From Treaty to Action: Empowering African Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Through AMA’s Regulatory Innovation Framework

Join us to explore how AMA’s mandate benefits local manufacturers, with the new SME & Innovation Office making this a timely moment.

We invite stakeholders, partners, and industry leaders to register their interest in our upcoming side event focused on translating AMA’s mandate into tangible benefits for local manufacturers. The session will spotlight practical opportunities for SMEs and innovators to engage, grow, and benefit from regional market access and policy alignment.

This timely discussion will also unpack the role of the newly launched SME & Innovation Office and what it means for manufacturers seeking support, partnerships, and scale. Spaces are limited—register your interest to receive updates, confirm participation, and help shape the conversation.

This side event aims to:

  1. Explore appropriate regulatory pathways that will accelerate access to innovative products and facilitate local manufacturing in Africa
  2. Present AMA regulatory tools for SMEs, including early scientific and regulatory advice as well as guidance; reliance mechanisms, responsive procedures, and vigilance framework
  3. Align regulatory discussions with broader priorities of health sovereignty and medical products industrialization in Africa