Will the Pandemic Agreement Be Thwarted by a Handful of Words?

There are just 5 days left to negotiate a global pandemic treaty at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. Technology transfer and Pathogen Access and Benefits Sharing (PABS) remain the final sticky points.

Here I summarize advice from 30 legal experts who have cautioned against using the word “voluntary” to describe technology transfer.

In summary - its redundant at best - and harmful at worst. You can read the full analysis at this link.