pact for the future – comparison – Rev.3 vs Rev.4 of chapter 3 on science, technology and innovation and digital cooperation
Lead author: Laeek Ahemad Siddiqui
The co-facilitators of the Summit of the Future, Germany and Namibia, released the Zero Draft of the Pact for the Future on January 26, 2024, with recent revision Rev.4 issued on September 13, 2024. This bulletin reviews key updates in Chapter 3: Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Cooperation between Rev.3 and Rev.4. Notable changes include clarified terms for technology transfer to developing countries, the removal of Action 32 on intellectual property rights, and refined language for vulnerable populations. Rev.4 also reorders priority groups and introduces a more nuanced approach to science, technology, and innovation policies. Stay updated on the latest negotiations on Chapter 3 in the following ICH bulletin.
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Rev.4 of the Pact of the Future
Rev.3 of the Pact of the Future
Rev.2 of the Pact of the Future