Local production of medicines is a topic that has become a priority for many African countries, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic. This report finds that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) can help improve the business case for local pharmaceutical production in Africa provided due attention is paid to meeting the needs of pharmaceutical investors, structuring the SEZ to address local access to medicines and by engaging key stakeholders.

General Assembly resolution 70/186 mandates the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy to conduct voluntary peer reviews on consumer protection law and policy. This publication serves as basis for the Voluntary Peer Review on Consumer Protection Law and Policy of Chile.