Overview
The Chobe Baskets Project (Botswana), launched in 2019, was an initiative proposed by the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) and the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) of Botswana, to create a collective mark for baskets made in the Chobe District, Botswana. The project was funded by the Japan Patent Office (JPO). After the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) engaged with MITI, CIPA and JPO, a national consultant was hired for the process, which included a feasibility study and intermediary support between all stakeholders. This report presents the results of the evaluation of the WIPO Chobe Baskets Project and provides an overview of the methodology employed in the assessment. The report also includes recommendations and conclusions based on the findings. The evaluation was conducted from September 2023 to December 2023.