“The proposed WHO pandemic treaty is historic in intent but limited in institutional transformation”. Analyse its key provisions. Discuss its major limitations. Suggest structural reforms to enhance its enforceability and impact.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
Q4. “The proposed WHO pandemic treaty is historic in intent but limited in institutional transformation”. Analyse its key provisions. Discuss its major limitations. Suggest structural reforms to enhance its enforceability and impact. (15 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: IE
Why the question: The proposed WHO pandemic treaty, drafted after COVID-19, has triggered global debate on its ability to equitably manage future health crises amidst concerns of weak enforcement and limited participation. Key Demand of the question: The answer must explain the treaty’s key provisions, highlight its institutional and legal shortcomings, and suggest actionable reforms to improve its enforceability and global impact. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Briefly mention the significance of the proposed treaty post-COVID and the expectations surrounding it. Body Outline the main features of the draft treaty such as benefit-sharing, equity mechanisms, and tech transfer. Identify its limitations like lack of binding authority, unclear implementation plans, and absence of key players. Suggest reforms including compliance mechanisms, WHO operational powers, and equity-driven funding conditions. Conclusion Conclude with the need to embed enforceable solidarity in future global health governance frameworks.
Why the question: The proposed WHO pandemic treaty, drafted after COVID-19, has triggered global debate on its ability to equitably manage future health crises amidst concerns of weak enforcement and limited participation.
Key Demand of the question: The answer must explain the treaty’s key provisions, highlight its institutional and legal shortcomings, and suggest actionable reforms to improve its enforceability and global impact.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction Briefly mention the significance of the proposed treaty post-COVID and the expectations surrounding it.
• Outline the main features of the draft treaty such as benefit-sharing, equity mechanisms, and tech transfer.
• Identify its limitations like lack of binding authority, unclear implementation plans, and absence of key players.
• Suggest reforms including compliance mechanisms, WHO operational powers, and equity-driven funding conditions.
Conclusion Conclude with the need to embed enforceable solidarity in future global health governance frameworks.