Provision Language
Definitions
“Equitable Access” means the principle that appropriate vaccines are first available to populations when and where they are needed to end an Outbreak or curtail an epidemic or pandemic, regardless of ability to pay, in accordance with CEPI’s Equitable Access Policy, the terms of Clause 14 and the Equitable Access Plan.
12. COMPLIANCE
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12.3 Partner Responsibilities. Each Partner:
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12.3.6 shall comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement that are being adopted in furtherance of CEPI’s Equitable Access Policy, which is further described in Clause 14 of this Agreement; provided that the Parties acknowledge that the Partner’s obligations set forth Clause 14 herein shall be deemed to comply with, and to satisfy any specific performance obligations under, CEPI’s Equitable Access Policy.
14. EQUITABLE ACCESS
14.1 Commitment to Equitable Access. Each Partner and CEPI confirm their commitment to achieving Equitable Access to the results of all CEPI-supported programmes, whether in an Outbreak, Increased Outbreak Preparation Need, epidemic or pandemic situation, as provided herein with respect to any Project Vaccine in accordance with CEPI’s “Equitable Access Policy”.
14.2 Equitable Access Plan
14.2.1 The initial plan to support such Equitable Access commitment is set out in Annex E (the “Equitable Access Plan”); and the Equitable Access Plan shall be reviewed by the JMAG and/or the Equitable Access Group after it is established in accordance with Clause 14.3 no less than every [***] and shall take into account, as applicable, changes in COGs over time, production yield and volume and production economics. The Equitable Access Plan shall be updated throughout the Term to reflect such reviews or as otherwise agreed between the Parties. A significantly more detailed Equitable Access Plan shall be agreed promptly after the Equitable Access Group is established. Each Partner will keep CEPI fully and regularly informed of its adherence to the Equitable Access Plan and its progress, or lack thereof, in meeting its objectives.
14.2.2 The Equitable Access Plan shall include a commitment from the Partners to negotiate future purchase, allocation and supply commitments in respect of the Project Vaccine(s), with purchasers in LMICs and UMICs, including with relevant international public health stakeholders such as Gavi, UNICEF and the Pan American Health Organisation.
Appendix E
