Emerging Markets Membership

Advance Your Career and Join YOUR Regulatory Community RAPS

RAPS is proud to offer an exclusive membership package explicitly designed for professionals living in Emerging Markets, as identified by the World Bank. Connect with the world’s largest community of regulatory professionals, access trusted education, news, and research, and take the next step in your career. Only available to residents of qualified Emerging Market countries.

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Benefits Built to Help You Succeed

Members-Only Content

Stay current and lead confidently with expert insights, peer-reviewed knowledge, and more:

Regulatory Focus: Curated global regulatory news and analysis.
Exclusive peer-reviewed articles to help you anticipate trends and navigate change.
RF Quarterly: Expert authors examine trends and issues in global regulatory practice, providing in-depth content that informs daily regulatory practice.
RAPS Weekly: A concise weekly roundup of everything new and current in regulatory affairs. Stay informed on the latest news, trends, guidance, and developments impacting the regulatory profession—so you never miss what matters most.

Professional Development That Sets You Apart

Deeply discounted, emerging markets pricing on programs and resources to showcase expertise and help advance your career:

Foundation in Regulatory Affairs (FRA) is an assessment-based certificate for professionals with 0-3 years of regulatory experience and those who want to start a career in regulatory.
RAPS Online University offers a robust catalog of online courses and certificate programs to hone skills and knowledge in your area(s) of expertise.
RAPS Books cover medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and business/career development.
Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) is the leading credential for regulatory professionals in the healthcare sector.

A Global Network that Supports You

Your membership connects you with thousands of regulatory professionals worldwide:

Access Regulatory Exchange (RegEx) — a members-only discussion forum.
Join RAPS Chapters and Local Networking Groups (LNGs) — attend regional events at no cost.
Exchange ideas, ask questions, and collaborate globally.

Mentorship and Collaboration

Connect directly with peers for career advice, idea exchange, and brainstorming.

RAPS Mentoring Program allows you to pair up with someone who understands the regulatory landscape you work in and is ready to help you solve everyday challenges.
Topic-based, online Collaborative Communities connect you to regulatory professionals who share professional interests and can offer expert insights.

Research, References, and Guidelines

Make data-driven decisions with resources to help you understand the regulatory landscape, your role and responsibilities, and how to navigate and excel throughout your career:

Get Involved. Be Seen. Make an Impact

Get involved, give back, and contribute to the global regulatory community. Find the right opportunity and become a RAPS volunteer leader by:

Serve on committees.
Speak at conferences.
Join a task force, board, or committee.
Become a student ambassador
Write an article

RAPS supports and empowers you to be a voice in shaping the future of regulation.

Maximize Value for Just $55/year

This exclusive Emerging Market membership offers the same high-quality benefits as full membership — at a fraction of the cost. Enjoy discounted rates on:

Certifications
Courses
Publications
Events
And more

Connect. Grow. Lead Join the World’s Most Trusted Regulatory Community

If you live in an Emerging Market country, you can become a full RAPS member through deeply discounted, emerging market pricing of $55/year. We encourage you to take advantage of this special membership package to optimize benefits and access to regulatory resources and your global regulatory community. No matter where you are along your career path, RAPS is here to help you connect, grow and lead.

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Emerging Market Countries

Persons residing in countries classified by the World Bank as low, low-middle, or upper-middle economies qualify for RAPS membership dues discounts. This program is designed to make member benefits and joining our community more accessible.

Please review the list of World Bank countries below. If your country is on the list, you may join at the discounted rate.

Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia And Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verge
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo Rep.
Costa Rica
Côte D'Ivoire
Cuba
Democratic Republic of Congo
Djibouti
Dominica

Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya

Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
Samoa

Sao Tome And Principe
Senegal
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Swaziland
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkiye
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabw