
Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Science journalists can stimulate public debate in areas where science and technology impacts the social and natural worlds. But how can effective science journalism be encouraged in the developing world?
(Photo credit: Flickr/birdfarm)
Technical creativity needs nurturing at the grassroots
Efforts to promote sustainable development must tap into technologies developed locally, driven by community needs and priorities.
Asia–Pacific Analysis: Putting the science into policy
Countries in the region need an organised, concerted effort to strengthen scientific input into decision-making, urges Crispin Maslog.
25 April 2012
|
EN
20 March 2012
|
EN
|
ES
Source: Journal of Science Communication
Media is part of the fight against climate change
The media matters in the fight against climate change, and policymakers must engage them as partners in policy and planning
28 July 2011
|
EN
Source: International Institute for Environment & Development
Argentina launches science and technology TV channel
Interviews with researchers, documentaries and science fiction series will feature on a new Argentinean television channel.
2 May 2012
|
ES
Ghanaian journalists call for more science coverage
Journalists in Ghana say they are keen to increase their coverage of science, but face a range of challenges, a survey finds.
11 April 2012
|
EN
27 February 2012
|
EN
Source: Nature
How to question numbers
Linda Nordling on how questioning numbers in policy statements gives journalists credibility and clout — and reveals new stories.
Navigating science PR in African institutions
Guidance on how science media officers can put African science on the map with balanced and effective reporting.
23 December 2011
|
EN
Source: Wellcome Trust