Development
Public Health and “Counterfeit” Medicines: The Role of the World Health Organization
Introduction
The normative and policy-setting functions of the World Health Organization (âWHOâ) have been substantially influenced by the differences of opinion within WHOâs membership about the impact of trade and intellectual property (âIPâ) rules on public health. In particular, WHO members differ as to the organizationâs role in addressing the perceived failure of the pharmaceutical market to generate safe and affordable medicines for diseases predominantly affecting developing countries.
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Post-2015: The MDGs, Legal Reform, and Development Policy
With the deadline for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) rapidly approaching, various groups are convening to talk about what is next. Many have indicated an imperative need for the inclusion of a rule of law component in the post-2015 framework, either as a separate goal or as a necessary underpinning to accomplish all development goals. The American Society of International Law will host a diverse group of rule of law development experts to address the issues of legal reform and development in the context of the MDGs.
Tribunal Establishes Initial Procedures for Review of Mass Bondholder Claims against Argentina
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The UN Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development—What Happened?
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Regulating CO2 Emissions from Aviation in the EU
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The 2011 Update of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
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The Human Rights Council Endorses “Guiding Principles” for Corporations
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On June 16, 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council endorsed Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. This Insight describes the background to the Guiding Principles, the Principles themselves, and the Councilâs decision to endorse them.
From the Draft Norms to the Ruggie Framework
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The AIDS Funding Crisis: International Commitments, Global Donors, and the Role of NGOs
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