Education and Career
According to a document prepared by the Office of the UPOV, Kamil Idris holds a Bachelor of Law (LLB) from Khartoum University, Sudan, a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Political Science and Economic Theories from Cairo University, Egypt, a Master in International Law and International Affairs from Ohio University, United States, and a Doctorate in International Law from the Graduate Institute of International Studies, University of Geneva, Switzerland. However, the claim that he received a Master in International Law and International Affairs from Ohio University is disputed. Jessica Stark, spokeswoman for Ohio University, told the press that he received instead a Master of Arts in African Studies.
Kamil Idris joined WIPO on December 30, 1982. On September 22, 1997, he was appointed Director General of WIPO for a period of six years. He was formally re-appointed to a second six-year term as Director General of WIPO on May 27, 2003. His mandate was originally due to end on November 30, 2009.
Kamil Idris was member of the International Law Commission from 1992 to 1996 and from 2000 to 2001.
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