Projects

Procurement Cooperation

Designed and deployed the SADC Medicines Database (SMD), enabling regional transparency in prices, regulatory status, and supplier info.
Supported pooled procurement initiatives with Member States and regional economic communities.
Provided technical input on good procurement practices and QA systems.

Contributed to the establishment and ongoing work of ZAZIBONA and national regulatory strengthening frameworks.
Partnered with WHO, AUDA-NEPAD, and ministries to align policies for regional harmonisation.
Supported joint regulatory assessments, QA policies, and digital linkage with procurement systems.

Working with Civil Society organisations to collaborate on Harnessing the TRIPS flexibilities in promoting access to medicines
Use of evidence based data to improve transparency in and accountability
Trained and supported local CSOs via the TENDAI Monitoring Network.
Funded Consumer Action Forums (CAFs) in Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania to improve budget accountability and medicine access.
Partner for cross-border IP and access advocacy.

We work with Civil Society organisations and regional forums on harnessing the TRIPS flexibilities in promotion of access to medicines
Assist Member States with review and reform of Intellectual Property legislation for TRIPS flexibilities in improving access to medicines
Technical support and work groups in multiple countries (Botswana, eSwatini, Indonesia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Ukraine, Seychelles, Zambia, Zimbabwe)
Convened regional learning exchanges and parliamentary briefings for IP awareness
To read more on Trade, TRIPS and Access to medicines visit our Regional and Country Reports page

Provided consultancy and support to tailor digital tools for medicine management and reporting.
Tailored full stack development solutions
Electronic Medicines Management System
Developed the Smart Med Box – a mobile-connected, NFC-enabled adherence and inventory tool for chronic patients.
- Enables medicine tracking, missed dose alerts, and donor reporting on medicine usage.
- Piloting with countries, pharmacies and NGOs; future integration into repeat scripts and digital health platforms.