Investments in Science and Innovation Thrived During COVID-19
A new report by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) found that investments into research and development (R&D) thrived at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and continued to boom in 2021. The report, Global Innovation Index 2022, indicates that innovation saw a spike, despite the pandemic-induced global recession and economic lockdowns in many countries.
Global Collaborations Are Helping Increase Access to COVID-19 Treatments Throughout Southeast Asia
Collaborations between governments, NGOs and private companies have helped research, develop, manufacture and deliver COVID-19 vaccines and treatments in record time. Biopharmaceutical companies were able to build on years of investments to develop safe and effective countermeasures. This demonstrates a model for health systems to effectively respond to public health threats in the future.
What We Are Watching: 75th World Health Assembly
This week, the 75th World Health Assembly will convene key leaders from 194 member states to discuss some of the most pressing global public health challenges. As the World Health Organization’s decision-making body, the WHA will determine WHO policies, programs and budgets.
Intellectual Property Accelerates Research and Innovation in Southeast Asia
Intellectual property has enabled unprecedented collaborations to innovate and speed up progress on hundreds of potential COVID-19 treatments, diagnostics and vaccines for the world. As we celebrate World Innovation Day on April 21 and World IP Day on April 26, we are reminded how valuable strong intellectual property laws are to addressing global challenges through innovation.