The Office of the Director General (ODG) is responsible for providing overall strategic advice on organizational policy and planning, and for ensuring efficient coordination of WIPO’s strategic goals across internal sectors of the Organization, between the Secretariat and its Member States, as well as other external stakeholders, including other agencies of the United Nations. It is also responsible for coordinating the Director General’s external and internal communications, and advises on, and monitors progress relating to the Director General’s official engagements.