MEDIUM TERM • Introduce intellectual property subject-matter into the vocational training curriculum, to encourage a culture of innovation in trainees and Actions an appreciation of the value of the product generated by them; • Introduce suitable training programs on intellectual property, adapted to each field, into higher education curriculums. STRATEGIC AREA III: SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH Goals for 2012 Strategic Goal 3 Raise awareness among researchers and research institutions about the importance of intellectual property in the appreciation of the fruits of their work Results anticipated 1. by 2012 Existence of a mechanism to reward the intellectual effort made by the generators of knowledge. 2. Scientific community made aware of the importance of intellectual property. SHORT TERM 1. Actions Develop awareness-raising programs on the importance of intellectual property in the promotion of the products of research; 2. Training for researchers, to enable them to make strategic use of intellectual property in promoting their research findings, and awareness-raising on their rights; 3. Set up units to provide information and technical assistance on how to obtain, manage, market and safeguard the intellectual property rights of researchers; 4. Produce and disseminate informative material on intellectual property.