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Intergovernmental think tank of the Global South
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Viviana Munoz Tellez @vivicmt.bsky.social of South Centre participated in the webinar of the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association during #WAAW2025, to support their efforts in advocacy and awareness raising on #AMR. See the video here: web.facebook.com/share/v/1C6L...
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December 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
NEW publication: "Developing-Country Priorities Under Scrutiny at WIPO: Key Outcomes from CDIP-35"

A deep dive into the debates shaping @wipo.int's Development Agenda, from TRIPS flexibilities to climate & cultural innovation proposals.

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Developing-Country Priorities Under Scrutiny at WIPO: Key Outcomes from the 35th Session of the CDIP
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December 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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... These gaps must be addressed to ensure that global equity becomes a reality in future health emergencies.

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The South Centre | SC Analysis of the EU Proposal on the Pandemic Agreement Annex, November 2025
South Centre – an intergovernmental policy research and analysis institution of developing countries
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November 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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The EU’s PABS Annex proposal for the Pandemic Agreement falls short of what Article 12 requires: balanced access paired with equitable benefit sharing, supported by clear definitions, standardized contracts, and alignment with the CBD-Nagoya ...
November 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
In a significant show of unity, the Group of Equity & the Africa Region + Egypt, Libya, Somalia and Sudan lead an 80-country proposal of key elements for a fair Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing System (PABS). See the report on the joint group statement: us5.campaign-archive.com?u=fa9cf38799...
Africa Group and Group for Equity Lead 80-Country Push for Fair Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing System
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December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Progress on #copyright limitations and exceptions at @wipo.int matters for development and #accesstoknowledge. Prof. Faith O. Majekolagbe's new analysis, produced by South Centre and @knowledgegov.bsky.social, examines the African Group's proposed instrument and ...
December 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
At the Ministerial Conference on Local Production of Medicines & Other Health Technologies in Africa in Algiers, South Centre stressed the need to actively use diverse industrial policy tools to substitute the importation of pharmaceutical products in Africa, which ...
December 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
On this International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the South Centre stands firmly with the people of Palestine in their legitimate struggle for self-determination, justice, and the realisation of their inalienable rights.
November 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
AI for all, not just the few 🌐

India-AI #ImpactSummit Pre-Event at UN Geneva by South Centre, @itforchange.bsky.social & CPRG India, supported by the Permanent Mission of India & IndiaAI, champions equitable #AI access through global innovation & cooperation.
November 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Just published: South News on @wipo.int SCP 37

This session exposed deepening fault lines between developed & developing countries on patent harmonization, with major implications for health, food security & technology transfer.

Essential reading for global IP policymakers
WIPO Standing Committee on the Law of Patents: Deepening Fault Lines between Developed and Developing Countries on Patent Harmonization
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November 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We thank the government of Algeria and the @who.int for the invitation to participate at the Ministerial Conference on Local Production of Medicines and Other Health Technologies in Algiers (27-29 November), where we will address how to promote demand for locally produced medicines.
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The #UNCTAD16 side event on “Unilateral Coercive Measures: Obstacles to Trade and Sustainable Development”, organized by the Permanent Mission of Venezuela in Geneva as coordinator of the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter, sought to address the illegality under ...
November 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Daniel Uribe from South Centre participated in the side event "Update on the process to elaborate a legally binding instrument on business and human rights” organised by the Permanent Mission of Ecuador in Geneva, South Centre & FES during the UN Forum on #bizhumanrights.
November 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The South Centre's Abdul Muheet Chowdhary @abdulmc.bsky.social spoke at the inaugural #TaxTrendsSummit 2025 on November 5 in Washington, DC co-organized by Tax Analysts & the American Bar Association.

The presentation focused on the different perspectives of the South Centre's 55 Member States, ...
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The EU’s PABS Annex proposal for the Pandemic Agreement falls short of what Article 12 requires: balanced access paired with equitable benefit sharing, supported by clear definitions, standardized contracts, and alignment with the CBD-Nagoya ...
November 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Please join this Interactive Session on Health Diplomacy, Right to Health, Menstrual Health, and Trade.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
🕒 Time: 15:00 – 16:00 (CET)

Hybrid format (In-person/Virtual)

REGISTER: docs.google.com/forms/d/1cJW...
November 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Complete Cycle and Call to Action 📢

From evidence to evaluation - the complete GUIDE:

Gather Evidence & Assess
Urgency & Source
Identify Choice
Define Duration
Evaluate & Review

Implement GUIDE for better patient outcomes!
November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
One Health, Research & Duration Planning

Human health stewardship supports One Health

Shortest effective duration = Best outcomes

GUIDE Steps 4 & 5:
⏰ Define Duration
🔄 Evaluate & Review
November 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Dr. Carlos Correa, South Centre Executive Director, highlighted at the G20 Leaders' Summit that while the world is transitioning to a critical mineral-intensive future, resource-rich poor countries are stuck at the bottom of the value chain.
November 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The South Centre's Executive Director Dr. Carlos Correa spoke at the G20 Leaders' Summit congratulating South Africa's successful G20 Presidency & stressing that any reform of the @wto.org should be development oriented & preserve S&DT.

See statement: www.southcentre.int/sc-g20-leade...
November 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The South Centre's Board met virtually under the chairmanship of Pres. Thabo Mbeki to discuss the work conducted by the Centre and its financial situation & long term sustainability. The Work program for 2026-2028 was also adopted.
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Check out the latest SouthViews examining how African countries are shaping a more coherent approach to trade and climate action in the lead up to #COP30 and @wto.org #MC14: www.southcentre.int/southviews-n...
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We were pleased to receive H.E. Mr. Sharaf Sheralizoda, Ambassador and PR of the Republic of Tajikistan, and to discuss possible modalities of cooperation in different areas covered by the South Centre's Work Program.
November 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Tackling Health Inequities

🌍 Every setting deserves quality stewardship tools.

The GUIDE Framework bridges gaps:

✅ Accessible for all health facilities

✅ Integrates WHO AWaRe & local guidelines

✅ Promotes evidence-based practice globally
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Better diagnostics lead to better prescribing 🔬

Antibiotics aren't always the answer

💙 Protect your health, not just today

🔍 Optimizing diagnostics = evidence-based decisions

Many infections resolve naturally.

Misuse reduces effectiveness.
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM