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surveillance mechanism. But the role <strong>of</strong> the<br />
WTO as an ‗agent <strong>of</strong> restraint‘ in favour <strong>of</strong><br />
good trade policy is feasible only <strong>to</strong> the extent<br />
that the government whose behaviour is <strong>to</strong> be<br />
‗restrained‘ is committed <strong>to</strong> good trade policy<br />
and thus be willing <strong>to</strong> strengthen its hand<br />
against local vested interests. A coherent trade<br />
policy that promotes economic development<br />
must be developed with all relevant<br />
stakeholders and implemented;<br />
Government should work closely with<br />
development partners <strong>to</strong> improve availability<br />
and affordability <strong>of</strong> essential medicines, and<br />
<strong>Nigeria</strong> should be more focused in exploiting<br />
the flexibilities contained in the TRIPS (Trade-<br />
Related Aspects <strong>of</strong> Intellectual Property<br />
Rights) agreement, and where possible,<br />
promote actively the exchange <strong>of</strong> technology<br />
<strong>to</strong> promote local production. Increasing access<br />
and affordability <strong>of</strong> essential medicines is<br />
crucial for realising MDG 8 <strong>of</strong> advancing<br />
international partnerships as well as achieving<br />
the MDGs on reducing child mortality,<br />
improving maternal health, and combating<br />
HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other<br />
diseases.<br />
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