The Need For Greater R&D SpendingHistorically, research and development (R&D) has been poorly funded on the continent. The Opportunity To Boost Pharmaceutical Manufacturing CapacityAfrica offers ample opportunities to boost pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity via international partnerships and knowledge transfers. South Africa's pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity is also expanding, with new partnerships and investments in the production of generic drugs and vaccines. Integrating The African Pharmaceutical MarketThe possibility of an integrated African market provides a significant incentive for progress across the pharmaceutical value chain. In a related development, COVID-19 is accelerating African countries' efforts to diversify their economies with increased focus on industrialization.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 28, 2021 20:26 UTC