 One of the assets of the World Intellectual Property Organization, of which we are particularly proud, is the WIPO Academy. And so we have the happy task of rejoicing this year at the 20th anniversary, for the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the WIPO Academy. I think the WIPO Academy is first of all an extremely important institution because it focuses on human capital, which is the basis of the expression of all creativity and innovation, and thus something that this organization needs to address, and address in particular in the least-developed developing and the transition countries. The WIPO Academy in its time has been responsible for training almost 600,000 persons coming from 190 countries. It is an extremely successful example of international cooperation, and this because it is a true partnership. It's an occasion for us to thank the partners of the WIPO Academy, on whom we rely for the quality of the services that are delivered through the WIPO Academy. And here I refer to a number of prestigious universities, of course to our member states and the intellectual property officers of member states, to a number of distinguished academics who generously contribute their expertise and their time and their knowledge, and to an ever-increasing number of alumni of the WIPO Academy, who also in turn are giving back their expertise to the current participants in the WIPO Academy's programs. Another I think extremely important feature of the WIPO Academy is the way in which it has been able to achieve quite exceptional geographic and gender diversity. So as I have mentioned, participants amongst the participants of WIPO courses, we see represented 190 countries, which is really quite exceptional, and we're delighted that now we see more women than men enrolling in the courses of the WIPO Academy. So I think it is, if I may say, a real success story of the organisation and a great example of successful international cooperation, and we extend our thanks to all of the participants over time, over the 20 years in our courses, and all of the partners who have helped us to be able to deliver this extremely important service.