What is AVAREF
The AdVAncIng Clinical TRials Excellence in Africa (AVAREF) is the regional platform advancing clinical trial regulation, ethics oversight, and collaborative capacity building across Africa.
Our Vision
A vision of an African population with timely access to safe and efficacious medical products of assured quality.
Our Mission
AVAREF works with African countries to strengthen clinical trial oversight, accelerate regulatory processes, and promote high-quality, ethical research.
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What Defines Us
Established
Formed as an informal global network in 2006 by WHO to strengthen cooperation and alignment across member countries.
Networking
Capacity Building
Capacity building and training in member countries for both NRAs and NECs including clinical trial optimization exercises
Collaboration
Collaborating effectively with several partners and stakeholders including AU agencies such as AUDA-NEPAD, US-FDA, EMA, Paul-Ehrlich
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