Members shall commit to harmonization, convergence, competence, collaboration and reliance.

Members shall adhere to confidentiality standards to ensure the integrity of data, information, and decisions.

Members shall use the platform to enhance their capacity through discussion, advancement of knowledge and exposure to policies and procedures pertaining to regulatory and ethics oversight.

Members shall jointly develop guidelines, policies, and regulatory frameworks for adoption, adaptation, and implementation in their countries for the ethics and regulatory oversight of clinical trials.

The mandate, mission, objectives, and agenda of AVAREF shall be determined by its membership and governing bodies.