The roles and responsibilities of the Forum are to:

1. Develop technical guidelines on strengthening and harmonizing regulatory systems for blood products

2. Disseminate knowledge materials and training resources relevant to blood regulation

3. Promote information sharing, regulatory convergence and reliance among Regulatory Authorities through harmonization of regulation of blood products

4. Support implementation at national and regional level of regulatory harmonization for blood products

5. Oversee projects developed at the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in blood product quality and safety consistent with the vision of AMRH, relying on the expertise and input from RECs and from ABRF Working Sub Groups, and ensure their dissemination and advocacy through all RECs

6. Develop innovative regulatory pathways for blood products including common data collection, risk assessment, compliance methods and common tools to address new and emerging threats

7. Recommend mechanisms for funding and sustaining the Forum`s activities