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Description
Doing science is one thing, a satisfactory thing for a researcher, but communicating science with the public is another requirement for mutual benefit of both the researcher and the people for whom the science cases present potential solutions. In this presentation, we report the potential impediments to a successful science engagement in Africa and in most African research institutions. Science outreach in Africa faces distinguishable challenges compounded by structural, cultural, and resource-based challenges. We have evaluated issues relating to insufficient budgets, inadequate STEM infrastructure, digital divide, geographical barriers and lack of policy support among other causes. We have further dwelt on proposing potential remedies that would help to achieve or strike a balance between scientific investigations and outcome communication.
| Stream | Education, Development and Outreach |
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