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First SMO in Francophone Africa

We make investigation sites operational, compliant and ready for international clinical trials.

AFCRA — the leading SMO for clinical trials in Francophone Africa: Ivory Coast, Senegal, Guinea, DRC, Cameroon, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali and beyond.

Équipe AFCRA sur le terrain

Who is AFCRA aimed at?
We support three key profiles
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Sponsors & CROs

Securing field execution, reducing operational risks and meeting deadlines.

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Investigation sites

Structuring the organization, strengthening teams and gaining international credibility.

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Research professionals

To train and develop skills with training adapted to the African context.

AFCRA in figures
Our data expertise
20+
years of experience
2
expert founders
4
service pillars
16
escorted sites
100+
clinical trials
Our missions
What AFCRA actually does
Operational management of clinical trial sites
Regulatory and ethical support
Structuring and strengthening field teams
Provision of qualified personnel
Practical training in clinical research
ARC/CRA Training — Canadian Recognized Certification
Preparation for audits and inspections
Our strengths
Why choose AFCRA?
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Expertise in Francophone Africa

The only SMO entirely dedicated to the realities on the ground in Francophone Africa.

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ICH-GCP E6(R3) standards

International standards applied with in-depth knowledge of African contexts.

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operational approach

No theoretical advice — practical support from start to finish.

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Tailored support

Every project is unique. We tailor our approach to your specific needs.

Our story
Recognized expertise

AFCRA was founded by two women, clinical research professionals, each with over 20 years of international experience in clinical research.

They understand the requirements of international Sponsors and CROs as well as the operational realities of investigation sites in Francophone Africa.

20+
years of experience
ICH-GCP
E6(R3) certified
Fondatrices AFCRA

The founders of AFCRA — each with 20+ years of international experience

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