Publication: July 2024 Ayala Consulting Partners with JCP Regulatorios S.A.S. to Develop Comprehensive Pharmacovigilance Web Application Quito, Ecuador – July 28, 2024 – Ayala Consulting, renowned for its excellence in technological solutions, has been contracted by JCP Regulatorios S.A.S., a leading regulatory support company in Ecuador, to develop an advanced pharmacovigilance web application. This innovative system is designed to store and manage various types of reports, ensuring robust and efficient monitoring of medication safety. JCP Regulatorios S.A.S. focuses on assisting pharmaceutical companies in complying with Ecuadorian regulatory standards, from obtaining Good Manufacturing Practices (BPM) certification to securing sanitary registrations. The new pharmacovigilance system will significantly enhance JCP’s ability to support these companies by providing a reliable platform for managing adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Key Features of the Web Application: Record Management: The system will allow the addition of records by all user profiles, while editing will be restricted and deletion will be exclusive to the administrator profile. Search Filters: Users can filter records by date, ID number, unique ADR code, and attachment name, facilitating the location of specific information. Unlimited Attachments: Attachments can be added without restrictions, improving the documentation of each case. Advanced Reports: The system will generate detailed reports with search options by name, date, ID number, unique code, and attachment names. There will be two types of reports to handle privacy: complete for doctors and with initials of names to generate lists. Multi-Company Support: Support for multiple companies within the same application, with user access restricted according to the specific permissions of each company. Potential Impact on JCP and the Health System in Ecuador This partnership marks a significant step forward in enhancing the pharmacovigilance capabilities of JCP Regulatorios S.A.S., thereby contributing to the overall safety and well-being of patients in Ecuador. The implementation of this advanced pharmacovigilance web application will empower JCP Regulatorios S.A.S. to better monitor and manage medication safety, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and enhanced public health. The system will streamline the process of recording and managing adverse drug reactions, allowing for quicker identification of potential safety issues and facilitating more effective responses. This proactive approach to medication safety is expected to set a new standard in the Ecuadorian pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the importance of comprehensive and efficient pharmacovigilance practices. By ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and providing a reliable platform for managing pharmacovigilance data, the new system will not only benefit JCP Regulatorios S.A.S. but also serve as a model for other companies in the industry. The collaboration between Ayala Consulting and JCP Regulatorios S.A.S. demonstrates a commitment to leveraging technology to enhance public health and safety. ...
Publication: July 2024 SOPROEN Expands Market Presence with Consultancy Services for Oil Sector Quito, Ecuador – July 5, 2024 – In a strategic move to broaden its market reach, SOPROEN has signed an alliance with Entrix Latin America to assist oil and mining companies in developing comprehensive community relations plans. Entrix has signed a consultancy service contract with Grand Tierra Energy Inc. (GTE) to develop such a plan. GTE is an international energy company focused on oil and natural gas exploration and production in Ecuador and Colombia. This consultancy project aims to enhance GTE’s relationship with communities residing within the company’s designated blocks in Ecuador. The initiative seeks to improve the various capitals these communities interact with: human, natural, financial, social, cultural, and physical. The objective is to create a comprehensive plan in which GTE will complement actions in favor of these communities undertaken by the central, provincial and municipal governments in the short and medium term. The Comprehensive Community Relations Plan to be carried out by GTE will foster a more robust and sustainable approach to community engagement and development. This partnership signifies a significant milestone for SOPROEN, marking its foray into Ecuador’s oil sector. It underscores SOPROEN’s unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility and driving sustainable development within the communities it serves. ...
Publication: May 2024 Workshop on International Experience of Single Windows for Citizen Services Implementation Quito, Ecuador – June 15, 2024 – As part of the dialogue for the preparation of the Second Additional Financing of the Social Protection Networks Project, a workshop was held in Quito, Ecuador on June 15, 2024, on the international experience of the implementation and operation of the Single Social Window in local contexts, close to citizens. The workshop was led by World Bank social protection specialists in Ecuador with the participation of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion (MIES), and the Social Registry. The objective of the workshop was to obtain a first approximation of the scope and operability for the permanent update of information on the socioeconomic conditions of Ecuadorian households and the referral to state benefits at both national and local levels, as well as to show international experiences in this context to highlight the applicability challenges in the Ecuadorian context. Francisco Ayala, President of SOPROEN, was invited as a speaker to present international experiences in the design and implementation of Single Window for Citizen Services. Lessons learned from two previous interventions implemented by the company in Malawi and St. Kitts and Nevis were shared, along with discussions on European experiences such as those from France and Portugal, and Latin American contexts such as Colombia and Chile. Francisco Ayala also presented a proposed implementation model for the Single Window for Citizen Services tailored to the Ecuadorian case as a means to facilitate communication between citizens and service providers within the Social Protection System (public and non-public). ...
SOPROEN and APCA NEOPLAN have secured a contract from the World Bank to provide technical assistance for crafting the National Plan for the Comprehensive Protection of the Rights of the Elderly. Their task involves conducting a diagnostic assessment of the current status of elderly rights compliance and aiding the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion in setting national targets and identifying indicators to address identified issues. The consultancy aims to create sectoral and territorial planning guidelines, alongside a management model for effective plan implementation. Additionally, mechanisms for monitoring, follow-up, and evaluation will be recommended to ensure policy implementation and continuous improvement in elderly rights protection. To read the entire news Click Here ...
