{"id":8699,"date":"2026-01-16T17:01:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diis7880.odns.fr\/services-6\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T21:30:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T21:30:30","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/afcra-smo.org\/en\/services\/","title":{"rendered":"Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"afcra-hero\">\n  <div style=\"position:absolute;top:-60px;right:-60px;width:300px;height:300px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(201,168,76,0.08);\"><\/div>\n  <div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:-80px;left:-40px;width:250px;height:250px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);\"><\/div>\n  <div style=\"position:relative;z-index:1;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"afcra-logo-dark-bg lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/afcra-smo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/LOGO-AFCRA-FINAL-scaled.png\" alt=\"Logo AFCRA\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1067;\">\n    <div class=\"afcra-badge\">Our Services<\/div>\n    <h1>A single partner for your clinical trials in Francophone Africa<\/h1>\n    <p>AFCRA supports Sponsors, CROs and investigation sites through four complementary pillars to secure the execution of clinical trials in Francophone Africa.<\/p>\n    <div>\n      <a class=\"afcra-btn-gold\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a>\n      <a class=\"afcra-btn-outline\" href=\"\/en\/a-propos\/\">Who are we<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"afcra-section-gray afcra-section-center\">\n  <span class=\"afcra-label\">Our 4 pillars<\/span>\n  <div class=\"afcra-title\" style=\"margin-bottom:48px;\">What we do for you<\/div>\n  <div class=\"afcra-cards\">\n\n    <div class=\"afcra-card afcra-card-top-gold\" style=\"border:2px solid #C9A84C;\">\n      <div style=\"font-size:2em;margin-bottom:16px;\">\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f<\/div>\n      <h3>Site Management Organization (SMO)<\/h3>\n      <p>Strengthen the organization and performance of investigation sites to secure the operational execution of clinical trials, in conjunction with Sponsors and CROs.<\/p>\n      <div style=\"margin-top:20px;\">\n        <a class=\"afcra-btn-gold\" href=\"\/en\/site-management-smo\/\">Discover the service \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"afcra-card afcra-card-top-dark\" style=\"border:2px solid #1B3A6B;\">\n      <div style=\"font-size:2em;margin-bottom:16px;\">\ud83d\udccb<\/div>\n      <h3>Regulatory &amp; Ethical Support<\/h3>\n      <p>Prepare, submit and monitor regulatory and ethical files to control deadlines, reduce risks and ensure compliance.<\/p>\n      <div style=\"margin-top:20px;\">\n        <a class=\"afcra-btn-dark\" href=\"\/en\/support-reglementaire\/\">Access support \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"afcra-card afcra-card-top-gold\" style=\"border:2px solid #C9A84C;\">\n      <div style=\"font-size:2em;margin-bottom:16px;\">\ud83c\udf93<\/div>\n      <h3>Clinical Research Training<\/h3>\n      <p>To train and professionalize teams with content adapted to the French-speaking African context, including ARC\/CRA training with a recognized Canadian certificate.<\/p>\n      <div style=\"margin-top:20px;\">\n        <a class=\"afcra-btn-gold\" href=\"\/en\/formations\/\">Discover the training courses \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"afcra-card afcra-card-top-dark\" style=\"border:2px solid #1B3A6B;\">\n      <div style=\"font-size:2em;margin-bottom:16px;\">\ud83d\udc65<\/div>\n      <h3>Availability &amp; Opportunities<\/h3>\n      <p>Identify and mobilize qualified resources in clinical research with supervision and quality monitoring ensured by AFCRA.<\/p>\n      <div style=\"margin-top:20px;\">\n        <a class=\"afcra-btn-dark\" href=\"\/en\/mise-a-disposition-opportunites\/\">View opportunities \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"afcra-section-gray afcra-section-center\" style=\"padding-bottom:0 !important;\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"afcra-section-white afcra-section-center\" style=\"padding-top:56px !important;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;\">\n  <span class=\"afcra-label\">In summary<\/span>\n  <div class=\"afcra-title\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px;\">Our specific missions<\/div>\n<div class=\"afcra-checklist\" style=\"    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);    max-width:860px;    column-gap:40px;    margin:0 auto;    padding:0 24px;    box-sizing:border-box;    width:90%;    left:50%;    position:relative;    transform:translateX(-50%);  \">\n    <div class=\"afcra-check-item\">\n      <span style=\"color:#C9A84C;font-size:1.3em;flex-shrink:0;\">\u2705<\/span>\n      <span>Strengthening the organization and performance of sites<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afcra-check-item\">\n      <span style=\"color:#C9A84C;font-size:1.3em;flex-shrink:0;\">\u2705<\/span>\n      <span>Simplify regulatory and ethical procedures<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afcra-check-item\">\n      <span style=\"color:#C9A84C;font-size:1.3em;flex-shrink:0;\">\u2705<\/span>\n      <span>Training and supporting clinical research teams<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afcra-check-item\">\n      <span style=\"color:#C9A84C;font-size:1.3em;flex-shrink:0;\">\u2705<\/span>\n      <span>Preparing sites for audits and inspections<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afcra-check-item\">\n      <span style=\"color:#C9A84C;font-size:1.3em;flex-shrink:0;\">\u2705<\/span>\n      <span>Mobilize qualified operational resources<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afcra-check-item\">\n      <span style=\"color:#C9A84C;font-size:1.3em;flex-shrink:0;\">\u2705<\/span>\n      <span>Ensure close field monitoring and structured reporting<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afcra-check-item\">\n      <span style=\"color:#C9A84C;font-size:1.3em;flex-shrink:0;\">\u2705<\/span>\n      <span>Support for operational research for international organizations and funding agencies<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"afcra-check-item\">\n      <span style=\"color:#C9A84C;font-size:1.3em;flex-shrink:0;\">\u2705<\/span>\n      <span>Personalized support adapted to the French-speaking African context<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"afcra-section-gray afcra-section-center\">\n  <span class=\"afcra-label\">Benefits<\/span>\n  <div class=\"afcra-title\" style=\"margin-bottom:48px;\">What you gain with AFCRA<\/div>\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;text-align:left;\">\n    <!-- Sponsors & CROs \u2014 BLEU -->\n    <div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"100\" style=\"background:#1B3A6B;border-radius:12px;padding:28px 24px;\">\n      <h3 style=\"color:#C9A84C;font-size:1.1em;margin-bottom:20px;font-weight:700;\">\ud83c\udfe6 Sponsors, CROs &amp; Biotech\/Pharma<\/h3>\n      <ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\">\n        <li style=\"color:#fff;font-size:0.95em;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);line-height:1.6;\">\u2705 Fewer fragile or underperforming websites<\/li>\n        <li style=\"color:#fff;font-size:0.95em;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);line-height:1.6;\">\u2705 Clear visibility on deadlines, quality, and on-site execution<\/li>\n        <li style=\"color:#fff;font-size:0.95em;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);line-height:1.6;\">\u2705 A single local operational contact<\/li>\n        <li style=\"color:#fff;font-size:0.95em;padding:10px 0;line-height:1.6;\">\u2705 Saves time on local regulations<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- ONG & bailleurs \u2014 DOR\u00c9 -->\n    <div data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"200\" style=\"background:#C9A84C;border-radius:12px;padding:28px 24px;\">\n      <h3 style=\"color:#1B3A6B;font-size:1.1em;margin-bottom:20px;font-weight:700;\">\ud83c\udf10 Academic institutions, NGOs &amp; donors<\/h3>\n      <ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\">\n        <li style=\"color:#fff;font-size:0.95em;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);line-height:1.6;\">\u2705 Field expertise for operational and interventional research<\/li>\n        <li style=\"color:#fff;font-size:0.95em;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);line-height:1.6;\">\u2705 Knowledge of Francophone African contexts<\/li>\n        <li style=\"color:#fff;font-size:0.95em;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);line-height:1.6;\">\u2705 Support for monitoring and evaluation 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