Current status and future of science journalism and communication in Africa

Abstract

Science and technology are embedded in the everyday experiences of contemporary living. As such, societies are increasingly finding it important to incorporate scientific facts in decision-making processes on topical issues such as nutrition, healthy living and climate change, among others. However, effective communication of science is a complex endeavour that re-quires skill. In essence, it requires specific adaptations of communication to specific audiences with differing circumstances (National Academy of Sciences, 2017)