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E-DRUG: Bulk Purchasing Schemes
My subscription to e-drug must have been timely. I was registered
today and I am happy to respond to the BPS issue right away. I am currently
working
on an assignment for the SADC Secretariat in Botswana on the development of
a BPS for the procurement of anti-TB drugs among 11 SADC countries. We are
in a draft reporting stage. A concluding workshop among all stakeholders is
planned for 24 August in Pretoria. I may discuss with my client to share
the basic ideas, findings and concepts in a broader framework. In the
meantime I'd appreciate any hints, comments or references on the issue. For
southern Africa the whole concept is quite new. During our study we have
hardly come across trans-national initiatives of a similar nature.
Johan A. van de Gronden
Director International Procurement Agency SA (Pty) Ltd
P.O. Box 778
Irene 0062
Pretoria
South Africa
Tel +27 12 667 6422
Fax +27 12 667 6751
Email: JohanVandegronden@compuserve.com
Website: http://www.ipa-bv.nl
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