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Science informed policy could unlock progress in Africa

In 2022, then South African minister in the Presidency, Mr Jackson Mthembu visited a hospital facility in the Harry Gwala District Municipality to assess government’s response to COVID-19. Photo: GCIS
In 2022, then South African minister in the Presidency, Mr Jackson Mthembu visited a hospital facility in the Harry Gwala District Municipality to assess the government’s response to COVID-19. Scientists have highlighted the need for scientists and policymakers to work together to create evidence-based policies to solve problems. Copyright: GCIS
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Season 4, Episode 43

Effective policymaking in Africa requires collaboration between scientists and policymakers. But, despite the potential for science to drive sustainable development, the relationship between these two groups can be underwhelming.

In this episode of Africa Science Focus, scientists highlight the need for scientists and policymakers to work together to create evidence-based policies to solve problems and share successful examples of scientific advisory.

This podcast was supported by the Science Granting Councils Initiative which aims to strengthen the institutional capacities of 18 public science funding agencies in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Africa Science Focus is produced by SciDev.Net and distributed in association with your local radio station.

This piece was produced by SciDev.Net’s Sub-Saharan Africa English desk.