SOUTHERN AFRICAN REGIONAL PROGRAMME ON ACCESS TO MEDICINES AND DIAGNOSTICS

PROCESS & CHALLENGES OF WORKING REGIONALLY IN

SOUTHERN AFRICAAARTI PATELWHO 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

1. Support to implement components of the SADC Pharmaceutical Business Plan

2. Capacity of SADC Secretariat & Member States built to implement the PBP

3. Civil Society Voice & Action4. Information and evidence for Action

SADC Pharmaceutical Business Plan

2007-20131. Harmonize STGs & EMLs2. Rationalize & maximize

research & production capacity of generic & African Traditional Meds

3. Strengthen Regulatory Capacity

4. Promote Joint Procurement

5. Regional database of Traditional Meds

6. Develop & retain competent human resources

7. Respond to emergency pharma needs

8. Coordinate implementation of TRIPS flexibilities

SARPAM Components

Partnerships for Action (PACTs)

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

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• 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

CHALLENGES CONT.

OPPORTUNITIES

OPPORTUNITIES through Regional Work