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Examine the reasons why the WTO’s response to the COVID-19 vaccine crisis does not constitute a full waiver under the TRIPS Agreement.

~ Polity Prober

Abstract In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global demand for equitable access to vaccines sparked a contentious debate within the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement. Developing countries, led by India and South Africa, proposed a temporary waiver of certain TRIPS provisions to facilitate wider … Continue reading Examine the reasons why the WTO’s response to the COVID-19 vaccine crisis does not constitute a full waiver under the TRIPS Agreement.