Mapping and Situational Analysis of Ethics Review Committees Across the Pacific Tender

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Country : Philippines

Summary : Mapping and Situational Analysis of Ethics Review Committees Across the Pacific

Deadline : 06 Jun 2025

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TOT Ref.No.: 120003602

Document Ref. No. : WPRO/05-2025/DSI-REI/268216

Financier : World Health Organization (WHO)

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Pacific Island Countries (PICs) are increasingly engaged in international health research, both regionally and internationally. However, the capacity to provide effective ethical oversight through national Ethics Review Committees (ERCs) varies widely across the region. While some countries haveestablished ERCs and supporting governance mechanisms, many others are in early or developing stages, facing challenges such as limited institutional capacity, lack of trained committee members, under-resourced secretariats, and the absence of clear national policies and standard operating procedures.Thesedisparities in research ethics governance create regional inequities, increase vulnerability to externally driven research agendas, and limit countries' ability to safeguard the rights, interests, and well-being of research participants and communities. Strengthening research ethics capacity in thePacific is critical to ensuring that health research is conducted in a manner that respects local contexts, upholds international ethical standards, and delivers meaningful benefits to local populations.In May 2025, a Member State workshop on Strengthening research ethics governance in Pacific islandcountries, convened by WHO in collaboration with the Pacific Academy of Sciences and the Pacific Community, brought together representatives from 13 PICs, experts and key stakeholders. Participants highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive, context-sensitive mapping of ERC capacityacro...
Publish Date: 29-May-2025
UN Orgnization: WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
Type of Notice: Request for proposal

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