IAVI Report on Advance Market Commitments

An article by Catherine Zandonella in IAVI report looks at Advance Market Commitments. This is a very useful introduction to the main issues from an organization with expertise in vaccine development, and a strong interest in both direct and indirect funding.

Vaccines are the best way to protect the most vulnerable victims of the AIDS pandemic, such as women and children, says Kate Taylor, IAVI's senior director of policy and advocacy. "It is critical to continue care today but also to develop the next generation of preventive technologies because the tools we have today are not sufficient," she says. "Developing a vaccine against HIV is one of the greatest scientific challenges of all time. The science is really hard. Advance market mechanisms provide incentive for the required long-term commitment and significant investment."