Models to Build Capacity for African Science Centres and Science Communication: Needs and Assets

Graham J. Walker; Leapotswe Bantsi; Siphesihle Bukhosini; Knowledge Chikundi; Akash Dusrath; Martin Kafeero; Bhamini Kamudu Applasawmy; Kenneth Monjero Igadwa; Kabelo Moswetsi; Sandile Rikhotso; Marthinus J. Schwartz; Puleng Tsie

doi:10.22323/2.19010205

Models to Build Capacity for African Science Centres and Science Communication: Needs and Assets

Graham J. Walker, Leapotswe Bantsi, Siphesihle Bukhosini, Knowledge Chikundi, Akash Dusrath, Martin Kafeero, Bhamini Kamudu Applasawmy, Kenneth Monjero Igadwa, Kabelo Moswetsi, Sandile Rikhotso, Marthinus J. Schwartz, Puleng Tsie

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Science communication is proliferating in the developing world, however, with respect to science centres, as a whole Africa is being left behind. Here 15 participants in a capacity building program are investigated using traditional needs-based and contemporary asset-based development conceptualisations. These development theories parallel deficit and participatory approaches, respectively, within science communication and demonstrate synergies between the fields. Data showed staffing, funding, governments, host institutions, and audiences are prominent needs and assets, networks are a major asset, and identified other influential factors. Analysis suggests a coordinated model involving individuals, host institutions and governments to facilitate growth of African science centres.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1-23
Number of pages	23
Journal	Journal of Science Communication
Volume	19
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.22323/2.19010205
Publication status	Published - 17 Feb 2020

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