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SOUTHERN AFRICAN REGIONAL PROGRAMME ON ACCESS TO MEDICINES AND DIAGNOSTICS. PROCESS & CHALLENGES OF WORKING REGIONALLY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA. AARTI PATEL WHO TBS: NOVEMBER 2010. Programme Purpose & Objectives.
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SOUTHERN AFRICAN REGIONAL PROGRAMME ON ACCESS TO MEDICINES AND DIAGNOSTICS PROCESS & CHALLENGES OF WORKING REGIONALLY IN SOUTHERN AFRICA AARTI PATEL WHO TBS: NOVEMBER 2010
Programme Purpose & Objectives Reduce the disease burden in Southern Africa by increasing access to affordable, essential medicines. Inception phase: Strengthen SADC capacity and demonstrate the value of a regional approach.
SARPAM Outputs • Support to implement components of the SADC Pharmaceutical Business Plan • Capacity of SADC Secretariat & Member States built to implement the PBP • Civil Society Voice & Action • Information and evidence for Action
SADC Pharmaceutical Business Plan2007-2013 • Harmonize STGs & EMLs • Rationalize & maximize research & production capacity of generic & African Traditional Meds • Strengthen Regulatory Capacity • Promote Joint Procurement • Regional database of Traditional Meds • Develop & retain competent human resources • Respond to emergency pharma needs • Coordinate implementation of TRIPS flexibilities
Phased Delivery • Pre-Inception (October 09 – Jan 10) • Work planning for Inception Phase • DFID MoU with SADC Secretariat/ June 2010 • Inception Phase (9 Months from 15 Jan 10) • Establish networks • Start support for implementing SADC PBP • Intensive data collection: PMA, STG study • Build the Business case (including Cost-benefit Analysis) • Detailed implementation planning for Inception Report ------------- GO/NO-GO DECISION BY DFID -------------- • Implementation Phase
ENGAGEMENT PROCESS SP: Responsible Action Consortium
UNDERSTANDING THE STAKEHOLDERS Invest in getting to know the structures & bureaucracy
CHALLENGES ? Regional capacity is critical
CHALLENGES CONT. Build relationships & improve networks: Key that can unlock the door