Table 3 Main functions of research ethics committees in countries that reported their existence
From: Status of national research bioethics committees in the WHO African region
Functions | Percentage (Frequency) |
|---|---|
Review and approve all research protocols on human subjects | 100% (18/18) |
Ensure that projects sponsored by external donors are submitted for approval to ethical clearance committee of the initiating country | 5% (1/18) |
Build the capacity of institutional and regional ethical clearance committees | 11% (2/18) |
Give clearance for export of samples or specimens for research related to human health | 5% (1/18) |
Coordinating and promoting research | 22% (4/18) |