... are happening in Geneva Switzerland right now. ECOSOC are on the good side, while they have to challenge the WTO that take most of their decisions behind closed doors. In fact most of the most important problems in the world are kept well away from democratic processes. Most people in the world has little or no influence. That is a shame, I think it demands more than one Obama to do something about it.
"The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) this week is concluding a month-long coordinating body meeting in Geneva by adopting resolutions on a range of public policy issues such as internet connectivity, science and technology, and HIV/AIDS. Intellectual Property Watch is one of the many websites I recommend to follow.
On 24 July, the Council adopted resolutions on informatics, science and technology for development, and on support to governments in addressing the spread and prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). However, the digital divide and the lack of global access to AIDS treatments seriously hinder developing countries’ prospects for development, participants say."
http://www.ip-watch.org/weblog/2009/07/29/ecosoc-adopts-resolutions-on-digital-divide-hivaids-but-hurdles-remain/
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