This paper was prepared by Mr Eshetu Wondemagegnehu, Department of Essential Drugs and Other Medicines. It builds on discussions and earlier work on how to strengthen drug regulation at the country level. Comments and contributions to the paper from the following people are gratefully acknowledged: Ms Kari Bremer, Ms Daphne Fresle, Dr Suzanne Hill, Mr Ishmail Joseph, Dr David Ofori-Adjei, Dr Jonathan D. Quick, Dr Sauwakon Ratanawijitrasin, Dr Valerio Reggi, and Ms Jacqueline Sawyer.

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