Name: Marcia L.G. Pereira
Email:
Web Site: http://www.iqsensato.org/
Bio: Marcia is a Researcher and Policy Analyst at IQsensato. For a full bio see http://www.iqsensato.org/?p=497.
Posts by Marcia L.G. Pereira:
Trade Disputes and Stakeholder Consultations in Developing Countries
August 8th, 2009Marcia Pereira – Consultation with stakeholders is a key element not only in the formulation, but also in the enforcement of trade policies. The importance of formal procedures for consultations has gained emphasis in recent years, in particular, because some developing countries have requested or are considering requesting authorization from the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) to retaliate or cross-retaliate under the WTO Agreements against developed countries.
The WIPO Conference on IP and Public Policy: Suggestions for Improvement
July 17th, 2009The WIPO Conference on IP and Public Policy Conference which took place in Geneva on 13-14 July 2009 was notable for the participation of renowned speakers from different UN agencies, governments, non-governmental organizations and the private sector. Many speakers brought to the audience their experience in dealing with issues that are critical to the IP policy-making process in light of the public interest. In the Climate Change Panel, Haroldo Machado Filho, suggested the creation of a public multilateral fund for purchasing licenses with a view to facilitate technology transfer, and compulsory licensing in national emergencies related to climate change. These two ideas are in line with the discussions pushed forth by developing countries in the UNFCCC. The audience would have had an interest to discuss these suggestions in detail, unfortunately there was no time left for discussion during the morning session of the first day. This was one of the weaknesses of the Conference.
Migration & Development: Tackling the Impact of the Financial Crisis
March 26th, 2009The international financial crisis has affected migrants and remittance receivers worldwide. The loss of jobs in large economies, such as the United States, has led migrants to reduce the remittances they send to their families. The World Bank’s prediction for 2008 was a decline in remittances of 4.4% to Mexico, India and China, the top receivers of remittances in the world. Many low income countries may not be in a position to assist families that counted on the remittances for their basic needs. Governments may need to review their policies or implement new ones to fill this gap. The economic crisis may encourage or force migrants to return home. Despite the fact that government action is fundamental to deal with the economic crisis, collective efforts from different stakeholders, including diasporas, is highly recommended.
