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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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