This publication was prepared by the staff of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and PATH, with technical support from the Medicines Policy and Regulatory Reforms Technical committee and other external contributions.

This document is meant to be used as a training guide on regulatory systems strengthening in Africa for National Medicines Regulatory Authorities, Regional Economic Communities and all other stakeholders directly or indirectly working in, or able to influence and support regulatory systems at country, regional or continental level.