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What We Do

ISAAA AfriCenter has the Africa mandate in sharing knowledge on biosciences through strategic communications and outreach for informed policy and choice. Over the years, the gap between science and society has stifled the speed in which research outputs are transitioned into useful products for the people. In the African context, misinformation, aggressive activism, unfavourable policies and regulations, have seen the continent lag behind in adopting bioscience innovations.

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Science Communication Training

Science Communication Training

Trains scientists to translate complex research for non-technical audiences. Builds skills for media interviews, social media influence, and policy briefs.

Stakeholder Netmapping

Stakeholder Netmapping

Helps researchers and project managers map, visualize, and understand actor networks influencing a desired outcome. Identifies influencers, coalitions, and resource priorities.

Annual OFAB Kenya Media Awards

Annual OFAB Kenya Media Awards

Celebrates credible science journalism on agricultural biotechnology. Partners contribute to building a trustworthy media environment while gaining brand visibility.

African Short Course on Agro-biosciences (AfSCA)

African Short Course on Agro-biosciences (AfSCA)

Regional training on emerging bioscience technologies including genome editing, gene drives, and drones. Open to scientists, early career professionals, and special interest groups.

Misinformation-Sensing Training

Misinformation-Sensing Training

Equips policymakers, regulators, media, and civil society to detect and counter mis/disinformation around agricultural and health innovations using evidence-based frameworks.

The DrumBeat Newsletter

The DrumBeat Newsletter

Monthly e-newsletter with over 4,000 subscribers covering Africa's latest bioscience stories, expert views, and innovation updates for policymakers and scientists.

Science Cafés

Science Cafés

Informal sessions pairing scientists with journalists to foster trust, accurate reporting, and constructive public dialogue on research and innovation.

ABBC Symposium

ABBC Symposium

Biennial Africa-based platform for bioscience stakeholders to share best communication practices, address policy overlaps, and improve informed decision-making.

Theory of Change (ToC) Training

Theory of Change (ToC) Training

Short course on participatory monitoring and evaluation helping organizations track programme results, donor reporting, and stakeholder accountability.

Communication Support Services

Communication Support Services

End-to-end science communication support including strategy development, stakeholder mapping, videos, infographics, policy briefs, and FAQs for research projects.

Strengthening Africa's Voice in Global Dialogues

Strengthening Africa's Voice in Global Dialogues

Supports coordinated African participation in international biosciences, biosafety, and One Health forums including CBD and Cartagena Protocol processes.

Project Documentation

Project Documentation

Professional audio-visual documentation of science projects through high-definition video and photography across pre-production, production, and post-production stages.

Africa Science Dialogue Hub

Africa Science Dialogue Hub

Online platform linking scientists and journalists to counter misinformation and improve public understanding of agricultural, health, and environmental innovations.

Our Partners

AfricaBioAATFACTESAAgricultural Research Council of NigeriaASARECAATPSB4FABio Aware KenyaBioInnovate AfricaBecA-ILRI HubCIPCOMESACornell Alliance for ScienceCornell UniversityCOSTECHCropLifeEmbrapaEthiopian GovernmentEthiopian Ministry of Science and TechnologyGhent UniversityIFPRIILRIINERAInternational Food Information CouncilKALROKenya University Biotech ConsortiumKenyatta UniversityKEPHISMedia Council of KenyaMichigan State UniversityNACOSTINaCRRINational Biotechnology AuthorityNABDANational Council of Science and TechnologyNEPADOFABSCIFODESEISidaEmbassy of Sweden DhakaUNCSTUSAIDUSDAVIRCA PlusWorld Health OrganizationRepublic of KenyaAfricaBioAATFACTESAAgricultural Research Council of NigeriaASARECAATPSB4FABio Aware KenyaBioInnovate AfricaBecA-ILRI HubCIPCOMESACornell Alliance for ScienceCornell UniversityCOSTECHCropLifeEmbrapaEthiopian GovernmentEthiopian Ministry of Science and TechnologyGhent UniversityIFPRIILRIINERAInternational Food Information CouncilKALROKenya University Biotech ConsortiumKenyatta UniversityKEPHISMedia Council of KenyaMichigan State UniversityNACOSTINaCRRINational Biotechnology AuthorityNABDANational Council of Science and TechnologyNEPADOFABSCIFODESEISidaEmbassy of Sweden DhakaUNCSTUSAIDUSDAVIRCA PlusWorld Health OrganizationRepublic of Kenya