Ban Ki-moon: WIPO Can Be a Champion

"WIPO can be a champion in helping to meet the Millennium Development Goals; a champion in joining the global efforts to combat climate change; a champion in helping to tackle high food and energy prices," said the Secretary-General.

Mr. Gurry reiterated his commitment to closer collaboration with the UN family on global challenges, and highlighted the central role that "IP policies - designed to stimulate the development and dissemination of new technologies - have to play in the collective efforts by...