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Lack of African research weakens policy and trade (Level A1) — a close up of a blue and yellow globe

Lack of African research weakens policy and tradeCEFR A1

17 Jul 2024

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Adapted from Fintan Burke, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Gonzalo Gutierrez, Unsplash

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  • There is not enough science in Africa.
  • This lack makes policy planning hard.
  • It also hurts African trade and exports.
  • An African science group wants to help.
  • The group will bring scientists and leaders together.
  • They will run an important workshop in August.
  • They want experts to mentor young researchers.
  • Good data helps make better public laws.
  • Africa needs its own health data.
  • Money and trust remain big problems.

Difficult words

  • policy — rules or plans made by government or leaders
  • export — goods sold to another country
    exports
  • workshop — meeting where people learn or work together
  • mentor — experienced person who gives advice and help
  • data — facts and numbers used to study things
  • researcher — person who studies and finds new information
    researchers

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Discussion questions

  • Would you like to attend a workshop?
  • Have you ever worked with a mentor?
  • Do you use data in your study or work?

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