10 It is important for publications issued by WHO to reflect the objectivity and credibility of the Organization. In order to avoid conflicts of interest (see section III.1.2), all experts engaged by WHO or serving on WHO expert groups (WHO expert committees, scientific groups and study groups) must complete a Declaration of Interests form. Technical units should review and follow the procedures described in the Guidelines for declaration of interests (WHO experts).
20 Declaring an interest does not necessarily exclude an expert from involvement in the work of WHO and any related publications. However, the expert’s interests must be assessed before the involvement begins and appropriate measures, as described in the Guidelines for declaration of interests (WHO experts), should be taken to mitigate against potential conflicts of interest.
30 Declared interests for which the expert has not been excluded from involvement in the work of WHO may be disclosed in publications if the Director-General considers that such disclosure is in the best interests of the Organization. Such disclosure should take place only after consultation with the expert(s) concerned.
