https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=capacity-building&parent=communicationCapacity building RSS feeds.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:03:24 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-unlocking-the-malaria-parasites-genetic-code/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-unlocking-the-malaria-parasites-genetic-code/The genetic diversity of the malaria parasite could hold the key to malaria treatment and research in Africa. Tue, 8 Apr 2025 12:55:32 GMT+0000Jackie Oparahttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/making-science-fun/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/making-science-fun/Interactive activities and creative teaching methods could inspire children across Africa to embrace science as exciting and fun. Mon, 2 Dec 2024 04:58:55 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/pet-dogs-to-the-rescue-amid-philippines-earthquake-risk/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/pet-dogs-to-the-rescue-amid-philippines-earthquake-risk/A charity in the Philippines is training pet dogs and their owners to act as disaster responders. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:01:30 GMT+0000Harvey Sapigaohttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/living-labs-helping-build-peace-in-colombia/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/living-labs-helping-build-peace-in-colombia/Living laboratories produce knowledge and solutions for stakeholders. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:00:06 GMT+0000Nicolás Bustamante Hernándezhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/african-led-clinical-research-needs-pharma-buy-in/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/african-led-clinical-research-needs-pharma-buy-in/Investment in Africa-led medical research is essential to tackling health challenges, says science foundation. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:50 GMT+0000Caxton Murirahttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/sierra-leones-science-council-given-new-lease-of-life/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/sierra-leones-science-council-given-new-lease-of-life/The Science Granting Councils Initiative is helping Sierra Leone's National Science, Technology, and Innovation Council recover from the impact of Ebola. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:29:09 GMT+0000Nelson Mandela Ogemahttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/forensics-in-crisis-over-lack-of-data-resources/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-investigates/forensics-in-crisis-over-lack-of-data-resources/Forensic science could help society’s vulnerable, yet in many Asian countries it is hampered by a lack of data and resources. Sat, 30 Dec 2023 06:27:42 GMT+0000Joel Adrianohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/health-workers-primed-to-fight-breast-cancer-in-malawi/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/health-workers-primed-to-fight-breast-cancer-in-malawi/Intensive training equips Malawi’s health workforce to educate women in rural areas about breast cancer. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 02:49:46 GMT+0000Charles Pensulohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/africas-research-equality-charter-to-bridge-divide/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/africas-research-equality-charter-to-bridge-divide/Universities have endorsed a new charter which would give African researchers a greater role in research alliances. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 02:50:03 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/diversity-in-question-at-lindau-nobel-laureate-meet/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/diversity-in-question-at-lindau-nobel-laureate-meet/Just a handful of scientists represented the global South at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting focused on diversity. Fri, 7 Jul 2023 10:29:39 GMT+0000Mouttasem Albarodi, Daniela Hirschfeldhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/india-examines-medical-school-medical-school-costs-amid-ukraine-exodus/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/india-examines-medical-school-medical-school-costs-amid-ukraine-exodus/Evacuation of Indian students from Ukraine highlights lack of affordable seats in India’s medical schools. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 04:06:51 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/gender-bias-stymies-womens-careers-in-stem-un/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/gender-bias-stymies-womens-careers-in-stem-un/UNESCO report says gender bias limits opportunities for women career scientists. Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:30:12 GMT+0000Neena Bhandarihttps://www.scidev.net/global/africa-science-focus/the-need-to-create-a-sound-mental-health-policy-1/https://www.scidev.net/global/africa-science-focus/the-need-to-create-a-sound-mental-health-policy-1/Creating an affordable, accessible and sound mental health policy to solve life issues in Africa. Wed, 4 Nov 2020 04:34:08 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/features/countries-let-off-the-hook-by-lack-of-disabilities-data/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/countries-let-off-the-hook-by-lack-of-disabilities-data/Lack of research into the effectiveness of services for people with disabilities is fuelling government inaction, leaving many in poverty, writes Ruth Douglas. Mon, 2 Dec 2019 02:41:44 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/script-practical-guides/how-to-convince-the-media-to-report-about-your-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/script-practical-guides/how-to-convince-the-media-to-report-about-your-research/Your task is to immediately show that you have an interesting and important revelation. Tue, 9 Apr 2019 01:56:12 GMT+0000Charles Wendohttps://www.scidev.net/global/script-media-release/journalists-offered-big-break-mentoring-opportunity-from-radio-nigeria/https://www.scidev.net/global/script-media-release/journalists-offered-big-break-mentoring-opportunity-from-radio-nigeria/Scheme gives journalists an opportunity to break into the science broadcasting field in Africa Wed, 3 Apr 2019 12:50:51 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/q-a-world-science-journalism-meet-reaches-new-heights/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/q-a-world-science-journalism-meet-reaches-new-heights/Science journalism conference promises to be inclusive and adventurous, says the chairman of its organising committee Wed, 27 Mar 2019 10:43:06 GMT+0000Baraka Rateng’https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/science-journalists-face-challenges-of-fake-news-era/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/science-journalists-face-challenges-of-fake-news-era/Mohammed Yahia, president of the World Federation of Science Journalists, says the role of science journalists is more important than ever. Tue, 19 Mar 2019 02:08:52 GMT+0000Rehab Abd Almohsenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/q-a-gender-failings-put-half-of-science-talent-at-risk/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/q-a-gender-failings-put-half-of-science-talent-at-risk/New strategies needed to tackle gender imbalance, says Liliam Álvarez Díaz. Fri, 8 Mar 2019 09:43:05 GMT+0000Leslie Salgadohttps://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/women-need-to-understand-power-structures/https://www.scidev.net/global/scidev-net-at-large/women-need-to-understand-power-structures/Women in science need to figure out and address unconscious bias to even their career paths, an event heard. Sun, 9 Dec 2018 05:25:14 GMT+0000Inga Vesper