policymakers

How stronger science academies can strengthen policymaking in Africa

harminka — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:36:22 -0500

Leaders of several African science academies are meeting next week at the Royal Society, the national science academy of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, to discuss how the independent, expert advice of science academies can be applied to policy and development issues in Africa.

New online resource for public services

harminka — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:58:54 -0500

The Economic and Social Research Council has today launched the Public Services Zone, a brand new online resource for public service managers and policymakers found at www.esrc.ac.uk/publicservices.

Preschool teacher education unlikely to improve quality or learning

harminka — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 05:06:31 -0500

Policymakers are increasingly requiring that public preschool teachers have at least a bachelor's degree, preferably in early childhood education. Rather than focusing solely on teachers' educational attainment, however, they should take a broad approach, supporting effective and comprehensive professional development activities.

Nanotechnology oversight requires thinking outside the box

harminka — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:49:48 -0500

Evidence yet of human link to global warming

harminka — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:38:11 -0600