Client & Dates
ECOWAS Commission | 2021–2024
Client Challenge
The ECOWAS Commission required an empirical, region-wide assessment of local medicines manufacturing capacity, operational constraints, and regulatory policy barriers to guide industrial policy and local production initiatives.
BethAri’s Role
Lead consultancy commissioned to execute a comprehensive mapping, quantification, and strategic review of local pharmaceutical manufacturing across the region.
Approach
Multi-country field surveys, facility audits, production volume quantification, supply chain constraint analysis, and extensive regional stakeholder consultations across all 15 ECOWAS member states.
Deliverables
A 118-page final regional report (updated February 2024) detailing pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, technical bottlenecks, regulatory policy constraints, and actionable development recommendations.
Evidenced Results
Formally validated by regional ministers, regulators, and industry leaders in February 2024, establishing the definitive empirical baseline for West African pharmaceutical industrial strategy.
Contributing Experts
Dr Chinedu Madichie (Lead), Mr Benjamin Botwe, Mr Olakunle Okelola, and Senior Industry Policy Specialists.