SC Statement to WIPO Assemblies on DG Reappointment, 21 April 2026
Statement by the South Centre to the WIPO Assemblies on the Reappointment of the Director General, Daren Tang
21 April 2026
The South Centre looks forward to a further engagement of the WIPO Director General Daren Tang during its second term with the development dimension of intellectual property.
In our statement to the WIPO Assemblies on 21 April, we highlight priorities that should be included in the new Medium-Term Strategic Plan. These include: prioritize development, technology transfer, fee reductions for developing countries and LDCs, and a broader focus on innovation, not only on the role of IP.