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
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South Africa needs to reverse corporate capture of agricultural policy | The Conversation
South Africa needs to reverse corporate capture of agricultural policy: South Africa is the only country in the world that permits its staple food, maize, to be grown from genetically modified seed. ShutterstockSouth Africans are embroiled in heated debates about the expropriation of agricultural land. But very little space is being devoted to how the country’s scarce arable … [Read more...] about South Africa needs to reverse corporate capture of agricultural policy | The Conversation
SA News: Policy rethink required on South Africa land reform
Policy rethink required on South Africa land reform: Sam Wycherley’s letter (“South Africa’s dilemma over land reform”, April 20) falls into the common trap of seeing the process in terms of racial redistribution. Recognising the inevitable blowback of a policy of expropriation without compensation ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Saftu’s first mass action a huge … [Read more...] about SA News: Policy rethink required on South Africa land reform
Kenya doesn’t have a flu vaccine policy. Why it needs one for babies | The Conversation
Kenya doesn't have a flu vaccine policy. Why it needs one for babies: Seasonal influenza is a serious public health problem. ShutterstockEach year the World Health Organisation gathers data on influenza strains and recommends which strains countries should include in formulating vaccines for the next year. Many countries around the world administer these vaccines because the … [Read more...] about Kenya doesn’t have a flu vaccine policy. Why it needs one for babies | The Conversation
Jubilant mood as ANC delegates arrive for Policy Conference
Jubilant mood as ANC delegates arrive for Policy Conference: A MyJHB.co.za selected Nasrec Expo Centre video for you: ANC members from branches across South Africa arrived in a jubilant mood for the 5th National Policy Conference taking place at Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg. For more news, visit: http://www.sabc.co.za/news CLICK HERE to submit your favourite … [Read more...] about Jubilant mood as ANC delegates arrive for Policy Conference
