IFPMA 207d ago

From September to November 2025, the Africa Regulatory Conference presents a four-part webinar series on strengthening the clinical trial ecosystem in Africa. Building upon the WHO Global Action Plan for Clinical Trial Ecosystem Strengthening, the series convenes patients, communities, regulators, researchers, ethics bodies, civil society, and industry leaders to explore four core action areas where multi-stakeholder collaboration can drive progress for a more inclusive, innovative, and efficient clinical research environment. This fourth webinar explored ways to harmonize, simplify, and accelerate approvals for regulatory and ethics reviews across the continent. Key topics included the potential for regional ethics review mechanisms, regulatory reliance models, and strategies for leveraging clinical trial networks to enhance efficiency and collaboration.