2007 Austronesian Forum

The Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP), Executive Yuan, R.O.C. has endeavored that Taiwan plays a key role among the Austronesian people. It has also enhanced research findings, the transmission and innovation of traditional Austronesian cultures. CIP has hosted Austroneisan Forum since 2002. In 2002 and 2003 “Taipei’s Declaration of Austronesian Leaders” and the Draft Charter of “Forum of Austronesian Cooperation and Exchange” were passed respectively. With the assistance of the Fu Jen Catholic University, CIP will invite governmental and non-governmental leaders, scholars and researchers to the 2007 Austronesian Forum to share their opinions and research findings on traditional indigenous wisdom and indigenous intellectual property rights. We hope that this year’s Forum can provide a platform for understanding Austronesian peoples’ political, social, economic and cultural developments, as well as build a compact and orderly network to enhance the world’s awareness and respect of indigenous people.