000 00954nam a2200133Ia 4500
080 _a08.05.01 M9915
100 _aMusungu, Sisule F.
245 _aUtilizing TRIPS flexibilities for public health protection through South-South regional frameworks
260 _bSouth Centre
_aGenevaCH
_c2004
300 _axvi, 92 p.
520 _aProvides a brief background on the debate about patents and access to medicines in developing countries as well as an overview of the public health-related TRIPS flexibilities. Identifies the constraints that these countries face in their efforts to use TRIPS flexibilities for the promotion and protection of public health. Analyzes, assesses and considers various possibilities for utilizing south-south regional frameworks to overcome the identifies constraints in the use of TRIPS flexibilities for public health purposes. Draws conclusions and makes recommendations.
583 _c6/16/04
_kJOYD
942 _cM
_mM9915
999 _c25780
_d25780