Papers by Robert Lewis-Lettington
DFID Health Systems Resource Centre http: …, 2004
The DFID Health Systems Resource Centre (HSRC) provides technical assistance and information to t... more The DFID Health Systems Resource Centre (HSRC) provides technical assistance and information to the British Government's Department for International Development (DFID) and its partners in support of pro-poor health policies, financing and services. The HSRC is based at ...
The DFID Health Systems Resource Centre (HSRC) provides technical assistance and information to t... more The DFID Health Systems Resource Centre (HSRC) provides technical assistance and information to the British Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) and its partners in support of pro-poor health policies, financing and services. The HSRC is based at IHSD’s London offices and managed by an international consortium of seven
, the South Centre became a permanent intergovernmental organization of developing countries. In ... more , the South Centre became a permanent intergovernmental organization of developing countries. In pursuing its objectives of promoting South solidarity, South-South cooperation, and coordinated participation by developing countries in international fora, the South Centre has full intellectual independence. It prepares, publishes and distributes information, strategic analyses and recommendations on international economic, social and political matters of concern to the South. The South Centre enjoys support and cooperation from the governments of the countries of the South and is in regular working contact with the Non-Aligned Movement and the Group of 77. Its studies and position papers are prepared by drawing on the technical and intellectual capacities existing within South governments and institutions and among individuals of the South. Through working group sessions and wide consultations which involve experts from different parts of the South and sometimes from the North, common problems of the South are studied and experience and knowledge are shared. PREFACE The South Centre, with funding support from the UNDP's TCDC Unit, initiated a regular work programme in 1998 to monitor and analyse WTO-related issues from the perspective of developing countries. As hoped, this led to the establishment of a medium-term work programme by the South Centre on issues related to international trade and development. Recognizing the limited human and financial resources available to the project, the work programme focuses on selected issues in the WTO identified by a number of developing countries as deserving priority attention. The current work programme supported by several funding agencies comprises several sub-projects on specific WTO agreements/issues. An important objective of the South Centre under the programme on international trade and development is to provide brief and timely analytical inputs on selected key issues under negotiations in the WTO and related international fora. The publication of concise analytical papers under the T.R.A.D.E. occasional paper series is an attempt to achieve this objective. These occasional papers provide analyses of chosen topics to assist developing country negotiators but do not aim to offer exhaustive treatment of each and every aspect of the issue. It is hoped that the T.R.A.D.E. occasional paper series will be found useful by developing country officials involved in WIPO and WTO discussions and negotiations, in Geneva as well as in their capitals.
The International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) is an independent international scien... more The International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) is an independent international scientific organization that seeks to improve the well-being of present and future generations of people by enhancing conservation and the deployment of agricultural biodiversity on farms and in forests. It is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), an association of public and private members who support efforts to mobilize cutting-edge science to reduce hunger and poverty, improve human nutrition and health, and protect the environment. IPGRI has its headquarters in Maccarese, near Rome, Italy, with offices in more than 20 other countries worldwide. The Institute operates through four programmes: Diversity for Livelihoods, Understanding and Managing Biodiversity, Global Partnerships, and Commodities for Livelihoods. The international status of IPGRI is conferred under an Establishment Agreement which, by January 2006, had been signed by the Governments of Algeria,
The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect... more The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development. This case study by Robert J.L. Lettington entitled Small-scale Agriculture and the Nutritional Safeguard under Article 8(1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights: Case Studies from Kenya and Peru has been prepared in the context of the Project on TRIPS and Development Capacity Building sponsored by the Department of International Development (DFID UK). The Project is being implemented by the secretariat of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) (Project Number INT/OT/1BH) and the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD). The broad aim is to improve the understanding of TRIPS-related issues among developing countries and to assist them in building their capacity for ongoing as well as future negotiations on intellectual pr...
The International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) is an independent international scien... more The International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) is an independent international scientific organization that seeks to improve the well-being of present and future generations of people by enhancing conservation and the deployment of agricultural biodiversity on farms and in forests. It is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), an association of public and private members who support efforts to mobilize cutting-edge science to reduce hunger and poverty, improve human nutrition and health, and protect the environment. IPGRI has its headquarters in Maccarese, near Rome, Italy, with offices in more than 20 other countries worldwide. The Institute operates through four programmes: Diversity for Livelihoods, Understanding and Managing Biodiversity, Global Partnerships, and Commodities for Livelihoods. The international status of IPGRI is conferred under an Establishment Agreement which, by January 2006, had been signed by the Governments of Algeria,
Proceedings of the ASIL Annual Meeting, 2020
Thank you, Janne. Thank you to our hosts, the American Society for International Law, the City of... more Thank you, Janne. Thank you to our hosts, the American Society for International Law, the City of The Hague, yourself, and the Asser Institute for making this possible.
Food insecurity and the impact of HIV/AIDS are priority concerns for rural development throughout... more Food insecurity and the impact of HIV/AIDS are priority concerns for rural development throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. This paper explores strategic components for the agricultural sector's response to them. Special emphasis is placed upon agrobiodiversity and the closely related issue of indigenous knowledge, due to their potentially vital, yet often overlooked roles in enhancing food security among poor rural communities, as well as in addressing evolving needs owing to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Overall, the promotion of agrobiodiversity and indigenous knowledge represents a renewed emphasis on locally available resources with value and potential to strengthen the entire agriculture-food-nutrition-health structure among the rural poor.
Page 1. Methodology for Develop ng ABS Laws Methodology for Developing Policies and Laws for Acce... more Page 1. Methodology for Develop ng ABS Laws Methodology for Developing Policies and Laws for Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing Robert J. Lewis-Lettington, Manuel Ruiz Muller, Tomme R. Young, Kent A ...
The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this guide do not imply the exp... more The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this guide do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Views expressed in this publication do not necessarily refl ect those of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, the United Nations, or United Nations Member States.
Land Issues for Urban Governance in Sub-Saharan Africa
The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this guide do not imply the exp... more The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this guide do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Views expressed in this publication do not necessarily refl ect those of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, the United Nations, or United Nations Member States.
This case study by Robert J.L. Lettington entitled Small-scale Agriculture and the Nutritional Sa... more This case study by Robert J.L. Lettington entitled Small-scale Agriculture and the Nutritional Safeguard under Article 8(1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights: Case Studies from Kenya and Peru has been prepared in the context of the Project on TRIPS and Development Capacity Building sponsored by the Department of International Development (DFID UK). The Project is being implemented by the secretariat of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) (Project Number INT/OT/1BH) and the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD). The broad aim is to improve the understanding of TRIPS-related issues among developing countries and to assist them in building their capacity for ongoing as well as future negotiations on intellectual property rights (IPRs). The Project produces a series of documents through a participatory process involving trade negotiators, national policy makers, as well as eminent experts in the field, NGOs, international organizations, and institutions in the North and the South dealing with IPRs and development. The published outputs are not intended to be academic exercises, but instruments that, in their final forms, will be the result of a thorough process of consultation. This will be achieved by rapid development of working drafts and circulation of these to experts and to the intended audiences for their comments. These documents include: • A Policy Discussion Paper intended to be a clear, jargon-free synthesis of the main issues to help policy makers, stakeholders and the public in developing and developed countries to understand the varying perspectives surrounding different IPRs, their known or possible impact on sustainable livelihoods and development, and different policy positions over TRIPS. (A preliminary draft of the Paper was issued on 20 Nov. 2001) • The Resource Book on TRIPS and Development conceived as a guide that will provide background and technical information on the main issues under discussion in TRIPS. • Case studies on various IPRs issues to supplement the Resource Book and the Discussion Paper. This will allow concrete evidence to emerge and shed light on the impact and relevance of IPRs in developing countries. Including non-voluntary licensing, these studies cover other issues such as geographical indications (available as of June 2002), technology transfer (forthcoming), nutrition (forthcoming). In addition, the Project produces background material on Indicators of the Relative Importance of IPRs in Developing Countries (see draft of November 2001) and a Review of Activities being carried out by other organizations and institutions on TRIPS related questions and a Review of Literature (both available in the website). For details on the activities of the Project and available material, see www.
Advances in Phytomedicine, 2002
This paper examines a range of current initiatives being undertaken for the protection and promot... more This paper examines a range of current initiatives being undertaken for the protection and promotion of indigenous and local community knowledge. Particular attention is paid to the proposed Peruvian draft law, Philippines legislation and the Organization of African Unity Model Law. However, reference is also made to the activities of the World Intellectual Property Organization, the World Trade Organization and
M any individuals and institutions contributed to conceiving, developing, and producing this volu... more M any individuals and institutions contributed to conceiving, developing, and producing this volume. The editors would like to express their appreciation to the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), and the African Union (AU) for the support received throughout this process. Particular mention is merited for Erica Pencak, Gacambi Maina Mwangi, Peter Munyi, Jessica Troell, and Gwen Arnold for invaluable assistance in researching and editing. Nicole Nsabiteka, Bruce Ntatenza, Audrey Mugisha, and Angela Udoh translated the questionnaire and some of the chapters. Wendy Sandoz formatted, laid out, and proofread the volume; she also designed the cover. Lee Muench assisted in proofreading. The Scientific, Technical and Research Commission (STRC) of the African Union has been a key partner throughout the process. Robert Mshana was an early supporter, lending his vision and energy to the endeavor. This project also benefited from the leadership of Kolawole Adeniji, who facilitated the review and publishing processes. This project received generous support from the Rockefeller Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Abdoulaye Ndiaye and R. Michael Wright helped to launch the project; and Peter Matlon and Carolyn Deere were critical in expanding the scope of the study, ensuring the effectiveness of the review process, and concluding the volume.
Trade-Related Agenda, Development and …, 2003
This paper has been prepared under the South Centre/Center for International Environmental Law (C... more This paper has been prepared under the South Centre/Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) joint project, funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, to improve the participation of developing countries in intellectual property negotiations in international fora. The views ...
The purpose of the paper is to draw lessons and document experiences from the Genetic Resources P... more The purpose of the paper is to draw lessons and document experiences from the Genetic Resources Policy Initiative (GRPI) project, a project which has been underway in six countries and two sub-regions during the last 5 years. Its focus has been to experiment an approach to participatory policy processes, coined by the project, called the multi-stakeholder, multi-disciplinary and multi-sector or in
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