New Manufacturing Technologies And Regulatory Convergence Expected To Improve Access In Developing Countries
Executive Summary
The key to increasing access to biopharmaceuticals and vaccines in developing countries and to break affordability barriers is through advanced manufacturing platforms and regulatory partnerships such as AVAREF and through WHO's standards setting activities. Yet doubts about the continuing viability of the CPP in promoting access were expressed at recent industry meeting.
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