AVAREF Journey 2025-2026 Trusted Expertise & InnovationEmphasis on sustainability, innovation, and South–South collaboration 2023-2024 Digital TransformationFocused on digitalization, transparency, and AMA support 2021–2022 Resilience & Capacity BuildingStrengthened preparedness, digital tools piloted, and regional training hubs 2020 COVID-19 ResponseEmergency COVID-19 tools; 10–15 day accelerated joint reviews introduced 2019 Continental IntegrationIntegrated into AMRH as a Continental Technical Committee 2016 Governance ExpansionBroadened governance mandate, headquartered in Addis Ababa 2014–2015 Ebola ResponseSupported Ebola clinical trials; expanded into public health emergencies 2007–2014 ConsolidationAnnual meetings, joint reviews, and GCP inspections consolidated 2006 FoundingEstablished by WHO as a platform for ethics and regulatory capacity building