Wellcome Trust supports ‘academic spring’
Apr 10, 2012 | Panos London
One of the world’s largest funders of science research has given its support to a growing campaign for publicly-funded research papers to be shared openly online.
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Better cotton, better for farming communities
Feb 27, 2012 | Rina Saeed Khan
The pesticides used to treat cotton has been causing health problems for farmers in Pakistan, but the Better Cotton Initiative has a real solution.
Meet Relay’s journalist fellows from Northeast India
Jan 25, 2012 | Panos London
We’re proud to be able to show you a documentary video made by Panos Relay journalist fellow Sandeep Patil, as well as other work from the concluding project.
School’s irrigation is fighting hepatitis
Jan 11, 2012 | Maimoona Shahzadi
The stagnant pool of water would last for days and become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. It was especially hazardous for the younger children and older guardians who came to drop and pick up the children. There had been instances when they would fall into the dirty water.
Sharing research communication skills in Portugal
Nov 18, 2011 | Panos London
“I shared insights, from the experience of the Relay programme, about working with researchers and the media to build relationships and communication skills to reach the wider public through media coverage.”
Wind powers Kenya’s growth
Sep 29, 2011 | Evelyn Kahungu
Salima village lies onthe main route to Loiyangalani, allowing women and children to beg for food and water from passing traffic. There is very little in this remote, arid area of Kenya. Yet there is one thing in abundance in this desolate spot: wind.
Greening South Africa’s energy policies
Jul 29, 2011 | Leonie Joubert
South Africa’s energy policies will come under scrutiny as it hosts the UN climate change talks in November.
Protestors, power and mega-dams
Mar 25, 2011 | Tania Ghosh
Mega-dams have caused controversy around the world. The Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric project, being constructed in Arunachal Pradesh, North-east India is no exception.
Realising the potential of ICTs in Tanzania
Jan 16, 2011 | Panos London
Tanzania is including ICTs in their national development plans to help achieve their development goals and increase citizen participation.
The challenge of digital inclusion in Mozambique
Jan 14, 2011 | Panos London
Mozambique was one of the first African countries to have a national policy aimed at maximising the contribution of ICTs. Our policy brief explores the achievements and weaknesses of the policy.
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