[Teresa Nobre] ... it is of utmost importance that the new Director General’s stance on issues that have been key areas of concern for the organizations advocating for society-oriented reforms at WIPO clearly contribute to: ensuring full participation of civil society representatives and minimising discussions held behind closed doors; ensuring that WIPO’s work is based on solid evidence rather than the product of influence of private sector or other lobbies; guaranteeing that WIPO’s technical assistance activities are development-oriented and suitable to the national levels of development; and guaranteeing that WIPO and its staff are neutral and impartial sources of information and expertise.