European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership

EDCTP mission is to accelerate the development of new or improved drugs and vaccines against these diseases, with a focus on phase II and III clinical trials and on sub-Saharan Africa.

The activities of the EDCTP include four main topics:

1. Activities linked to networking and coordination of European national programmes and the activities carried out in the developing countries
2. Research and training development activities to
a. Support clinical trials in the developing countries
b. Strengthen capacities in the developing countries
3. Activities to ensure the development, visibility and sustainability of the EDCTP Programme
4. Basic activities for the EDCTP Programme such as secretariat services information management

These activities are covering seven main areas:

1. Networking and coordination of European national programmes and with their partners in the south
2. Networking and coordination of African national programmes
3. Supporting relevant clinical trials
4. Strengthening the African capacity in this field
5. Advocacy and fundraising
6. Management
7. Information management