The Cooperation and Facilitation Investment Agreement (CFIA) in the context of the discussions on the reform of the ISDS system
The Brazilian Cooperation and Facilitation Investment Agreement (CFIA) model establishes an alternative approach to dispute resolution. This does not mean, (more...)
By Martin Khor, Executive Director, The South Centre
There is a threat to the future of humanity so silent that few people notice it, so pervasive that many families have suffered from it and so dangerous that it may soon be the leading cause of premature deaths worldwide.
If climate (more...)
AMR: The gravest threat to global health
Antibiotic resistance—and the broader antimicrobial resistance (AMR) - is a silent but major killer. In fact it is emerging as the most serious threat to global health, with experts warning of a “post-antibiotics apocalypse”.
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The IP Negotiations Monitor summarizes the latest developments in multilateral and regional fora where intellectual property negotiations are taking place, and informs on upcoming meetings and events.
(Covering period: January - March 2018)
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Title: Revolution Required: G7 Policies and Their Implications for Global Stability and GrowthDate:Friday, 13 April 2018, 15H-18HVenue: Room XXII, (more...)
This update provides a snapshot of the activities of the Development, Innovation and Intellectual Property Programme during the month of February 2018.
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What we can learn from the Facebook data scandalBy Nakshatra Pachauri
Recent news about the collusion of Facebook, Cambridge Analytica and the Trump election has brought forward one of the more covert and often insufficiently discussed problem of Social Media (more...)
Trump’s launch of a global trade warBy Martin Khor
Last week’s action by President Donald Trump has ended the United States’ leadership on liberal trade and may trigger a global trade war with major damaging consequences. On 8 March, Trump signed a proclamation (more...)
This update provides a snapshot of the activities of the Development, Innovation and Intellectual Property Programme during the month of January 2018.
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