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IAD Seminar: “Towards zero hunger (SDG1) in Africa: Analysis of key opportunities and threats”

Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 2:40pm to 4:35pm

Uris Hall, G-08 109 Tower Road

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.

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Public registration: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcuc-2oqDkvE9XUeo9Giv3G38lmAo5GQSM4

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Event Type

Seminar

Departments

Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, Institute for African Development, Global Cornell, Global Development, Sustainability

University Themes

Diversity

Contact E-Mail

jsb25@cornell.edu

Contact Name

Jackie Sayegh

Contact Phone

607-255-6849

Speaker

Edward Mabaya, Senior Research Associate

Speaker Affiliation

Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University

Dept. Web Site

http://iad.einaudi.cornell.edu

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Free and open to the Cornell community in-person or virtually via zoom.

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