From OAU to AU: Rethinking Supranational Governance in Africa

Fágbàyíbọ̀, Babátúndé

doi:10.1057/978-1-349-95232-8_47

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“…Thus, with the inception of the AMA, NRA staff may be expected to lend expertise to a national regulator, two regional medicines regulatory harmonization initiatives and a continental regulatory authority. Literature supports this finding, and scholars argue that having multiple RECs with overlapping and replicated membership has contributed to failures to integrate and establish supranational institutions ( Fagbayibo, 2010 ). This is due to the RECs lacking unity in their approaches and goals.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…This opportunity can quickly become reality by using the experience acquired over the last 10 years of harmonization activities in Africa, lessons learned during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic as well as the expedited implementation of modern and innovative solutions ( International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA) ). A number of attempts at supranationalism have been made in Africa over the years, and some of these attempts have succeeded while others have failed ( Fagbayibo, 2010 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Drawing lessons from previous supranationalism successes, African states participate in regional integration initiatives due to the desire to accrue immediate-to-long-term benefits; however, when these benefits do not materialize, it is likely that the country will either partially commit to the objectives of integration or completely pull out ( Fagbayibo, 2010 ). In this study, enabling access to medical products across the continent is considered a benefit of establishing the AMA.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In Africa, there is typically a considerable difference between commitment to supranationalism at public fora and the creation of an environment that is conducive for operational success ( Fagbayibo, 2010 ). This is attributed to the lack of political will on the part of African governments to bring goals and objectives to fruition ( Thompson, 1990 ).…”

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“…This, however, is not the reason for duplication. Countries join more than one REC for strategic reasons such as having a decision-making role in different regions in Africa ( Fagbayibo, 2010 ).…”

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The process of ratifying the treaty to establish the African Medicines Agency: perspectives of national regulatory agencies

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The vision of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) is to ensure that all Africans have access to affordable medical products that meet internationally recognised standards of quality, safety and efficacy for priority diseases/conditions. The AMA is being established by a treaty which had to be ratified by a minimum of 15 African countries. Although there was no deadline, the ratification process has been slower than expected. This study therefore analysed the rationale, perceived benefits, enabling factors and challenges of the AMA’s establishment. This study was a qualitative, cross-sectional, census survey of the national medicines regulatory authorities (NRAs) of 45 African countries. The heads of NRAs and a senior NRA staff member were contacted to complete self-administered questionnaires. The existence of mature NRAs, the desire to have harmonised regulatory systems, the presence of strong political will and appropriate advocacy to expedite treaty signing are all enabling factors for AMA treaty signing. The challenges reported include the fact that the process is slow and there is limited understanding of the process. Competing national priorities, changes in office bearers in the public system and stagnation of the process at the ministerial level were also challenges reported. This study has improved the understanding of the treaty signing and ratification process, and the perceived benefits and enabling factors of signing and ratification from African NRAs’ perspective. NRAs also highlighted challenges encountered in the process. Addressing these challenges will result in effective medicines regulation by galvanising technical support, regulatory expertise and resources at a continental level.

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Regional Integration in Africa and Southern Africa: An Appraisal of Conventional Approaches

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Regional Economic Communities and Integration in Southern Africa

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(Re)Negotiating Existence: Pan-Africanism and the Role of African Union in a Changing Global Order

Oloruntoba

2023

Global Studies Quarterly

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The continued relevance of Pan-Africanism is rooted in the continuity of the domestic and global forces that propelled its emergence almost two centuries ago. Far from being over, racial capitalism and neoimperial forces and conditions continue to define the global capitalist order in an even more virulent form through neoliberal globalization. The increasing securitization of Africa through building of military bases by old and emerging global powers is one main evidence of coloniality of power. The expectations of early Pan-Africanists that a just and equitable global order can be forged, which recognizes and respects global diversity and ensures complementary development, have remained largely elusive. This paper examines the above issues in the context of a changing global order, in which Africa continues to occupy a peripheral position. The overarching questions are as follows: What is the relevance of Pan-Africanism in contemporary times? In view of the ongoing reforms at the African Union, how can the organization foster a new form of Pan-Africanism that can lead to the repositioning of Africa in global affairs? These questions will be analyzed using Pan-Africanism as a theoretical framework, historicism, and archival data from the African Union as well as data from secondary sources. The paper concludes that Pan-Africanism and a reformed African Union can help reposition Africa to contribute to the remaking of the international order in ways that are inclusive, humane, and mutually beneficial.

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From OAU to AU: Rethinking Supranational Governance in Africa

Cited by 5 publications

References 10 publications

The process of ratifying the treaty to establish the African Medicines Agency: perspectives of national regulatory agencies

The process of ratifying the treaty to establish the African Medicines Agency: perspectives of national regulatory agencies

Regional Integration in Africa and Southern Africa: An Appraisal of Conventional Approaches

(Re)Negotiating Existence: Pan-Africanism and the Role of African Union in a Changing Global Order

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