This landmark Africa CDC report shows that investing in health R&D can drive economic growth, create millions of skilled jobs, strengthen manufacturing, attract private investment and reduce dependency on imported health technologies.
The findings show that if African countries achieve the African Union target of investing 1% of GDP in research and development, with 15% allocated to health R&D:
The evidence is clear:
- Africa would generate $668 billion in additional GDP over 20 years
- Every $1 invested would return $137 in economic value
- Investments would break even within four years
- 4.56 million jobs would be created by 2044
- Public investment would crowd in billions in private capital ($5 for every $1 invested)
The report positions health R&D not simply as a health expenditure, but as a strategic pillar of economic sovereignty, industrial development and regional competitiveness.
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Download the full report in English, French, Portuguese and Arabic, and supporting materials including the advocacy deck, policy brief and case studies.
