ICH special bulletin on the pact for the future – chapter 3: science, technology, innovation, and digital cooperation, september 2024

Lead author: Laeek Siddiqui


This bulletin traces key changes from the Zero Draft to the latest revision circulated by PGA  of Chapter 3. Which emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex global challenges. Reinforces responsible research that upholds human rights, with a continued focus on protecting scientific researchers. Other significant developments include integrating human rights into technology regulation and broadening efforts to address talent mobility by providing education and workforce opportunities. Additionally, Chapter 3 underscores the role of science and innovation in climate action and sustainable development. Notably, intellectual property rights provisions, initially aimed at helping developing countries, were later removed.

Get more detailed analysis on Ch.3 and the negotiations in the following ICH Special Bulletin!