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Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Bahamas
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Barbados
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Antigua and Barbuda
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Caribbean Partnership
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Dominica
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Dominican Republic
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Grenada
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Haiti
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Jamaica
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Montserrat
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	St. Kitts and Nevis
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	St. Lucia
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Trinidad & Tobago
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Belize
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Suriname
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Regional assessment of Drug Regulation and Regulatory Systems
Client:	Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat
Country:	Guyana
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The general objectives are : To make recommendations on the adequacy of the systems in Member States for regulation of the pharmaceutical market to ensure the timely supply of safe, effective and quality medicines To explore the possibilities and identify the requirements and process for establishing a harmonized, pro-public health regional (Caribbean) drug regulation policy (to include generic drugs) and registration system. To identify mechanisms for the development of regional country coalition for joint procurement strategies. Description of Actual Services Provided by Your Staff within the assignment: Development of assessment instrument Desk review, data collection and interviews in countries and qualitative assessment of data. Developing recommendations and strategies for addressing needs and gaps identified at national levels Development of strategies for regional harmonization of drug regulation in CARICOM and the technical requirements for the establishment of a regional platform for future decision-making in drug regulation, Identification of necessity for training programmes and the need for continuing education, Presenting the draft report to the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development Presenting & discussing draft report and strategic option to the Technical Advisory Group Providing final report
Year:	2008 - 2009

Assignment:	Evaluation of the Quality Assurance systems in Zambia's Central Medical Stores
Client:	Crown Agents
Country:	Zambia
Fields of expertise:	Medical Store Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The overall objectives are as follows: To manage the operations of MSL efficiently, To develop the capacity of MSL staff with a focus on the senior managers To develop and institutionalise new systems and operating procedures where appropriate To plan and implement a major capital investment programme covering all areas of MSL operations Description of Actual Services Provided: Make a full assessment of MSL’s QA systems and procedures in the context of the national regulatory environment, including detailed analysis of the current strengths and weaknesses not only at MSL but in the national structure as a whole Make detailed and costed proposals for investments, tools, training and restructuring which is required to bridge the perceived gaps in the QA system at MSL Include in the above analysis an assessment of the options available to MSL for QA testing of all incoming products, with a focus on drugs and medical supplies. This assessment should include: Analysis of tests required to cover MSL’s entire product catalogue Assessment of all available models which will provide the required tests (e.g. establishment of MSL laboratory, outsource the whole service, etc) Presentation of costed plans for all options and timetables for implementation, and Clear recommendations for the way forward Make summary recommendations for changes to the national QA system outside of MSL which would have a positive impact on the efficiency and quality of the national drug supply system.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Health sector review
Client:	Danida - Ministry of Health
Country:	Niger
Fields of expertise:	Basic Health Services, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Health sector review. Proposal for strengthening of health sector. Project identification in the area of district support, essential drugs supply, and basic training of health personnel.
Year:	1992

Assignment:	Medicines Transparency Alliance (MeTA)
Client:	DFID
Country:	Jordan
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Increasing Transparency In Public And Private Pharmaceutical Markets, National Medicines Policy Development, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: MeTA is a new multi-stakeholder approach for increasing transparency around the selection, procurement, sale and distribution of medicines in Low Income Countries, thereby strengthening governance and encouraging responsible business practices. The MeTA goal is to ensure access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries (MDG 8, target 17). The initiative us being supported financially by DFID during its present Phase One. MeTA brings together, at both the international and national levels, a diverse group of people with an interest in the pharmaceutical sector (stakeholders) to find ways to improve information flows, and increase transparency and accountability about the selection, regulation, procurement, sale, distribution and use of medicines in developing countries. By doing so, MeTA will improve how decisions are made about medicines, improve the way they are purchased and supplied, encourage innovative and responsible business practices, and increase the voice of patients and consumers. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The MeTA International Secretariat is tasked to help to support the implementation of MeTA in 7 pilot countries, through facilitating support for the evolution and effective functioning of the National Secretariats, National Multi-Stakeholder Group (NMSGs), and implementation of work plans. Following the establishment of country MeTA structures, the International MeTA Secretariat provides further support to the pilot countries including: Supporting countries to extract and collate data on medicine quality, availability and pricing along the supply chain; Supporting countries to undertake studies assessing the level of transparency and good governance in medicines regulation and procurement; Working with countries to produce country-specific MeTA reports, which would collate data and further analyse and contextualise issues related to medicine quality, availability and price, and to disseminate these reports through the media and public interest groups; as well as exploring policy options and support needed for implementation e.g. of report recommendations. Assist countries in using the data collated through MeTA on medicine policies and regulation as well as quality, availability and prices to try to promote relevant good practice and policy changes to improve access to medicines. HERA contracted staff are responsible for the provision of country specific support under META. Pilot countries are: Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, the Philippines, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan and Peru.
Year:	2008 - 2010

Assignment:	Medicines Transparency Alliance (MeTA)
Client:	DFID
Country:	Ghana
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Drug Pricing Studies, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Essential Medicines Financing, Increasing Transparency In Public And Private Pharmaceutical Markets, National Medicines Policy Development, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Rational Use Surveys, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: MeTA is a new multi-stakeholder approach for increasing transparency around the selection, procurement, sale and distribution of medicines in Low Income Countries, thereby strengthening governance and encouraging responsible business practices. The MeTA goal is to ensure access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries (MDG 8, target 17). The initiative us being supported financially by DFID during its present Phase One. MeTA brings together, at both the international and national levels, a diverse group of people with an interest in the pharmaceutical sector (stakeholders) to find ways to improve information flows, and increase transparency and accountability about the selection, regulation, procurement, sale, distribution and use of medicines in developing countries. By doing so, MeTA will improve how decisions are made about medicines, improve the way they are purchased and supplied, encourage innovative and responsible business practices, and increase the voice of patients and consumers. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The MeTA International Secretariat is tasked to help to support the implementation of MeTA in 7 pilot countries, through facilitating support for the evolution and effective functioning of the National Secretariats, National Multi-Stakeholder Group (NMSGs), and implementation of work plans. Following the establishment of country MeTA structures, the International MeTA Secretariat provides further support to the pilot countries including: Supporting countries to extract and collate data on medicine quality, availability and pricing along the supply chain; Supporting countries to undertake studies assessing the level of transparency and good governance in medicines regulation and procurement; Working with countries to produce country-specific MeTA reports, which would collate data and further analyse and contextualise issues related to medicine quality, availability and price, and to disseminate these reports through the media and public interest groups; as well as exploring policy options and support needed for implementation e.g. of report recommendations. Assist countries in using the data collated through MeTA on medicine policies and regulation as well as quality, availability and prices to try to promote relevant good practice and policy changes to improve access to medicines. HERA contracted staff are responsible for the provision of country specific support under META. Pilot countries are: Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, the Philippines, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan and Peru.
Year:	2008 - 2010

Assignment:	Medicines Transparency Alliance (MeTA)
Client:	DFID
Country:	Kyrgyzstan
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Drug Pricing Studies, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Essential Medicines Financing, Increasing Transparency In Public And Private Pharmaceutical Markets, National Medicines Policy Development, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Rational Use Surveys, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: MeTA is a new multi-stakeholder approach for increasing transparency around the selection, procurement, sale and distribution of medicines in Low Income Countries, thereby strengthening governance and encouraging responsible business practices. The MeTA goal is to ensure access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries (MDG 8, target 17). The initiative us being supported financially by DFID during its present Phase One. MeTA brings together, at both the international and national levels, a diverse group of people with an interest in the pharmaceutical sector (stakeholders) to find ways to improve information flows, and increase transparency and accountability about the selection, regulation, procurement, sale, distribution and use of medicines in developing countries. By doing so, MeTA will improve how decisions are made about medicines, improve the way they are purchased and supplied, encourage innovative and responsible business practices, and increase the voice of patients and consumers. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The MeTA International Secretariat is tasked to help to support the implementation of MeTA in 7 pilot countries, through facilitating support for the evolution and effective functioning of the National Secretariats, National Multi-Stakeholder Group (NMSGs), and implementation of work plans. Following the establishment of country MeTA structures, the International MeTA Secretariat provides further support to the pilot countries including: Supporting countries to extract and collate data on medicine quality, availability and pricing along the supply chain; Supporting countries to undertake studies assessing the level of transparency and good governance in medicines regulation and procurement; Working with countries to produce country-specific MeTA reports, which would collate data and further analyse and contextualise issues related to medicine quality, availability and price, and to disseminate these reports through the media and public interest groups; as well as exploring policy options and support needed for implementation e.g. of report recommendations. Assist countries in using the data collated through MeTA on medicine policies and regulation as well as quality, availability and prices to try to promote relevant good practice and policy changes to improve access to medicines. HERA contracted staff are responsible for the provision of country specific support under META. Pilot countries are: Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, the Philippines, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan and Peru.
Year:	2008 - 2010

Assignment:	Medicines Transparency Alliance (MeTA)
Client:	DFID
Country:	Peru
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Drug Pricing Studies, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Essential Medicines Financing, Increasing Transparency In Public And Private Pharmaceutical Markets, National Medicines Policy Development, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Rational Use Surveys, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: MeTA is a new multi-stakeholder approach for increasing transparency around the selection, procurement, sale and distribution of medicines in Low Income Countries, thereby strengthening governance and encouraging responsible business practices. The MeTA goal is to ensure access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries (MDG 8, target 17). The initiative us being supported financially by DFID during its present Phase One. MeTA brings together, at both the international and national levels, a diverse group of people with an interest in the pharmaceutical sector (stakeholders) to find ways to improve information flows, and increase transparency and accountability about the selection, regulation, procurement, sale, distribution and use of medicines in developing countries. By doing so, MeTA will improve how decisions are made about medicines, improve the way they are purchased and supplied, encourage innovative and responsible business practices, and increase the voice of patients and consumers. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The MeTA International Secretariat is tasked to help to support the implementation of MeTA in 7 pilot countries, through facilitating support for the evolution and effective functioning of the National Secretariats, National Multi-Stakeholder Group (NMSGs), and implementation of work plans. Following the establishment of country MeTA structures, the International MeTA Secretariat provides further support to the pilot countries including: Supporting countries to extract and collate data on medicine quality, availability and pricing along the supply chain; Supporting countries to undertake studies assessing the level of transparency and good governance in medicines regulation and procurement; Working with countries to produce country-specific MeTA reports, which would collate data and further analyse and contextualise issues related to medicine quality, availability and price, and to disseminate these reports through the media and public interest groups; as well as exploring policy options and support needed for implementation e.g. of report recommendations. Assist countries in using the data collated through MeTA on medicine policies and regulation as well as quality, availability and prices to try to promote relevant good practice and policy changes to improve access to medicines. HERA contracted staff are responsible for the provision of country specific support under META. Pilot countries are: Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, the Philippines, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan and Peru.
Year:	2008 - 2010

Assignment:	Medicines Transparency Alliance (MeTA)
Client:	DFID
Country:	The Philippines
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Drug Pricing Studies, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Essential Medicines Financing, Increasing Transparency In Public And Private Pharmaceutical Markets, National Medicines Policy Development, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Rational Use Surveys, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: MeTA is a new multi-stakeholder approach for increasing transparency around the selection, procurement, sale and distribution of medicines in Low Income Countries, thereby strengthening governance and encouraging responsible business practices. The MeTA goal is to ensure access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries (MDG 8, target 17). The initiative us being supported financially by DFID during its present Phase One. MeTA brings together, at both the international and national levels, a diverse group of people with an interest in the pharmaceutical sector (stakeholders) to find ways to improve information flows, and increase transparency and accountability about the selection, regulation, procurement, sale, distribution and use of medicines in developing countries. By doing so, MeTA will improve how decisions are made about medicines, improve the way they are purchased and supplied, encourage innovative and responsible business practices, and increase the voice of patients and consumers. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The MeTA International Secretariat is tasked to help to support the implementation of MeTA in 7 pilot countries, through facilitating support for the evolution and effective functioning of the National Secretariats, National Multi-Stakeholder Group (NMSGs), and implementation of work plans. Following the establishment of country MeTA structures, the International MeTA Secretariat provides further support to the pilot countries including: Supporting countries to extract and collate data on medicine quality, availability and pricing along the supply chain; Supporting countries to undertake studies assessing the level of transparency and good governance in medicines regulation and procurement; Working with countries to produce country-specific MeTA reports, which would collate data and further analyse and contextualise issues related to medicine quality, availability and price, and to disseminate these reports through the media and public interest groups; as well as exploring policy options and support needed for implementation e.g. of report recommendations. Assist countries in using the data collated through MeTA on medicine policies and regulation as well as quality, availability and prices to try to promote relevant good practice and policy changes to improve access to medicines. HERA contracted staff are responsible for the provision of country specific support under META. Pilot countries are: Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, the Philippines, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan and Peru.
Year:	2008 - 2010

Assignment:	Medicines Transparency Alliance (MeTA)
Client:	DFID
Country:	Uganda
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Drug Pricing Studies, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Essential Medicines Financing, Increasing Transparency In Public And Private Pharmaceutical Markets, National Medicines Policy Development, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Rational Use Surveys, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: MeTA is a new multi-stakeholder approach for increasing transparency around the selection, procurement, sale and distribution of medicines in Low Income Countries, thereby strengthening governance and encouraging responsible business practices. The MeTA goal is to ensure access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries (MDG 8, target 17). The initiative us being supported financially by DFID during its present Phase One. MeTA brings together, at both the international and national levels, a diverse group of people with an interest in the pharmaceutical sector (stakeholders) to find ways to improve information flows, and increase transparency and accountability about the selection, regulation, procurement, sale, distribution and use of medicines in developing countries. By doing so, MeTA will improve how decisions are made about medicines, improve the way they are purchased and supplied, encourage innovative and responsible business practices, and increase the voice of patients and consumers. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The MeTA International Secretariat is tasked to help to support the implementation of MeTA in 7 pilot countries, through facilitating support for the evolution and effective functioning of the National Secretariats, National Multi-Stakeholder Group (NMSGs), and implementation of work plans. Following the establishment of country MeTA structures, the International MeTA Secretariat provides further support to the pilot countries including: Supporting countries to extract and collate data on medicine quality, availability and pricing along the supply chain; Supporting countries to undertake studies assessing the level of transparency and good governance in medicines regulation and procurement; Working with countries to produce country-specific MeTA reports, which would collate data and further analyse and contextualise issues related to medicine quality, availability and price, and to disseminate these reports through the media and public interest groups; as well as exploring policy options and support needed for implementation e.g. of report recommendations. Assist countries in using the data collated through MeTA on medicine policies and regulation as well as quality, availability and prices to try to promote relevant good practice and policy changes to improve access to medicines. HERA contracted staff are responsible for the provision of country specific support under META. Pilot countries are: Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, the Philippines, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan and Peru.
Year:	2008 - 2010

Assignment:	Medicines Transparency Alliance (MeTA)
Client:	DFID
Country:	Zambia
Fields of expertise:	Access to Medicine Campaigns, Drug Pricing Studies, Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Essential Medicines Financing, Increasing Transparency In Public And Private Pharmaceutical Markets, National Medicines Policy Development, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Rational Use Surveys, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: MeTA is a new multi-stakeholder approach for increasing transparency around the selection, procurement, sale and distribution of medicines in Low Income Countries, thereby strengthening governance and encouraging responsible business practices. The MeTA goal is to ensure access to affordable essential drugs in developing countries (MDG 8, target 17). The initiative us being supported financially by DFID during its present Phase One. MeTA brings together, at both the international and national levels, a diverse group of people with an interest in the pharmaceutical sector (stakeholders) to find ways to improve information flows, and increase transparency and accountability about the selection, regulation, procurement, sale, distribution and use of medicines in developing countries. By doing so, MeTA will improve how decisions are made about medicines, improve the way they are purchased and supplied, encourage innovative and responsible business practices, and increase the voice of patients and consumers. Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment: The MeTA International Secretariat is tasked to help to support the implementation of MeTA in 7 pilot countries, through facilitating support for the evolution and effective functioning of the National Secretariats, National Multi-Stakeholder Group (NMSGs), and implementation of work plans. Following the establishment of country MeTA structures, the International MeTA Secretariat provides further support to the pilot countries including: Supporting countries to extract and collate data on medicine quality, availability and pricing along the supply chain; Supporting countries to undertake studies assessing the level of transparency and good governance in medicines regulation and procurement; Working with countries to produce country-specific MeTA reports, which would collate data and further analyse and contextualise issues related to medicine quality, availability and price, and to disseminate these reports through the media and public interest groups; as well as exploring policy options and support needed for implementation e.g. of report recommendations. Assist countries in using the data collated through MeTA on medicine policies and regulation as well as quality, availability and prices to try to promote relevant good practice and policy changes to improve access to medicines. HERA contracted staff are responsible for the provision of country specific support under META. Pilot countries are: Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, the Philippines, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan and Peru.
Year:	2008 - 2010

Assignment:	Feasibility Study of HSSP III
Client:	EC/EDF - Ministry of Health
Country:	Zimbabwe
Fields of expertise:	Appraisal, Basic Health Services, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Health Policy and Policy Dialogue, Health Sector Review or Health Sector Diagnosis, Hospital Services, Planning, Organisation and Management, Procurement and Tender Support, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Feasibility study for designing a new health support programme to be financed by the EC taking into account the present country and political context Description of Actual Services Provided: Support programme 'Vital health services' designed and costed; with the following components: Vital medicines Selected vital medicines available for district health services ARVs for 3000 patients available in selected peripheral health services Safe blood transfusions Selected essential safe blood supplies available at NBTS Human resources for health 1 Primary care nurses training supported Pharmacy Technicians training supported District health staff training in drug management initiated and supported Critical posts filled Selected critical posts in peripheral health services filled Financing proposal developed.
Year:	2004

Assignment:	Documentation of the drug supply chain model for Uganda during the first year of implementation of the new malaria treatment policy
Client:	Health Partners International
Country:	Uganda
Fields of expertise:	Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Procurement and Tender Support, Selection of Essential Medicines, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The overall objective of this work is to document the supply chain that has been in place during the first year of implementation of the new malaria treatment policy, i.e. March 2006 to February 2007. The review will enable the Ministry of Health to better appreciate the current drug supply chain for Coartem® specifically and other essential medicines at health facility level. The current limitations of the system once documented can then be discussed in order to seek solutions. Description of actual services provided: The consultants described and documented the drug supply chain model in Uganda for antimalarias and other essential medicines. More specifically: The drug supply chain (DSC) model from port to entry to end-user including roles and responsibilities along the chain; The implementation of the model during the first year of the new malaria treatment policy and its effect on access to antimalarias at health facility level; To examine the performance of the DSC management during first year of implementation; To compare Coartem forecasts and quantifications of the first year of implementation with orders placed at NMS and JMS; To assess the adequacy of tracking systems at central level to prevent stock-outs; Prepare a checklist of training guidelines and job aids for drug supply management; To describe the procurement procedures for Coartem; To indicate how the Coartem supply chain can be extended to community level; To highlight strengths and weaknesses of the supply chain and propose recommendations to maintain the former and solve the latter.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Pharmaceutical System Assessment
Client:	Ministry of Health
Country:	Lesotho
Fields of expertise:	Essential Drugs Programme Support, Essential Medicines Financing, National Medicines Policy Development, Pharmaceutical Sector Review, Procurement and Tender Support, Public Private Partnership Interventions, Rational Use Surveys, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: To carry out a comprehensive review of the Pharmaceutical systems in Lesotho, to make proposals and assist the Pharmaceutical Department to define and begin to implement a programme of reforms. Description of Actual Services Provided: General assessment of pharmaceutical management (MOHSW pharmaceuticals dept, CHAL, LPC, NDSO) Policy review: review of draft National Drug Policy Review of procurement process Assess methodology of procuring drugs Assess adequacy of present QA system Drug financing: review sources of funding, assess management of drug budget Pharmaceutical information system Rational Drug use Preparation for drug registration Human resources Private-public sector: analysis capacity/efficiency ; price comparison Capacity building Assist implementation
Year:	2002 - 2003

Assignment:	Capacity Building and Technical Assistance related to procurement, storage and distribution of Health Sector Goods, and drug supply management in hospitals
Client:	Ministry of Health
Country:	Lesotho
Fields of expertise:	Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Long Term Technical Assistance, Medical Store Evaluation, Planning, Organisation and Management, Procurement and Tender Support, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: The objectives are to Strengthen drug supply management and security at all hospitals; Enable NDSO to procure essential medicines using international competitive bidding; Provide technical assistance to NDSO and MOH Procurement Unit in procuring the Health Sector Goods financed through the Global Fund using ICB. Description of Actual Services Provided: Development of an effective and efficient drug supply management system at NDSO and District Hospitals; Development of a sound security system in connection with the inventory and the Health Sector Goods at NDSO and District Hospitals; Training of staff at NDSO and Procurement unit on procurement of Health Sector Goods Development of an efficient system for procurement, storage, distribution and M&E of the Health Sector Goods under the Global Fund.
Year:	2006 - 2008

Assignment:	Development of Capacity for the procurement of Pharmaceuticals and other Health goods and services & strengthening of management capacity of the Drug Supply Company Suriname (BGVS)
Client:	Ministry of Health
Country:	Suriname
Fields of expertise:	Costing Studies, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Essential Medicines Financing, National Medicines Policy Development, Procurement and Tender Support, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The overall objective of the technical assistance (TA) for the Procurement and Supply Consultancy and BGVS Management Support Services for the Ministry of Health in Suriname is to establish internationally accepted procurement and supply functions in the health sector, as well as the necessary management arrangements that will facilitate Goods Procurement Practises at the BGVS. Description of actual services provided: The team provided the necessary support to the MOH Pharmaceutical Policy Coordinator with the development of procurement organization and planning as well as storage and distribution of commodities. More specifically assisted the MOH and its programs in the set-up of its institutional framework for procurement of Goods, Works and Services and assisted the BGVS Board of Directors and management in formulating and executing its policy for 2007-2008, which is currently being drafted. The focus lay on: Procurement and supply management activities with regard to essential drugs and supplies at GBVS as well as at MOH and its programs; Development and implementation of harmonized procurement and supply systems, including procedures, quality assurance, administration, monitoring, documentation, …; Recruitment and training of staff to undertake aforementioned tasks; Building working relationships with all stakeholders, including sensitizing senior staff in the public health system on sound procurement systems and procedures; Training and skills transfer regarding Good Procurement Practises at central and BGVS level; Financial management, including costing and pricing of goods and credit control at BGVS; Evaluation of data management at BGVS, with a focus on management information systems and taking into account specific requirements of clients and stakeholders.
Year:	2007 - 2008

Assignment:	Design of a master plan for health commodity logistics
Client:	UNICEF
Country:	Ethiopia
Fields of expertise:	Costing Studies, Essential Medicines Financing, Health Financing and Provider Payment, Pharmaceutical Sector Review, Procurement and Tender Support, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Identification of the best options for a new HCSS, based on an analysis of the findings and recommendations of the country wide assessment. Design of a new HSCC for public health commodities and describe how it will operate. This component includes cost-benefit analysis, needs for technical assistance, training, implementation time frame, and sustainable financing system. Proposal of a comprehensive implementation plan to operationalize the proposed system. Preparation of a global cost budget for the implementation of the proposed system. Description of Actual Services Provided: Design of a New Health Commodity Supply System Definition of the Core Functions of the New System Definition of the Legal Status of the New System Defininition of who will be the suppliers and consumers of the new system in both public and private institution. Determination whether the system as proposed above can deliver supplies to meet the needs of beneficiary units cost-effectively and efficiently. Stakeholder agreement and ownership of the new system Definition of the range of products to be handled Capital works Organizational Structure and Staffing Requirements Financial and Administrative Management System Budget and costs Discussion of outsourcing services Implementation scheme
Year:	2005 - 2006

Assignment:	Plan for establishment of a financial model for blood banks in Vietnam (Phase II)
Client:	WHO Western Pacific Region
Country:	Vietnam
Fields of expertise:	Costing Studies, Health Financing and Provider Payment, HIV-AIDS-STI-TB, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative description of Project: The main objective is to prepare a financial model for blood banks in Vietnam through data analysis; estimation of costs; analysis of different sources of income in relation to national blood transfusion services; completion of intermediate report and development of detailed work plan with sub-objectives for remainder of the study. Description of actual services provided: The consultants delivered a preliminary study report for the financial model for blood banks in Vietnam and a detailed plan of work for future activities to be undertaken within the framework of the study. They presented this information in a national workshop at the National Institute of Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
Year:	2007

Assignment:	Diagnosis and reorganisation of the pharmaceutical sector
Client:	World Bank
Country:	Rwanda
Fields of expertise:	Drug Regulatory Authority Support, Drug Supply Management System Strengthening, Essential Drugs Programme Support, Essential Medicines Financing, Health Sector Reform, Medical Store Evaluation, National Medicines Policy Development, Pharmaceutical Sector Review, Planning, Organisation and Management, Quantification of Essential Drug Needs, Rational Use Surveys, Selection of Essential Medicines, Training and Human Resource Development
Description:	Narrative Description of Project: Diagnosis and reorganisation of the pharmaceutical sector in Rwanda (public and private sector). Development of a national policy and legislation for the pharmaceutical sector. Institutional strengthening of the Pharmaceutical Department of the Ministry of Health. Technical and organisational proposals for a new structure for a national central medical store. Quantification of the national needs for essential drugs. Development of the strategies for procurement, supply, storing and distribution of the essential drugs. Proposal for a diagnostic and treatment standard. Strategies for the registration, quality control and rational use of drugs. Development of financial policies for drugs (custom duties, price regulation, etc.). Proposal for the financing of the development plan of the pharmaceutical sector. Description of Actual Services Provided: Responsible for a detailed analysis of the pharmaceutical sector, including policy, legislation, provision and supply of drugs, drug needs by level and by sector, drug use, drug registration, drug financing aspects. Provided assistance to the Ministry of Health in all the above fields to develop proposals to reform. Assisted the Ministry of Health in developing a new central medical stores structure as a parastatal organisation. Developed a financial plan for all proposed reforms. Consensus development at a national and international workshop where proposals for reform have been presented. The actual and functional national central medical store in Kigali is based on the feasibility study and the technical proposals made by HERA-CDP.
Year:	1993 - 1994