The increasing resistance of microorganisms to antimicrobials that help to treat and control spread of infections is a major public health problem around the world. Antimicrobial resistance is aggravated by inappropriate use of antimicrobials in human and animal health and in plant and animal...

Industrial development remains a critical challenge for the countries of the South. In this paper, we explored the potential for South-South cooperation as a strategic tool to support industrial development in developing countries. Underscoring, the critical role of technological knowledge,...

This research paper provides a broad overview and analysis of the changing multilateral framework for intellectual property enforcement and the challenges it presents for developing countries. It examines the current multilateral obligations and traces developments in the field of intellectual...

This Research Paper analyses the Draft Revised Basic Proposal for a WIPO Treaty on the Protection of Broadcasting and Cablecasting Organizations in light of global trends towards media convergence and concentration in the digital environment. Among others, the Paper considers:The extent to which...

The use of TRIPS flexibilities by WTO members involves interpretation of the obligations under TRIPS which can be challenged under the WTO dispute settlement system. Mutually agreed solutions, panel or Appellate Body decisions adopted in such disputes can thus impact the scope of TRIPS...

The World Health Organization (WHO) should act as the directing and coordinating authority in global health but it has been steadily marginalized over time by design, through criticism as an inefficient organization, the reduction of assessed contributions and consequent impoverishment, and the...