IAD Weekly Seminar - How to Identify the 'Best' Policy Practices?: The seminar will explore promising avenues to improve the science policy interface in Africa. Multiple themes under this broad umbrella will be covered, including:

Reviews of productive modes of interfacing science and policy.Detailed explorations of the regional policy-making process, including current obstacles to building strong S/P interfaces.Efforts to train the region's scientists in policy communication.The role of mass media, new media, and civil society in the process.The role of national and regional think tanks.Advocacy efforts directed at policy-makers to promote an evidence-based culture.