Health & Pharma: Building Competitive African Pharmaceutical Capacity
May 11, 2026 | 12:00 PM EAT - 12:30 PM EAT
Agora Produce
Description
This panel will discuss the conditions necessary for the development of a competitive African pharmaceutical industry. It will address issues relating to regulation, the market, local production and industrial partnerships. The discussion will bring together manufacturers, distributors and the continental regulator.
Summary :
This panel discussion highlights the critical need for African nations to transition from raw mineral extraction to local industrial processing to achieve economic sovereignty and sustainable development. Experts emphasize that this shift requires a "win-win" partnership between Africa and Europe, focusing on technology transfer, professional training for youth, and the integration of sustainable environmental practices. Ultimately, the participants argue that by de-risking value chains through digitalization, clean energy, and coordinated financing, Africa can successfully leverage its natural resources to drive long-term industrial growth.
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