|
ABOUT THE DRUG INFORMATION ASSOCIATION (DIA)
With almost 20,000 members worldwide, the Drug Information Association (DIA) is the premier memberdriven organization encompassing the full continuum of disciplines in the pharmaceutical and related industries. The mission of DIA is to serve and develop members by providing a neutral, global forum that promotes the exchange of information critical to their professional performance and achievement. The goal of DIA is to be the most effective means for members to obtain the knowledge they need to advance their career, their profession, and their organization.
ABOUT THE EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES & ASSOCIATIONS (EFPIA)
EFPIA is the voice of the pharmaceutical industry in Europe. Through its membership, EFPIA represents 2,200 companies committed to researching, developing, and bringing to patients new medicines that improve health and quality of life around the world. The mission of EFPIA is to improve the competitiveness of the research-based pharmaceutical industry in Europe in a regulatory and political environment, which above all stimulates R&D and rewards innovation.
ABOUT THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (SADC)
SADC consists of 14 Member States (approximately 200 million people): Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. SADC’s clear mission statement is "To promote sustainable and equitable economic growth and socio-economic development through efficient productive systems, deeper co-operation and integration, good governance, and durable peace and security, so that the region emerges as a competitive and effective player in international relations and the world economy". This mission is anchored on the common values and principles and the historical and cultural affinities that exist between the people of Southern Africa."
|