Strengthening capacity for clinical research in sub-Saharan Africa: partnerships and networks.

Global research collaboration, through partnerships and networks, is an effective way to deliver highly impactful and sustainable research that is collectively owned and promoted for the global good. Many models exist for effective North-South collaborations that are built on trust and balanced benefits. The European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) model emphasises capacity development in clinical trials and product-focused implementation research.