On the shores of Lake Geneva, the battle to revitalize the WTO continues
The US, Japan and Europe used last week’s trade policy review to better coordinate a shared approach to reforming the organization....
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The Geneva Observer
- Jul 23, 2021
- 6 min
Jens Spahn, Germany's health minister, paid a visit to WHO and Geneva.
By Philippe Mottaz Thursday July 23, 2021 ANALYSIS This article is an on-site edited version our The Geneva Observer Briefing. Sign up...
The Geneva Observer
- May 12, 2021
- 6 min
A major victory for civil society on the TRIPS Waiver
By John Zarocostas, with Philippe Mottaz - The Geneva Observer May 12, 2021 ANALYSIS This is a slightly revised edition of May 12, 2021...
The Geneva Observer
- May 6, 2021
- 4 min
The US supports the WTO TRIPS waiver proposal.
By John Zarocostas May 6, 2021 NEWS The Biden administration backs waiving WTO intellectual property protections for COVID-19 Vaccines....
The Geneva Observer
- Apr 28, 2021
- 3 min
TRIPS Waiver proposal in Geneva mobilizes lobbyists in capitals around the world.
By Jamil Chade April 28, 2021 ANALYSIS Should patents be waived for vaccines and treatment until the pandemic is under control around the...
The Geneva Observer
- Apr 15, 2021
- 5 min
Global quibbles around a global plan for COVID vaccination, and the US still the linchpin.
By John Zarocostas - Jamil Chade - Philippe Mottaz April 14, 2021 ANALYSIS Sixteen months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the planet is...
The Geneva Observer
- Mar 11, 2021
- 5 min
COVID-19 Vaccine Summit reveals fault lines in International Geneva
By John Zarocostas - The Geneva Observer March 11, 2021 Analysis Ramping up global production of effective vaccines is seen as the best...
The Geneva Observer
- Mar 11, 2021
- 4 min
Dr Okonjo-Iweala's Hard Gender Challenge
By Caroline Dommen* March 11, 2021 Op-Ed The appointment of the first woman as WTO Director-General sends a strong signal that equality...
The Geneva Observer
- Mar 7, 2021
- 4 min
The World Trade Organization and Saving Multilateralism
By Daniel Warner March 4, 2021 OPINION "Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala understands that behind complex multilateral meetings are consequences for...
The Geneva Observer
- Mar 3, 2021
- 7 min
A change of course at the WTO - Syria's crimes still unpunished - China is winning the patents' race
March 3, 2021 BRIEFING This is a slightly edited version of The Geneva Observer Briefing sent on March 2, 2021. Don't forget to register...
The Geneva Observer
- Feb 11, 2021
- 5 min
The Geneva Observer Briefing
Thursday, February 11, 2021 Philippe Mottaz - John Zarocostas - The Geneva Observer BRIEFING This Briefing was initially sent as...
The Geneva Observer
- Dec 11, 2020
- 3 min
Int'l Geneva applauds rising star as US Trade Representative
By John Zarocostas and Philippe Mottaz - The Geneva Observer December 11, 2020 NEWS-ANALYSIS This article is a republished version of our...