Governance, Policy, Cooperation, Finance --- These 3 targets are quite complex to achieve in low- and middle-income countries. As mentioned before, action at the WTO/WIPO (TRIPS) can help address the research and production part, with cooperation from international organisations (ITU, UNESCO) and scientific communities. Retaining the healthcare professionals might be the more difficult part, as reasons for expatriation and migration can be multidimensional. Offering better working conditions is only part of the answer. Using the ever expanding diaspora networks and expertise in life sciences and healthcare could help, as they would be contributing back to the country that gave them the first opportunity. Capacity building is key and impacts 3.a and 3.b as well. This is where the Global North (G20 promises?) can have the most impact in the short term (in the long term, investing in the education system and retaining expertise), as well as cooperation with intergovernmental organisations such as the WHO. In any case, financing for impact will become paramount in order to achieve these targets.

Source author: Mouloud Khelif mouloud.khelif@gmail.com