to Copyright Management Organizations  
Date and end date  21 January 2019 - 25 January 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Bhutan; Nepal; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Introduction: Evolution of the international legal framework of Copyright and Related Rights: WIPO's 
contributions  
(2) Introduction: Copyright System of Japan  
(3) Introduction: Role of JCO and the Collecting Management System in Japan  
(4) Country Reports  
(5) Overview of JASRAC  
(6) Audiovisual Documentation and Distribution  
(7) Internet Administration and UCC website etc.  
(8) Enforcement  
(9) The Outline of CPRA/Geidankyo and Performers' Rights  
(10) Establish a Collective Management Organization for Legal and Regulatory Compliance  
(11) Visit to the Geino -Kadensha  
(12) Collective Management of Performers' Rights in the Field of Music: Royalties Collection  
(13) Collective Management of Performers' Rights in the Field of Music: Distribution  
(14) Outline of Registration  
(15) Outline of Public Relations Activities among related Copyright Stakeholders  
(16) Wrap up Discussion  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Bangladesh: Licensing & Collecting Society for Cinematograph Film (LCSCF)  
Bhutan: Ministry of Economic Affairs  
Nepal: Music Royalty Collection Society Nepal, Nepal Copyright Registrar's Office  
Viet Nam: Copyright Office of Viet Nam, Viet  Nam Association for Rights Protection of Music Performing Artists  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO ), Center For Performers' Rights Administration(CPRA), Japanese 
Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers(JASRAC)  
Outputs or impact  ・Gained practical knowledge on effective management of performers' ri ghts.  
・Strengthened cooperation among copyright management organizations in the Asia -Pacific region  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 37 - Name of programme or project  Practical Training in the Copyright Management Organizations  
Date and end date  26 August 2019 - 30 August 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Introduction:  Role of JCO and the Collective Management System in Japan  
(2) A Strategic Approach to Collective Management and WIPO's Good Practice Toolkit for Colle ctive Management 
Organizations (CMOs)  
(3) Session by International Federations  
(4) Country Reports  
(5) Overview of JASRAC:  Governance, Compliance and Transparency  
(6) Copyright Trust Contract:  Relation with trustors, Scope of entrustment etc.  
(7) Interna tional Relations:  Interactive Management, Compliance Rules, Reciprocal Representation Networks, 
CISAC's Governance and Compliance Rules etc.  
(8) Overview of Performing Rights Licensing  
(9) Overview of JASRAC Tokyo Regional Office:   
Management of a Regional Office, Licensing Music Use at Restaurants, Pubs, Retail Stores and Live Concerts  
(10) RIAJ Activities on Collective Rights Management and Against Illegal Digital Music  
(11) Outline o f CPRA/Geidankyo and Performers' Rights under the Japanese Copyright Law  
(12) Outline of Contract/Collection  
(13) Outline of Distribution  
(14) Wrap up Discussion  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Cambodia: Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts  
Malaysia: Int ellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO)  
Philippines: Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHIL), Sound Recording Rights Society, Inc. 
(Soundsright)  
Thailand: Ministry of Commerce  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), International Confederation of Societies of Authors and 
Composers (CISAC), International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organizations (IFRRO), International 
Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), Japan ese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers 
(JASRAC), Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ), Center for Performers' Rights Administration 
(CPRA/Geidankyo)  
Outputs or impact  ・Gained practical knowledge on effective management of performers' rights.  
・Strengthened cooperation among copyright management organizations in Asia.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 38 - Name of programme or project  National Workshop on Copyright, Creativity and Development  
Date and end date  8 May 2014 - 9 May 2014  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Overview of Copyright and Related Rights:  Concepts and Principles  
(2) Recent Growth and Development of Copyright and Related Rights in Cambodia  
(3) Importance of Copyright and its Role for Cultural and Economic Development  
(4) Practice and Experience of Copyright Protection and Creative Industries Promotion:  The Experience of Japan  
(5) Discussing on Drafting of CMO of Cambodia  
(6) Roles of Copyright Management Organizations for Creators and Users  
(7) Importance and Advantages of Internation al Treaties in Copyright and Related Rights  
(8) WIPO's Technical Assistance for Developing Countries in the Field of Copyright  
(9) The Way Forward:  Copyright, Creativity and Development  
(10) Promoting and Protecting National Creativity through the System of Copyright  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Japanese Society for 
Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC)  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the role of copyright and related rights in terms of cultural and economic development  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 39 - Name of programme or project  National Workshop on Copyright and Related Rights  
Date and end date  3 March 2015 - 4 March 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Overview of Copyright and Related Rights: Concepts and Principles  
(2) Recent Growth and Development of Copyright and Related Rights in Bangladesh  
(3) Growth and Development of International Legal Framework of Copyright and Rel ated Rights  
(4) Economic, Social and Cultural Benefits of Copyright and Related Rights  
(5) The Importance of Developing a National Policy on Copyright and Related Rights: The Experience of Japan and 
Other Countries in the Region  
(6) Role of the Protection and Management of Copyright and Related Rights in Bangladesh for Cultural and Economic 
Development  
(7) Issues and Challenges in the Digitization of Copyright Works  
(8) Strategies for Development and Implementation of Copyright Awareness Building Programs: The Experience of 
Japan and Other Countries in the Region  
(9) WIPO's Technical Assistance for Developing Countries in the Field of Copyright and Related Rights  
(10) Establishing an Active and Effective Copyright System in Bangladesh: The Way Forward  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of Cultural Affairs of Bangladesh  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the role of copyright and related rights in term s of cultural and economic development  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 40 - Name of programme or project  National Workshop on the Role of Copyright and Related Rights in Economic and Cultural Development  
Date and end date  6 July 2015 - 7 July 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Myanmar  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Overview of Copyright and Related Rights: Concepts and Principles  
(2) Overview of Copyright and Related Rights in Myanmar  
(3) Growth and Development of International Legal Framework of Copyright and Related Rights  
(4) Importance of Copyright and its Role for Cultural and Economic Development  
(5) Importance of Developing National Policies and Strategies concerning Copyright and Related Rights for 
Promoting Creativity and Cultural Prosperity  
(6) Impact of New Technologies on Copyright and Related Rights  
(7) National Strategies to Promote Copyright and Creativity:   The Experience of Some Countries in the Region  
(8) Protection and Management of Copyright and Related Rights in Myanmar:  Challenges and Responses  
(9) Strategies for Development and Implementation of Copyright Awareness Building Programs: The Experience of 
Other Countries in the Region  
(10) WIPO's Technical Assistance for Developing Countries in the Field of Copyright and Related Rights  
(11) Establishing an Active and Effective Copyright System in Myanmar: The Way Forward  
Beneficiary instituti on or audience  Ministry of Science and Technology  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)  Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, 
Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the role of copyright and related rights in terms of cultural and economic development  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 41 - Name of programme or project  National Workshop on Copyright and Related Rights and Emerging Issues  
Date and end date  5 August 2015 - 6 August 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Viet Nam  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Overview of Copyright and Related Rights: Concepts and Principles  
(2) Recent Growth and Development of Copyright and Related Rights in Viet Nam  
(3) Growth and Development of International Legal Fram ework of Copyright and Related Rights  
(4) Striking a Balance between Protection of Copyright and the Public Interest: Best Practices in Private -Public 
Partnerships  
(5) Importance of Developing a Balanced National Copyright System:  The Experience of Japan and Malaysia 
concerning Limitations and Exceptions  
(6) National Copyright System and Current Issues in the Digital Environment  
(7) National Policies and Strategies to Address the Issues of Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital 
Environment: The Experi ence of Japan and Malaysia  
(8) WIPO's Technical Assistance for Developing Countries in the Field of Copyright and Related Rights  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Copyright Office of Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA), Universiti 
Teknologi MARA  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of recent developments in the area of copyright and related rights particularly in relation 
to the digital environment  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 42 - Name of programme or project  National Workshop on Awareness Building on Copyright and Related Rights  
Date and end date  18 January 2016 - 19 January 2016  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Sri Lanka  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Overview of Copyright and Related Rights: Concepts and Principles  
(2) Recent Development of Copyright and Related Rights in Sri Lanka  
(3) Growth and Development of International Legal Framework of Copyright and Related Rights  
(4) Importance of Copyright  and its Role for Cultural and Economic Development  
(5) Strategies for Development and Implementation of Copyright Awareness Building Programs: The Experiences 
of the Philippines and Japan  
(6) National Policies and Strategies to Address the Issues of Cop yright and Related Rights: The Experience of the 
Philippines  
(7) National Policies and Strategies for Promoting National Creativity through Copyright and Related Rights: The 
Experience of Japan  
(8) Effective Protection and Management of Copyright and Related Rights: Best Practices  
(9) Protection and Management of Copyright and Related Rights in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Responses  
(10) WIPO's Technical Assistance for Developing Countries in the Field of Copyright and Related Rights  
(11) Establishing an Active and Effective Copyright Sy stem in Sri Lanka for the Promotion and Protection of National 
Creativity: The Way Forward  
Beneficiary institution or audience  National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO), Government of Sri Lanka  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Pro perty Organization (WIPO), Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA ), Intellectual 
Property Office of the Philippines  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the importance of protecting copyright and related rights  
Website for further infor mation   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 43 - Name of programme or project  National Workshop on Awareness Building on Copyright and Related Rights  
Date and end date  12 May 2016 - 13 May 2016  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Lao People's Democratic Republic  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Growth and Development of International Legal Framework of Copyright and Related Rights  
(2) Recent Development of Copyright and Related Ri ghts in Lao People's Democratic Republic  
(3) National Policies and Strategies to Address the Issues of Copyright and Related Rights: The Experience of the 
Philippines  
(4) National Policies and Strategies for Promoting National Creativity through Copyright and Related Rights: The 
Experience of Japan  
(5) Introduction to Notions and Concepts of Copyright and Related Rights  
(6) Importance of Copyright and its Role for Cultural and Economic Development  
(7) The Role of Government and Collective Management Organiz ations in Promoting Creativity and Cultural 
Prosperity  
(8) Protection of Copyright and Related Rights in Lao People's Democratic Republic :  
Current Challenges and Future Perspectives  
(9) WIPO's Technical Assistance for Developing Countries in the Field of Copyright and Related Rights  
(10) Strategies for Development and Implementation of Copyright Awareness Building Programs: The Experiences 
of Other Countries  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of Science and Technology  
Technical coopera tion provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO ), Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, International 
Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC)  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the role of copyright  and related rights in terms of  cultural and economic development  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 44 - Name of programme or project  National Workshop on the Role of Copyright and Related Rights  
Date and end date  13 February 2017 - 14 February 2017  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Maldives  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Works Protected and Rights Granted by Copyright: How Creative Industries Benefit  
(2) Overview of Main Pillars of the Copyright System  
(3) Introduction to the Current Status of Copyright System in Maldives  
(4) Introduction to the National Copyright System of Other Countries in the Same Region  
(5) Introduction  to the International Framework of Copyright and Related Rights: Their Usefulness for Maldivian 
Creativity  
(6) Basic Notions of Collective Management  
(7) Collective Management of Copyright: Different Models and How they Work  
(8) Protection and Management o f Copyright: Role of Government, Stakeholders and Users  
(9) The Role of Collective Management Organizations in Responding to Copyright Infringement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  The Ministry of Economic Development  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO ), International Confederation of Societies of Authors and 
Composers (CISAC), Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO), Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, 
Composers and Publishers  (JASRAC)  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the role of copyright and related rights in terms of cultural and economic development  
・Enhanced practical knowledge for the management of copyright works  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 45 - Name of programme or project  National Workshop on the Role of Copyright and Related Rights in Economic and Cultural Development  
Date and end date  5 June 2017 - 6 June 2017  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Mongolia  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Notions and Concepts of Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital and Technological Environment  
(2) Introduction to the Current Status of Copyright System in Mongolia  
(3) New Development of Copyright and Related Rights at the International Framework including the Beijing Treaty  
(4) National Policies and Strategies for Promoting National Creativity through Copyright and Related Rights: 
Experience of Co untries in the Region  
(5) Economic, Social and Cultural Benefits of Copyright and Related Rights and their Contribution to the National 
Development: Examples from the Region  
(6) The Role of Collective Management Organizations in Promoting Creativity and Cu ltural Prosperity  
(7) The Role of Broadcasting Organizations in Copyright and Related Rights  
(8) The Beijing Treaty: From the Perspective of Producers and Performers  
(9) Protection of Copyright and Related Rights in Mongolia: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives  
Beneficiary institution or audience  General Authority for Intellectual Property and State Registration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Interight Co Limited,  General Authority for Intellectua l Property 
and State Registration (GAIPSR), Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture, Center for Performers' Rights 
Administration (CPRA), Mongol Content LLС  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the role of copyright and related rights for cultural and economic development  
・Updated knowledge for the management of copyright and related rights in the digital environment  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 46 - Name of programme or project  Advisory Mission on Building a National Copyright System  
Date and end date  28 January 2019 - 29 January 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Solomon Islands  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Overview of Copyright and Related Rights  
(2) Economic, Social and Cultural Benefits of Copyright and Related Rights and their Contribution to the National 
Development  
(3) Supporting and Promoting Music, Performances and other Cultural Cr eativity for Sustainable Development:  
From Policy to Practice and the Role of Copyright  
(4) The International Framework of Copyright  
and Related Rights: Their Usefulness for Creativity in Solomon Islands  
(5) Copyright Legal Frameworks in Solomon Islands  
(6) General Overview of Copyright Development Plans and Future Perspectives in Solomon Islands  
(7) Discussion: Establishing an Active and Effective Copyright System in Solomon Islands: the Action Plan for 2019 -
2020 
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), Center for 
Performers' Rights Administration (CPRA)  
Outputs or impact  ・Acceded to the Berne Convention and WIPO Convention  
・Enhanced understanding of the role of copyright and related rights for cultural and economic development  
・Updated knowledge of copyright and related rights in the digital environment  
Website for furthe r information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Advisory Mission on Enhancing National Copyright Systems  
Date and end date  21 February 2019 - 22 February 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Myanmar  
Brief description   
Beneficiary institution or audience   
Technical cooperation provider(s)   
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 47 - Name of programme or project  Advisory Mission on Enhancing National Copyright Systems  
Date and end date  18 February 2019 - 19 February 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Lao People's Democratic Republic  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) Detail information on current situation of copyright in the country, challenges and priorities  
(2) Detail information on the role and functions of Copyright Division in DIP Future plan for enhancing Copyright 
system  
(3) Update new development of copyright and related rights  
(4) WIPO's Technical Assistance in the field of copyright to developing countries  
(5) Introduction to the Copyright System of Japan and Role and Function of the Japan Copyright Office  
(6) Views and ideas for futu re cooperation including institutional and human capacity needs and possible action 
plan 
Beneficiary institution or audience  Department of intellectual property  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the role of copyright and related rights for cultural and economic development  
・Updated knowledge of copyright and related rights in the digital environment  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 48 - Name of programme or project  National Seminar and Consultation Meeting on Copyright and Related Rights  
Date and end date  11 November 2019 - 13 November 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Papua New Guinea  
Brief description  Topic covered  
(1) The Importance of Copyright and its Role for Cultural and Economic Development  
(2) The International Legal Framework of Copyright and Related Rights: Current Treaties and New Developments  
(3) Current Status of Copyright and Related Rights in Papua New Guinea: Challenges and Development Priorities  
(4) Copyright and Related Rights for Writers and Publishers  
(5) Copyright and Related Rights for Performing Artists  
(6) Copyright and Related Rights for Song Writers and Musicians  
(7) Introduction to the Concept and Main Features of Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights  
(8) Collective Management in the Field of Music  
(9) Collective Management in the Fiel d of Performing Arts  
(10) Intellectual Property/Copyright and Fashion  
(11) Roundtable Discussion: Enhancing the National Copyright System of Papua New Guinea: Development 
Priorities and the Way Forward  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of Comme rce and Industry  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Center for Performers' Rights Administration (CPRA/Geidankyo), 
Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA)  
Outputs or impact  ・Enhanced understanding of the role of copyright and related rights for cultural and economic development  
・Updated knowledge of copyright and related rights in the digital environment   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 49 - Name of programme or project  Virtual Meeting on Recent Developments in the field of Copyright and Functions of Copyright Offices  
Date and end date  27 August 2020 - 27 August 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Bhutan; India; Pakistan; Sri Lanka  
Brief description  Topics covered  
(1) Recent Developments in the field of Copyright at National Level  
(2) Experience in How to Adjust the Functions and Operations of Copyr ight Offices in light of the Pandemic  
(3) Roundtable Discussion  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Bangladesh: Ministry of Cultural Affairs and other  
Bhutan: Ministry of Economic Affairs  
India: Ministry of Commerce and Industry  
Pakistan: Ministry of Commerce  
Sri Lanka: National Intellectual Property Office  
Technical cooperation provider(s)   
Outputs or impact  Provided a platform to share information on:  
(1) new developments in enhancing national copyright systems; and  
(2) experiences in how the copyr ight offices adjusted their functions and operations in response to the COVID -19 
pandemic  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 50 - Name of programme or project  Virtual Meeting on Recent Developments in the field of Copyright and Functions of Copyright Offices  
Date and end date  5 October 2020 - 5 October 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Topics covered  
(1) Recent Developments in the field of Copyright at National Level  
(2) Experience in How to Adjust the Functions and Operations of Copyright Offices in light of the Pandemi c 
(3) Other Issues and Suggestions for Future Cooperation and Technical Assistance  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Brunei Darussalam: Brunei Intellectual Property Office (BruIPO)  
Cambodia: Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts  
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Ministry of Science and Technology  
Myanmar: Ministry of Commerce  
Viet Nam: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism  
Technical cooperation provider(s)   
Outputs or impact  Provided a platform to share information on:  
(1) new developments in enhancing national copyright systems; and  
(2) experiences in how the copyright offices adjusted their functions and operations in response to the COVID -19 
pandemic.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 51 - Name of programme or project  Virtual Meeting on Updating the National Framework of Copyright and Related Rights of Viet Nam  
Date and end date  18 December 2020 - 18 December 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Viet Nam  
Brief description  Topics covered  
(1) Current Status of Copyright and Related Rights in Viet Nam and Main Revisions of the Draft Law Amending and 
Supplementing in the Intellectual Property Law of Viet Nam  
(2) Comments on the Draft Law Amending and Supplementing  in the Intellectual Property Law of Viet Nam  
(3) Experience in How to Improve National Copyright Legislation and Policy Considerations  
(4) The International Legal Framework of Copyright and Related Rights with focus on the Internet Treaties  
(5) Enhancing the National Copyright System of Viet Nam: Priorities and the Way Forward  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)  
Outputs or impact  Provided information on:  
(1) developments priorities and the latest status of Viet Nam, focusing on updating the copyright provisions in the 
intellectual property la w; and  
(2) international treaties such as WCT, WPPT, the Marrakesh Treaty and the Beijing Treaty it is considering to 
accede.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 52 - Name of programme or project  Sub-Regional Webinar on New Developments in the field of Copyright and Responses to Challenges of 
the Pandemic  
Date and end date  9 February 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Indonesia; Malaysia; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand  
Brief description  Topics Covered  
(1) Country Report on Recent Developments in the field of Copyright and Related Rights at National Level  
(2) Challenges and Responses: How to Adjust Functions and Operations of Copyright Offices/Services in light of the 
Pandemic  
(3) Coping with the Pandemic: Practice and Experience from a Creative Company  
(4) New Areas of Cooperation, Technical Assistance and Suggestions for 2021  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Indonesia: Ministry of Law and Human Rights  
Malaysia: Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO)  
Philippines: Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL)  
Singapore: Intellect ual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)  
Thailand: Ministry of Commerce  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  BANDAI NAMCO Arts Inc.  
Outputs or impact  Provided a platform to share information on:  
(1) new developments in enhancing national copyright systems; and  
(2) experiences in how the copyright offices adjusted their functions and operations in response to the COVID -19 
pandemic  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
  
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- 53 - Name of programme or project  Virtual Workshop on Copyright and Related Rights for Performers of South Pacific Countries  
Date and end date  25 February 2021 - 25 February 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Fiji; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Tonga; Vanuatu  
Brief description  Topics covered  
(1) Country Report on Recent Developments and Future Perspective in the field of Copyright and Related Rights at 
National Level  
(2) Copyrig ht and Related Rights Issues: Digital Opportunities and Challenges most relevant to Pacific Performers  
(3) National Strategy and Mechanisms for Supporting Performers: Practice and Experience of Japan  
(4) Main Features of the International Marketplace: Pote ntials and Strategies for Performers of the South Pacific  
(5) Supporting Young Performers and other Creators of the South Pacific: How to Participate in and Benefit from 
the International and Digital Marketplace  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Cook Islands: Ministry of Cultural Development and others  
Fiji: Attorney -General's Chambers and others  
Kiribati: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives  
Niue: Department of Finance and Planning and others  
Papua New Guinea: Investment Promotion Auth ority (IPA) and others  
Samoa: Ministry of Commerce Industry and Labour and others  
Tonga: Ministry of Trade and Economic Development and others  
Tuvalu: Ministry of Local Government and Agriculture and others  
Vanuatu: Vanuatu Intellectual Property Office and  others  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Center for Performers' Rights Administration(CPRA/Geidankyo), Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), 
artists  
Outputs or impact  Provided practical information and knowledge in how to participate in and benefit from the international and digital 
market.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  kokuchosaku@mext.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Cooperation in Harmonization of Test Guidelines and DUS Test  
Date and end date  3 December 2012 - 5 December 2012  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Indonesia; Malaysia; Thailand  
Brief description  Cooperation in Harmonization of Test Guidelines and DUS Test  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN  
Outputs or impact  With regard to the oil palm TG, which has already been studied, this review meeting helped to harmonize the 
preparation of oil palm TG suitable for East Asia.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 54 - Name of programme or project  Cooperation in Harmonization of Test Guidelines and DUS Test  
Date and end date  20 February 2013 - 22 February 2013  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Malaysia; Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  The meeting was held to discuss the proposed amendments to the review criteria for Mokara and to confirm the 
validity of the establishment of the status classification by conducting a test run using plants.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Malaysia; Thailand; Viet Nam, Singapore  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN  
Outputs or impact  The final draft of the Mokara  test guidelines reflecting the content of the meeting was completed.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Cooperation in Harmonization of Test Guidelines and DUS Test  
Date and end date 19 February 2013 - 21 February 2013  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Indonesia; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Cooperation in Harmonization of Test Guidelines and DUS Test  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Indonesia; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand, Cambodia, Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN  
Outputs or impact  Broad agreement was reached on the draft cassava TG criteria for the East Asia PVP Forum.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Cooperation in Harmonization of Test Guidelines and DUS Test  
Date and end date  8 March 2012 - 8 March 2012  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Malaysia; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand  
Brief description  The experts from the participating countries gathered to further discuss the proposals and considerations from the 
participating countries, with the goal of completing the final draft of the Mokara TG.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Malaysia; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  NCSS, MAFF of JAPAN  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 55 - Name of programme or project  Cooperation in Harmonization of Test Guidelines and DUS Test  
Date and end date  3 December 2012 - 5 December 2012  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Indonesia; Malaysia; Thailand  
Brief description  With regard to the oil palm TG, which has already been studied, this study meeting was held to harmonize the 
preparation of oil palm TG suitable for East Asia.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Indonesia; Malaysia; Thailand  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Cooperation in Harmonization of Test Guidelines and DUS Test  
Date and end date  25 February 2014 - 27 February 2014  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Philippines; 
Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  A meeting will be held to review and discuss the unification of orchid traits and technical terms, the harmonization 
of examination criteria for Dendrobium, and the harmonization of application procedures within the East Asia Variety 
Protection Forum among the Forum member countries.  
Beneficiary institu tion or audience  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Philippines; 
Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 56 - Name of programme or project  Cooperation in Harmonization of Test Guidelines and DUS Test  
Date and end date  3 November 2014 - 7 November 2014  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Thailand  
Brief description  As part of the promotion of cooperative activities for the operation of the PVP system in line with the UPOV 
Convention, an expert meeting was held for the harmonization of testing guidelines in each country for rambutan 
and star fruit, and TG harmonization work was conducted.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Thailand  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/malaysia/20141112_103629/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Cooperation in Harmonization of Test Guidelines and DUS Test  
Date and end date  2 February 2015 - 7 February 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Lao People's Democratic Republic; 
Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  As part of the promotion of cooperative activities for the operati on of the PVP system in line with the UPOV 
Convention, an expert meeting for the harmonization of test guidelines in each country for Dendrobium was held 
and TG harmonization work was carried out.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Brunei Darussalam; Cam bodia; China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Lao People's Democratic Republic; 
Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  TSIPS of Chinese Taipei , MAFF of JAPAN and Professor, Chungbuk University  
Outputs o r impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/korea/20150212_104353/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
  
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- 57 - Name of programme or project  Cooperation in Harmonization of Test Guidelines and DUS Test  
Date and end date  7 September 2015 - 11 September 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Indonesia; Japan; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; New Zealand; Thailand  
Brief description  THE FIRST MEETING OF TEST GUIDELINES HARMONIZATION ON ACACIA SPP.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Thailand  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JAPAN, New Zealand  
Outputs or impact  Consideration of a TG proposal with a high degree of completion.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Workshop on DUS Test  
Date and end date  24 November 2015 - 27 November 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Japan; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  WORKSHOP ON PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION:  
SETTING UP EXAMPLE VARIETIES FOR SELECTED CROPS (RICE)  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Cambodia; Japan; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Phili ppines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Japan, Viet  Nam 
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Workshop on DUS Test  
Date and end date  1 December 2015 - 3 December 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Japan; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Viet Nam  
Brief description  WORKSHOP OF DUS TEST OF TOMATO  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Cambodia; Japan; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Cambodia; Japan; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Viet Nam  
Outputs or impact  Basic knowledge on the way to conduct DUS Test for tomato; Mutual understanding between different countries in 
EAPVP.  
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/vietnam/20151210_113012/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
  
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- 58 - Name of programme or project  Training Course on DUS test  
Date and end date  16 January 2017 - 27 January 2017  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Myanmar  
Brief description  Training Course on Plant Variety Protection  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Myanmar  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  National Center for Plant Testing of Viet  Nam, Naktuinbouw and MAFF of JAPAN  
Outputs or impact  Participants learned Basic knowledge on the w ay to conduct DUS Test  
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/myanmar/20170127_110158/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Training Course on DUS test  
Date and end date  18 January 2017 - 20 January 2017  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Thailand  
Brief description  DUS Test of Marigold using UPOV TG of Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.)  
Beneficiary institution or audience  DOA, Rajamangala University etc.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN, NARO  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/thailand/20170120_110814/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Training Course on DUS test  
Date and end date  1 August 2016 - 4 August 2016  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Viet Nam  
Brief description  THE WORKSHOP OF DUS TEST OF CORN  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Viet  Nam etc.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, NARO, MAFF of JAPAN  
Outputs or imp act The participants were able to learn the basic concepts and techniques of conducting cultivation trials.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 59 - Name of programme or project  Training Course on DUS test  
Date and end date  26 July 2017 - 29 July 2017  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia  
Brief description  DUS test orientation on Tomato  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Horticulture Seeds Management Office, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft and DHSC  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  National Canter for Plant Testing of Viet Nam  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/cambo dia/20171016_113312/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Training Course on DUS test  
Date and end date  22 January 2018 - 26 January 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Myanmar  
Brief description  In-country Training Course on TG for Maize  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Department of Agriculture of Myanmar, Yezin Agricultural University  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  National Canter for Plant Testing of Viet Nam, MAFF of JAPAN  
Outputs or impact  The trainees were able to deepen their understanding of cultivation testing operations.  
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/myanmar/20180122_153900/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Training Course on DUS test  
Date and end date  24 July 2018 - 27 July 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Indonesia  
Brief description  DUS test orientation on potato  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of agriculture of Indonesia, brawijaya university, padjadjaran university  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Naktuinbouw  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/indonesia/potato -dus-test-training/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
  
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- 60 - Name of programme or project  Training Course on DUS test  
Date and end date  22 January 2019 - 24 January 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Myanmar  
Brief description  Database Formulating Workshop organized by New Plant Variety Protection Section  
Beneficiary institution or audience  DAR of Myanmar  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of Japan, NCSS and National Center for Plant Testing of Viet  Nam 
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/myanmar/database -workshop/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Training Course on DUS test  
Date and end date  30 September 2019 - 4 October 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Myanmar  
Brief description  Tomato DUS Test Training/ Workshop  
Beneficiary institution or audience  DAR of Myanmar  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of Japan and MARD of Viet Nam  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/myanmar/tomato -dus-training -in-myanmar/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Training Course on DUS test  
Date and end date  16 December 2019 - 20 December 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Myanmar  
Brief description  In-country Training Course on DUS test of corn  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Cambodia, General Directorate of Agriculture (GDA), 
Cambodia Agriculture Research and Development Insti tute (CARDI), Department of Industrial Crop (DoIC) and 
Department of Horticulture and Subsidiary Crop (DHSC) and Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation of 
Myanmar  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of Japan and MARD of Viet Nam  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/cambodia/dus -test-of-training -in-cam/ 
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
  
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- 61 - Name of programme or project  Awareness seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  8 June 2011 - 9 June 2011  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  With the aim of improving the ability of staff to conduct DUS t ests, lectures on the basics of DUS testing in 
accordance with the UPOV assessment criteria were conducted, and practical training using Chrysanthemum was 
provided.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, Council of EAPVP forum  
Outputs or impact  It is expected that DOA staff will provide information and assist in the review process when conducting field surveys 
in rural areas.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Awareness seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  26 February 2013 - 26 February 2013  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Lao People's Democratic Republic  
Brief description  With the aim of promoting the development of a plant variety protection system in Laos, where the Intellectual 
Property Law was amended in December 2011, we supported the organization of a dis semination and awareness 
seminar held by Laos.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Lao People's Democratic Republic  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN, UPOV and Miyazaki University  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Awareness seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  19 December 2012 - 19 December 2012  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Myanmar  
Brief description  Awareness seminar on plant variety protection  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Myanmar  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, MAFF of JAPAN, Yamaguchi University  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
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Name of programme or project  Awareness seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  27 February 2014 - 27 February 2014  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Malaysia  
Brief description  Japan enlightened the Director General of the Department of Agriculture, the head of the Malaysian Major Crops 
Council, and others that plant variety protection is a system that is friendly to the interests of farmers.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Malaysia  
Technical cooperation provider(s ) MAFF of JAPAN, UPOV and JA -SHINIWATE  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Participation of Japanese Experts in In -Country Training  
Date and end date  23 September 2013 - 25 September 2013  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Indonesia  
Brief description  Examiners belonging to the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture conducted practical training on photography, 
cultivation tests, etc., with the aim of learni ng basic techniques for conducting DUS tests.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  DUS examiners of Indonesia  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Participation of Japanese Experts in In -Country Training  
Date and end date  9 December 2013 - 10 December 2013  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Lao People's Democratic Republic  
Brief description  Participants belonging to the Ministry of Agriculture and the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Forestry in 
Laos participated in a workshop to acquire basic knowledge of the PVP system and the DUS test.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  the Minis try of Agriculture of Laos  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN, PVP Officer from Thailand and Viet  Nam. 
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 63 - Name of programme or project  Participation of Japanese Experts in In -Country Training  
Date and end date  12 December 2013 - 13 December 2013  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia  
Brief description  MAFF of Cambodia participated in a workshop to acquire basic knowledge of the PVP system and the DUS test.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  MAFF of Cambodia  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN, PVP Officer from Thailand and Viet  Nam. 
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Participation of Japanese Experts in In -Country Training  
Date and end date  4 January 2014 - 11 January 2014  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Myanmar  
Brief description  Training was conducted to deepen understanding of Myanmar's plant variety protection system and to improve the 
ability to review DUS cultivation trials, which will be necessary in the future.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Yezin University, Myanmar D epartment of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Research.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN, a seed company  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Participation of Japanese Experts in In -Country Training  
Date and end date  25 February 2014 - 27 February 2014  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Philippines; 
Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  The meeting was held to review and discuss the unification of orchid traits and technical terms, harmonization of 
examination criteria for Dendrobium, and harmonization of application procedures  within the East Asia Variety 
Protection Forum among the Forum member countries.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Philippines; 
Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information    
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Name of programme or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  5 December 2015 - 5 December 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam  
Brief description  AN INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP ON THE BENEFITS OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION UNDER THE UPOV 
CONVENTION  
Beneficiary institution or audience  DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRIFOOD of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam Intellectual Property 
Office (BruIPO)  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, CPVO, USPTO, MAFF of JAPAN and MARD of Viet  Nam 
Outputs or impact  Attendees in Brunei were able t o learn about the benefits of protecting plant varieties.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  7 December 2015 - 8 December 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Lao People's Democratic Republic  
Brief description  Basic Principles of Plant Varieties Protection under UPOV Convention, Impact Made to Agriculture Sector in Member 
Countries and Implementing Plant Vari ety Protection  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Lao People's Democratic Republic  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, CPVO, USPTO, MAFF of JAPAN and MARD of Viet  Nam 
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  9 December 2015 - 9 December 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia  
Brief description  WORKSHOP ON AWARENESS OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION UNDER THE UPOV CONVENTION  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Royal Agricultural University, National School of Prek Leap Agriculture, GDA  (MAFF) of Cambodia  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, CPVO, MAFF of JAPAN and MARD of Viet  Nam 
Outputs or impact  Attendees in Cambodia were able to learn about the benefits of protecting plant varieties.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 65 - Name of programme or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  6 December 2016 - 6 December 2016  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Myanmar  
Brief description  Tentative program of "Seminar on Awareness Raising on the UPOV system on the of Plant Variety protection"  
Beneficiary institution or audience  DAR of Myanmar  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Naktuinbouw, UPOV, CPVO, USPTO, MAFF of JAPAN, MARD of Viet  Nam and KOPIA  
Outputs or impact  High-level officials from agricultural bureaus, universities, and the cabinet were able to gain a deeper understanding 
of the PVP system.  
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/myanmar/20161205_090227/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  23 February 2017 - 23 February 2017  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Thailand  
Brief description  Seminar on  "The benefits of the UPOV System of Plant Variety Protection for farmers and growers"  
Beneficiary institution or audience  National Farmers Council, Department of Intellectual Property, National Science and Technology Development 
Agency (NSTDA) and DOA  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  KEPHIS, GN IS, Naktuinbouw, UPOV, CPVO, USPTO, MAFF of JAPAN and MARD of Viet  Nam 
Outputs or impact  Attendees in Thailand were able to learn about the benefits of protecting plant varieties.  
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/thailand/20170223_141802/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programm e or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  8 January 2018 - 10 January 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  China  
Brief description  Workshop on breeding for new plant varieties and DUS test  
Beneficiary institution or audience  scientific research institutes, universities, botanical gardens, new plant variety R & D companies.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, Naktuinbouw, Moerheim Roses & Trading India PVT Ltd., USPTO, MARD (Viet Nam), MAFF of Japan, 
Sakamoto Gardening, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) Japan  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/ report -data/china/20180110_164500/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
  
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- 66 - Name of programme or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  12 September 2017 - 12 September 2017  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Myanmar  
Brief description  The impact of plant variety protection on the development of agriculture and implementation of the UPOV system 
of plant variety protection  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Department of Agricultural Research (DAR), Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MOALI)  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, CPVO, GNIS and Naktuinbouw  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/myanmar/20170912_170734/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection (Southern Region)  
Date and end date  24 August 2017 - 24 August 2017  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Viet Nam  
Brief description  National Seminar on Opportunities/Challenges in Commercialization of New Plant Varieties  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Plant Variety Protection Office (PVPO), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD)  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, USPTO, NARO, MAFF of JAPAN, University of California at Davis, KEPHIS, INDECOPI  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/vietnam/20170824_130358/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection (Northern and Middle Region)  
Date and end date  20 November 2017 - 20 November 2017  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Viet Nam  
Brief description  National Seminar on Opportunities/Challenges in Commercialization of New Plant Varieties  
Beneficiary institution or audience  MARD  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  GNIS, MAFF of Japan, Dai Thanh Company, Thai Nguyen Agriculture University, MARD  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/vietnam/20171120_131920/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
  
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- 67 - Name of programme or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  19 December 2018 - 20 December 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Lao People's Democratic Republic  
Brief description  Field trip to Rice Research Center to look for the breeding activity and seed production, Lecture of basic Principles 
of UPOV Convention and Benefits of UPOV membership  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Representatives of Ministry of Science and Technology  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, MAFF of JAPAN etc.  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/lao/awareness -seminar/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  2 August 2018 - 2 August 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Lao People's Democratic Republic; 
Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON THE BENEFITS OF PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION UNDER THE UPOV SYSTEM  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Ma laysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam, China, Republic of 
Korea and Japan  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, CPVO, GNIS, Naktuinbouw and EUIPO  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/philippines/20180802_152000/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of pr ogramme or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  24 April 2019 - 24 April 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; China; Indonesia; Republic of Korea; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; 
Myanmar; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  International Seminar on the Protection of New Plant Varieties  
Beneficiary institution or audience  China, Republic of Korea, Myanmar, Thailand, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, 
Viet Nam, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, CPVO, GNIS, Naktuinbouw, USPTO, Netherlands, Germany, Argentina  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further informat ion http://eapvp.org/report -data/china/international -seminar -on-the-protection -of-new-plant-varieties -held-in-china / 
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp   
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Name of programme or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  6 September 2019 - 6 September 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Viet Nam  
Brief description  PVP system awareness and human resources education activities were conducted for participants in Viet  Nam. 
Beneficiary institution or audience  Department of Intellectual Property, Department of Plant Protection, Agricultural Science Institute for Southern 
Coastal Central  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, MAFF of JAPAN  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/vietnam/pvp -seminar -in-danang/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name o f programme or project  Awareness raising seminar on plant variety protection  
Date and end date  21 November 2019 - 21 November 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Viet Nam  
Brief description  PVP system awareness and human resources education activities were conducted for participants in Viet  Nam. 
Beneficiary institution or audience  Viet Nam Seed Trade Association (VSTA), Department of Science and Technology, MARD etc.  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV, MAFF of JAPAN  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information  http://eapvp.org/report -data/vietnam/pvp -seminar -in-dalat/  
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  The Training Course on PVP Administration Management  
Date and end date  7 March 2011 - 11 March 2011  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Indonesia; Malaysia; Philippines  
Brief description  With the aim of learning about the work of examiners in Japan in general, a person responsible for the operation 
of the system was invited from a country that already operates a plant variety protection system to provide trai ning 
on Japan's variety protection system and examination system, the work of examiners, and examination methods 
in field surveys.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Indonesia; Malaysia; Philippines  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN and JI CE 
Outputs or impact   
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Name of programme or project  Training Course for High level official  
Date and end date  26 January 2011 - 1 February 2011  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Thailand  
Brief description  Invite decision -makers from countries with inadequate legal systems to participate in a study tour on Japan's 
institutional management and the i mpact of the system, the UPOV system, etc.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Thailand  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN, UPOV and JICE  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Short Term Technical Training Course  
Date and end date  11 October 2011 - 21 October 2011  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  The training course was designed to provide a foundation for unification of testing method and cooperation.  
Beneficiary institution or aud ience  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  MAFF of JAPAN, NCSS  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Training Course for High level official  
Date and end date  9 October 2012 - 24 October 2012  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic  
Brief description  Practical training, including photography and cultivation tests, was provided for the participants of the EAPVP Forum 
in order to help them understand the necessity and importance of the plant variety protection system and acquire 
cultivation t est techniques.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  NCSS, Patent Professional Corporation Hiraki & Associates  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 70 - Name of programme or project  Training Course for High level official  
Date and end date  9 October 2012 - 12 October 2012  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar  
Brief description  The training was held for policy decision -makers from countries participating in the EAPVP Forum, with the aim of 
reconfirming the importance of plant variety protection systems, and to refer to the efforts made in Japan for 
initiatives in their own countries.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  NARO, MAFF of JAPAN and NCSS  
Outputs or impact   
Websit e for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Short Term Technical Training Course  
Date and end date  9 October 2012 - 24 October 2012  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Short Term Technical Training Course  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  NCSS  
Outputs or impact  Representatives of forum countries understood the necessity and importance of plant variety protection systems.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Training Course for High level official  
Date and end date  9 October 2012 - 12 October 2012  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar  
Brief description  Training Course for High level official  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Government of Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia and Myanmar  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  NCSS, MAFF of JAPAN, NARO and CIOPORA  
Outputs or impact  The importance of plant vari ety protection systems was reaffirmed by the directors general of plant variety 
protection in the countries participating in the forum (senior government officials).  
Website for further information   
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- 71 - Name of programme or project  Short term technical training course  
Date and end date  24 February 2014 - 28 February 2014  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Malaysia; Singapore  
Brief description  The training was conducted with the aim of improving the capacity of DUS screening as Singapore makes all plants 
eligible for protection.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Malaysia; Singapore  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  NCSS  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Training Course on DUS growing test  
Date and end date  25 October 2015 - 31 October 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Indonesia  
Brief description  Field trip to the Center for Seeds and Seedlings  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Indonesia  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  NCSS  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  1st meeting of EAPVP Pilot project  
Date and end date  11 October 2018 - 11 October 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Japan; Malaysia; Myanmar; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Main Topics; Shared understanding of whole project concept and Discussed the platform to be used for mechanism 
including Model application form.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Japan, Viet  Nam, Malaysia, Myanmar  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
  
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- 72 - Name of programme or project  2nd  meeting of EAPVP Pilot project  
Date and end date  26 February 2019 - 27 February 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Japan; Malaysia; Myanmar; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Main topics: Policy to justify Regional Mechanism, Needs for administrative support for the Regional Mechanism, 
Payment level & payment mechanism of Regional Mechanism and Harmonization of Technical Questionna ires 
Beneficiary institution or audience  Japan, Viet  Nam, Malaysia, Myanmar  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  3rd meeting of EAPVP Pilot project  
Date and end date  3 September 2019 - 4 September 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Japan; Malaysia; Myanmar; Viet Nam 
Brief description  Main topics: currencies to receive PP fees and national fees, DUS cooperation and Possible arrangements for 
preliminary examination of novelty  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Japan, Viet  Nam, Malaysia, Myanmar  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  4th meeting of EAPVP Pilot project  
Date and end date  13 May 2020 - 15 May 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Japan; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; 
Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Main Topics; Technical Questionnaires, DUS cooperation and Preliminary examination of novelty and variety 
denomination  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Japan, Viet  Nam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam , Cambodia , Lao People's Democrati c Republic , Indonesia, 
Thailand, Philippine s 
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp   
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Name of programme or project  5th meeting of EAPVP Pilot project  
Date and end date  23 November 2020 - 24 November 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; China; Japan; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Main Topics; Combined application form of the Platform under the EAPVP Forum, Payment mechanism, Examination 
of variety denominations, DUS cooperation with other UPOV membe rs: take over existing DUS test reports, Name 
of the Platform under the EAPVP Forum  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Japan, Viet  Nam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam , Cambodia , China , Philippine s 
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  6th meeting of EAPVP Pilot project  
Date and end date  8 March 2021 - 10 March 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Japan; Malaysia; Myanmar; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Main Topics; Proposal for roles, responsibilities of the participating countries, the e -PVP Asia service and UPOV; 
Terms of use (revised version);  Payment mechanism  
Beneficiary institution or audience  UPOV  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Japan, Viet  Nam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam , Cambodia , Indonesia  
Outputs or impact   
Website for fur ther information   
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  7th meeting of EAPVP Pilot project  
Date and end date  8 July 2021 - 9 July 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Japan; Malaysia; Myanmar; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Main Topics; Proposal for roles, responsibilities of the participating countries, the e -PVP Asia service and UPOV; 
Arrangements  for DUS examination; Schematic and Payment mechanism of e -PVP Asia  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Japan, Viet  Nam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam , Cambodia , Indonesia , Thailand  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  UPOV  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  st-pgr@jataff.or.jp   
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Name of programme or project  Internationally Harmonized Plant Variety Protection System (PVP System)  
Date and end date 19 August 2012 - 27 October 2012  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Indonesia; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description   
Beneficiary institution or audience  General Department of Agriculture of Cambodia, Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia, Plant Variety Protection and 
Agriculture Permits of Indonesia, Ministry of Agriculture and Agriculture Base of Malaysia, Ministry of Agriculture 
and Irrigation of Myanmar, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Bureau of Plant Industry of the Philippines, Ministry 
of Agriculture of Thailand, Department of Crop Production of Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JICA/Center for Seeds and Seedlings, NARO (NCSS) / Intellectual Property Division, Ministry of Ag riculture, Forestry 
and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF)  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Quality Control System of Seeds and Seedling to Facilitate Distribution of High Quality Seeds  
Date and end date  15 July 2013 - 12 October 2013  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Burkina Faso; Ethiopia; Indonesia; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Sri Lanka; Viet 
Nam 
Brief description   
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security of Burkina Faso, Ministry of Agriculture of Ethiopia, Ministry of Agriculture 
of Indonesia, KEPHIS of Kenya, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Lao People's Democratic Republic , 
Department of Agriculture of Ma laysia, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Myanmar, Ministry of Agriculture of 
Sri Lanka, Ministry of Education & Training of Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JICA/ Center for Seeds and Seedlings, NARO (NCSS) / Intellectual Property Divis ion, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry 
and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF)  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 75 - Name of programme or project  Quality Control System of Seeds and Seedling to Facilitate Distribution of High Quality Seeds  
Date and end date  13 July 2014 - 11 October 2014  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Burkina Faso; Cambodia; Ethiopia; Indonesia; Kenya; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Republic of 
Moldova; Myanmar; Sri Lanka; Viet Nam  
Brief description   
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security of Burkina Faso, General Directorate of Agriculture of Cambodia, Ministry 
of Agriculture of Ethiopia, Ministry of Agric ulture of Indonesia, Bukura Agricultural Training Centre of Kenya, Ministry 
of Agriculture and Forestry of Lao People's Democratic Republic , Department of Agriculture of Malaysia, State 
Commission for Crops Variety Testing of Moldova, Department of Agricul ture of Myanmar, Department of Agriculture 
of Sri Lanka, Crops Research and Development Institute of Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JICA/ Center for Seeds and Seedlings, NARO (NCSS) / Intellectual Property Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Fo restry 
and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF)  
Outputs or impact   
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Quality Control System of Seeds and Seedlings to Facilitate Distribution of High Quality Seeds  
Date and end date  12 June 2015 - 12 September 2015  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Burkina Faso; Cambodia; Ethiopia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Sri Lanka; 
Viet Nam  
Brief description   
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of agriculture, water resources, assignment of Burkina Faso, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries 
of Cambodia, Oromia Agriculture Bureau of Ethiopia, Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia, Ministry of Agriculture 
and Forestry of Lao Peopl e's Democratic Republic , Department of Agriculture of Malaysia, Ministry of Agriculture 
and Irrigation of Myanmar, Seed Certification Service of Sri Lanka, Department of Agriculture of Sri Lanka, Ministry 
of Agriculture and Rural Development of Viet Nam  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JICA/ Center for Seeds and Seedlings, NARO (NCSS) / Intellectual Property Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry 
and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF)  
Outputs or impact  Participants acquire practical skills to implement publi c system of seed quality test, and new plant variety protection 
(PVP) system, in conformity with international standards.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 76 - Name of programme or project  Plant Variety Protection and Quality Control System of Seeds to Facilitate Distribution of High Quality 
Seeds  
Date and end date  12 June 2016 - 29 September 2016  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; Kyrgyz Republic; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Mozambique; Myanmar; Sri 
Lanka; Timor -Leste; Viet Nam  
Brief description  This program aims to establish an environment for Plant Variety Protection (PVP) in accordance with the UPOV 
Convention for countries that do not have a system fo r PVP, and which contributes to accelerated development in 
agriculture by promoting the utilization of new varieties in conformity with internationally agreed principles.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Department of Agricultural Extension of Banglade sh, National Seed Centre of Bhutan, Ministry of Agriculture 
Forestry and Fisheries of Cambodia, State Center for varieties testing and plant genetic resources of Kyrgyz 
Republic, MAF of Lao PRD, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of Myanmar, Department  of Agriculture, Livestock 
of Sri Lanka, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries of Timor -Leste, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of 
Viet Nam, Seed Control and Certification Institute of Zambia  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JICA/ Japan Inte rnational Cooperation Center (JICE) / Center for Seeds and Seedlings, NARO (NCSS) / Intellectual 
Property Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF)  
Outputs or impact  Participants acquire practical skills to implement public  system of seed quality test, and new plant variety protection 
(PVP) system, in conformity with international standards.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Plant Variety Protection and Quality Control System of Seeds to Facilitate Distribution of High Quality 
Seeds  
Date and end date  11 June 2017 - 24 September 2017  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Argentina; Bangladesh; Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Sri Lanka; Viet Nam; Zambia  
Brief description  This program aims to establish an environment for Plant Variety Protection (PVP) in accordance with the UPOV 
Convention for countries that do not have a system for PVP, and which contributes to accelerated development in 
agriculture by promoting the utilization of new varieties in conformity with internationally agreed principles.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Certification and Control Directorate/National Seeds Institute(INASE) of Argentina, Ministry of Agriculture of 
Bangladesh, Ministry of Agriculture of Cambodia, Ministry of Agriculture of Laos, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock 
and Irrigation of Myanmar, Ministry of Agriculture of Sri Lana, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of 
Viet Nam, and Ministry of Agriculture of Zambia  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JICA/ Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) / Center for Seeds and Seedlings, NARO (NCSS) / Intellectual 
Property Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF)  
Outputs or impact  Participants acquire practical skills to implement public system of seed quality test, and new plant variety protection 
(PVP) system, in conformity with in ternational standards.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 77 - Name of programme or project  Plant Variety Protection and Quality Control System of Seeds to Facilitate Distribution of High Quality 
Seeds  
Date and end date 17 June 2018 - 21 September 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Argentina; Myanmar; Viet Nam  
Brief description  This program aims to establish an environment for Plant Variety Protection (PVP) in accordance with the UPOV 
Convention for countries that do not have a system for PVP, and which contributes to accelerated development in 
agriculture by promoting the utilization of new varieties in conformity with internationally agreed principles.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  National S eeds Institute(INASE) of Argentina, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Viet Nam, and 
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation of Myanmar  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JICA/ Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) / Center for Seeds and Seedlings, NARO (NCSS) / Intellectual 
Property Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF)  
Outputs or impact  Participants acquire practical skills to implement public system of seed quality test, and new plant v ariety protection 
(PVP) system, in conformity with international standards.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
 
Name of programme or project  Plant Variety Protection and Quality Control System of Seeds to Facilitate Distribution of High Quality 
Seeds  
Date and end date  16 June 2019 - 20 September 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Indonesia; Mongolia; Myanmar; Philippines; Sudan; Thailand; Viet Nam; Zambia  
Brief description  This program aims to establish an environment for Plant Variety Protection (PVP) in accordance with the UPOV 
Convention for countries that do not have a system for PVP, and which contributes to accelerated development in 
agriculture by promoting the utilization of new varietie s in conformity with internationally agreed principles.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia, Ministry of 
Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation of Myanmar, Bureau of Plant  Industry - Los Banos National Crop Research 
Development and Production Support Center(BLI -LBNCRDPSC) of the Philippines, Ministry of Agriculture and 
Forestry of Sudan, Department of Agriculture of Thailand, Southern Center for Var iety Evaluation and Seed 
Certification of Viet Nam, and Seed Control and Certification Institute of Zambia  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JICA/ Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) / Center for Seeds and Seedlings, NARO (NCSS) / Intellectual 
Property Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF)  
Outputs or impact  Participants acquire practical skills to implement public system of seed quality test, and new plant variety protection 
(PVP) system, in conformity with in ternational standards.  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information   
  
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- 78 - Name of programme or project  WCO SMIPRP  (The Strategic Management and Intellectual Property Rights Program )  
Date and end date  27 March 2018 - 25 March 2019 
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Azerbaijan; Bhutan; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Maldives; Mauritius; Namibia; 
Rwanda; Tanzania  
Brief description  SMIPRP is a 12 -month master's degree program at AGU's Graduate School of Business and offers cutting -edge 
classes and practical management skills for future leaders, particularly in customs organizations around the world.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO (CCF-Japan)  
Outputs or impact  Acquiring the foundational skills in strategic management and IPR, and in topics how to design, implement, and 
evaluate public policies, in particular Customs policy, in accordance with development strategies for organizati ons 
Website for further information  https://www.aoyamasmiprp.jp/  
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  WCO SMIPRP  (The Strategic Management and Intellectual Property Rights Program ) 
Date and end date  18 March 2019 - 25 March 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Azerbaijan; Guyana; India; Indonesia; Jamaica; Malawi; Malaysia; Maldives; Nigeria; Pakistan  
Brief description  SMIPRP is a 12 -month master's degree program at AGU's Graduate School of Business and offers cutting -edge 
classes and practical management skills for future leaders, particularly in customs organizat ions around the world.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO (CCF-Japan)  
Outputs or impact  Acquiring the foundational skills in strategic management and IPR, and in topics how to design, implement, and 
evaluate public policies, in particular Customs policy, in accordance with development strategies for organizations  
Website for further information  https://www.aoyamasmiprp.jp/  
Conta ct point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
  
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- 79 - Name of programme or project  WCO SMIPRP  (The Strategic Management and Intellectual Property Rights Program )  
Date and end date  30 March 2020 - 27 March 2021  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Bhutan; Botswana; Brazil; Ethiopia; The Gambia; Mongolia; Saint Lucia; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Uganda  
Brief description  SMIPRP is a 12 -month master's degree program at AGU's Graduate School of Business and offers cutting -edge 
classes and practical management skills for future leaders, particularly in customs organizations around the world.  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO (CCF-Japan)  
Outputs or impact  Acquiring the foundational skills in strategic management and IPR, and in topics how to design, implement, and 
evaluate public policies, in particular Customs policy, in accordance with development strategies for organizations  
Website for furthe r information  https://www.aoyamasmiprp.jp/  
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  WCO/JICA Bench Marking Study on IPR and Customs Control  
Date and end date  14 May 2019 - 15 May 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Burundi; Kenya; Rwanda; Tanzania; Uganda  
Brief description  Workshop to enhance the competency of Customs administrations on IPR border measures in the east Africa and 
to further strengthen regional commitments in the area  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO / JICA  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and international standards  
Website for further information  http://www.wcoomd.org/en/media/newsroom/2019/may/east -african -customs -participates -in-benchmarking -
study -on-ipr-border -control -in-thailand -and-japan.aspx  
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Workshop on Intellectual Property  (IP) for Iran  
Date and end date  13 May 2018 - 15 May 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Iran 
Brief description  Workshop that focus on supporting the development of the regulations and operational procedures to implement 
IPR border enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JETRO  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp   
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Name of programme or project  IPRs Support Mission for Georgia  
Date and end date  5 June 2018 - 7 June 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Georgia  
Brief description  Workshop that focus on supporting the development of the regulations and operational procedures to implement 
IPR border enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Japan Customs  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  WCO Sub -regional Workshop for ASEAN Members State(AMS) on Border Enforcement on Counterfeiting 
and Piracy  
Date and end date  9 July 2018 - 13 July 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Indonesia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Philippines; 
Thailand; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Workshop to enhance the competency of Customs administrations on IPR border  measures in the AMS and to 
further strengthen regional commitments in the area  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Custom s Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO (CCF-Japan)  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and international standards  
Website for further information  http://www.wcoomd.org/en/media/newsroom/2018/july/wco -supports -the-asean -member -states -to-strengthen -
their-ipr-border -enforcement.aspx  
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
  
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- 81 - Name of programme or project  WCO National Workshop for the Department of Customs of the Lao People's Democ ratic Republic on 
combating counterfeiting and piracy  
Date and end date  12 November 2018 - 16 November 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Lao People's Democratic Republic  
Brief description  Workshop that focus on supporting the development of the regulations and operational procedures to implement 
IPR border enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Custom s Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO (CCF-Japan)  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and international standards  
Website for further information  http://www.wcoomd.org/en/media/n ewsroom/2018/november/wco -supports -lao-customs -to-strengthen -its-ipr-
border -enforcement.aspx  
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  WCO National Workshop for the Customs Department of the Union of Myanmar on Intellectual Property 
Rights  
Date and end date  26 November 2018 - 30 November 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Myanmar  
Brief description  Workshop that focus on the development of regulations and administrative guidelines for implementing new IPR 
laws in Myanmar and on further improving the organizational structure of IPR enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation pr ovider(s)  WCO (CCF-Japan)  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and international standards  
Website for further information  http://www.wcoomd.org/en/media/newsroom/2018/december/wco -supports -myanmar -customs -to-strengthen -
its-ipr-border -enforcement.aspx  
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
  
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- 82 - Name of programme or project  WCO National Workshop for the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia on Int ellectual 
Property Rights  
Date and end date  4 December 2018 - 7 December 2018  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia  
Brief description  Workshop that focus on supporting the development of the regulations and operational procedures to implement 
IPR border enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO (CCF-Japan)  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and international standards  
Website for further information  http://www.wcoomd.org/en/media/newsroom/2018/december/wco -national -workshop -for-cambodia -customs -
on-border -enforcement -of-intellectual -property -rights.aspx  
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights  (IPRs ) Japan -Indonesia Customs Cooperation Programme  
Date and end date  25 February 2019 - 27 February 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Indonesia  
Brief description  Workshop that focus on supporting the development of the regulations and operational procedures to implement 
IPR border enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Japan Customs  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and int ernational standards  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
  
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- 83 - Name of programme or project  Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights  (IPRs ) Japan - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Customs Cooperation 
Programme  
Date and end date  19 June 2019 - 20 June 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  
Brief description  Workshop that focus on supporting the development of the regulations and operational procedures to implement 
IPR border enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  Japan Customs  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  Japan - Singapore Partnership Programme for the 21st Century (JSPP) " Promotion of Effective 
Intellectual Property Protection"  
Date and end date  7 October 2019 - 11 October 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Workshop that focus on supporting the development of the regulations and operational procedures to implement 
IPR border enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JICA 
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices a nd international standards  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
  
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- 84 - Name of programme or project  WCO/JICA Joint Sub -regional Workshop on Effective Border Control of the goods infringing Intellectual 
Property Rights in East Africa  
Date and end date  28 October 2019 - 1 November 2019  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Burundi; Kenya; Rwanda; Tanzania; Uganda  
Brief description  Workshop that address the issues on effective border control of IPR -infringed goods and to share the good practices, 
and further to discuss ideas and possible recommendations to improve application of effective IPR Borer Control in 
the region, including ot her related agencies  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO/JICA  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and international standards  
Website for further information  http://www.wcoomd.org/es -es/media/newsroom/2019/november/customs -in-east-africa -sit-together -with-
competent -authorities.aspx?p=1  
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  WCO Sub -regional Workshop on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy  
Date and end date  13 January 2020 - 17 January 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Fiji; Papua New Guinea; Samoa; Timor -Leste; Tonga; Vanuatu  
Brief description  Workshop to enhance the competency of Customs administrations on IPR border measures in the region and further 
strengthen regional commitments in the area and provide participants with the opportunity to deepen their 
understanding on the IPR legal framework and to learn good practices and recommended approaches to combat 
counterfeiting and piracy while shar ing practices among the region  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO (CCF-Japan)  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and international standards  
Website for further information  http://www.rocb -ap.org/article -detail/527/  
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
  
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- 85 - Name of programme or project  JSPP21 Workshop on Intellectual Property(IP) Rights  
Date and end date  18 November 2020 - 19 November 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Cambodia; Lao People's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Viet Nam  
Brief description  Workshop that focus on supporting the development of the regulations and operational procedures to implement 
IPR border enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  JICA 
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and international standards  
Website for further information   
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
 
Name of programme or project  WCO National Workshop on combating counterfeiting and piracy for Namibia Customs and Excise 
Administration  
Date and end date  7 December 2020 - 11 December 2020  
Beneficiary Member(s) or observer(s)  Namibia  
Brief description  Workshop that focus on supporting the development of the regulations and operational procedures to implement 
IPR border enforcement  
Beneficiary institution or audience  Customs Administration  
Technical cooperation provider(s)  WCO (CCF-Japan)  
Outputs or impact  Transfer of best practices and international standards  
Website for further information  http://www.wcoomd.org/en/media/newsroom/2020/december/successful -pilot-launch -of-the-wco-ipr-health -and-
safety -programme -online -training.aspx  
Contact point for further information  430190300000@mof.go.jp  
 
 
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