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MainOutcomes Recommended Actions National Partner(s)RequirementsPolicy<strong>And</strong> RegulatoryDevelopment/ReformInstitutionalStrengthening/DevelopmentTAPossibleTimeframeObjective 2: Strengthen the technical capacity <strong>of</strong> domestic NTB and other business environment supportive institutionsIntellectualProperty• Amend (or legislate new) Industrial Property Act to includecollective and certifi cation marks and to comply with WTO TRIPSAgreementMOI, MOCS Yes Yes 2 years• Legislate Traditional Knowledge (TK) and Geographical Indication(GI) lawsMOI Yes Yes 2 years• Strengthen capacity <strong>of</strong> current intellectual property <strong>of</strong>fi ces,including training <strong>of</strong> staff, and equipment. Develop relevantregistration databasesMoI, <strong>Ministry</strong><strong>of</strong> FAPACA &CultureYes Yes 2 years• Launch awareness campaigns among businesses on the use<strong>of</strong> intellectual property protection as a competitive advantage,including among exporters in NTIS export potential sectorsMoI, <strong>Ministry</strong><strong>of</strong> FACAPA &CultureYes Yes 2 years• Establish GIs for several export commodities MoI, MoAC Yes Yes 2 years• Establish an intellectual property training institute to train users,regulators, creators, judges, lawyers, and all who work on IPissuesMOI Yes Yes 5 years• Consolidate all intellectual property and copyright matters inan intellectual property agency with specialized staff outsidetraditional public servant staff rotation systemMoI, <strong>Ministry</strong><strong>of</strong> FACAPA &CultureYes Yes Yes 5 yearsServiceSectorsEnvironment(cross-cutting)• Establish a ‘champion’ institution to promote Nepalese serviceexports (current WTO Service Enquiry Point weak; TEPC focuseson goods; 17 uncoordinated agencies responsible for services)• Carry out detailed review <strong>of</strong> domestic laws and regulationspertinent to individual service sectors and their impact on serviceexportsMoCS andconcernedMinistriesMoCS andconcernedMinistriesYes 2 yearsYes Yes 2 years• Modify current restrictions on foreign exchange imposed onNepalese residents ($2,000)MoF, NepalRastra BankYes 1 year• Formulate regulations for full enforcement <strong>of</strong> theTelecommunications Act to heighten competition (and lower cost)<strong>of</strong> high band-width internetMOIC, NTA Yes Yes 2 years• Improve government statistical instruments to measure, forecastand monitor contribution <strong>of</strong> services and services exports toNepalese economyCBSNepal RastraBankYes Yes 5 years• Upgrade airport infrastructure, including at TIA MOTCA, CAAN Yes Yes 5 yearsRecent orCurrent TAN T I S2010264NEPAL TRADE INTEGRATION STRATEGY 2010BACKGROUND REPORT

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