Technology can make collecting and analysing evidence for policy easier: With so much research, data and evidence in the world, it's tough to pull it together in a useful way. ShutterstockThere is more and more research being produced around the world every day. In total, about 3 million articles are published every year. That’s a lot of information, and a lot of evidence. … [Read more...] about Technology can make collecting and analysing evidence for policy easier | The Conversation
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Zondo: Vytjie Mentor’s evidence could have serious consequences
Zondo: Vytjie Mentor's evidence could have serious consequences: Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says it's important that issues that arose from former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor's evidence be properly investigated, saying her evidence could have serious consequences. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News #NDPPInterviews: NPA lacks leadership, will to fight corruption, … [Read more...] about Zondo: Vytjie Mentor’s evidence could have serious consequences
When temperatures rise, so do crime rates: evidence from South Africa | The Conversation
When temperatures rise, so do crime rates: evidence from South Africa: This sign could be interpreted literally. ShutterstockOver the past few decades there has been a growing worldwide interest in examining the relationship between weather and various types of crime. Most research in this area has however produced inconsistent and often paradoxical results. For example, some … [Read more...] about When temperatures rise, so do crime rates: evidence from South Africa | The Conversation
Africa takes steps to earn its stripes in using evidence to inform policy | The Conversation
Africa takes steps to earn its stripes in using evidence to inform policy: By focusing on evidence to inform policy, Africa can tackle some major problems. ShutterstockRigorous, reliable evidence should be used when making decisions for any society. That’s because the use of evidence helps decision makers to maximise limited resources such as money and expertise. It’s also a … [Read more...] about Africa takes steps to earn its stripes in using evidence to inform policy | The Conversation
Fossil find offers first evidence of four-legged aquatic ancestors in Africa | The Conversation
Fossil find offers first evidence of four-legged aquatic ancestors in Africa: An artist's impression of Tutusius at Waterloo Farm. Illustration by Maggie NewmanSome of our ancestors had four legs, a finned tail and lived in water. They were aquatic tetrapods which, after the end of the Devonian period 359 million years ago, increasingly moved onto the land. These land … [Read more...] about Fossil find offers first evidence of four-legged aquatic ancestors in Africa | The Conversation
