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In this seminar, we will explore promising avenues to improve the science policy interface in Africa. The seminar will cover multiple themes under this broad umbrella, including (a) reviews of productive modes of interfacing science and policy, (b) detailed explorations of the policy-making process in the region, including current obstacles to building strong S/P interfaces, (c) efforts to train the region’s scientists in policy communication, (d) the role of mass media, new media and civil society in the process, (e) the role of national and regional think-tanks, (f) advocacy efforts directed at policy-makers to promote an evidence-based culture.

This seminar is funded by the UISFL grant from the U. S. Department of Education.

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 G-02 Uris Hall 2:40pm

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Most professional policy makers agree that sound policy must be based on scientific evidence. Yet, how do we get the evidence out of a large quantity of scientific information? How do we know that the evidence is accurate? Or that it will apply to our special circumstances? Or, what to do when different studies seem to point into different directions? A systematic review of the literature is the way to go. When conducted properly, it produces a concise synthesis of a large body of research on a given topic. The purpose of this session is to offer an introduction to the process of conducting a systematic review. We will (i) distinguish between systematic review and other forms of literature review; (ii) describe and illustrate the basics steps in a systematics review; (iii) discuss some examples and (iv) highlight the strengths and weakness of these reviews. Illustrations from Africa will be presented to illustrate how reviews can be incorporated into to the broader process of designing evidence-based policy..

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.

Registration link https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvd-6hqz4iGNPIdRl_GB32lKdm8k…

In this seminar, we will explore promising avenues to improve the science policy interface in Africa. The seminar will cover multiple themes under this broad umbrella, including (a) reviews of productive modes of interfacing science and policy, (b) detailed explorations of the policy-making process in the region, including current obstacles to building strong S/P interfaces, (c) efforts to train the region’s scientists in policy communication, (d) the role of mass media, new media and civil society in the process, (e) the role of national and regional think-tanks, (f) advocacy efforts directed at policy-makers to promote an evidence-based culture.