Products and Services

Explore AfriCenter offerings across science communication, biosciences training, stakeholder engagement, policy support, and public-facing platforms.

Science Communication Training
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Translating research for a lay audience.

Science Communication Training

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

Full briefOpen service
Stakeholder Netmapping
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Understanding who influences outcomes and how systems move.

Stakeholder Netmapping

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

Full briefOpen service
Annual OFAB Kenya Media Awards
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Celebrating credible science journalism on agricultural biotechnology.

Annual OFAB Kenya Media Awards

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

Full briefOpen service
African Short Course on Agro-biosciences (AfSCA)
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Regional training on fast-moving bioscience innovations and policy.

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.

Full briefOpen service
Misinformation-Sensing Training
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Building resilience against false narratives in science and innovation.

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.

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The DrumBeat Newsletter
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A monthly platform for African bioscience stories, views, and updates.

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.

Full briefOpen service
Science Cafés
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Rebuilding trust between scientists, the media, and the public.

Science Cafés

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

Full briefOpen service
ABBC Symposium
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An Africa-led platform for biosciences communication practice and policy dialogue.

ABBC Symposium

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

Full briefOpen service
Theory of Change (ToC) Training
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A participatory tool for monitoring, evaluation, and adaptive learning.

Theory of Change (ToC) Training

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

Full briefOpen service
Communication Support Services
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Turning research outputs into clear public-facing science stories.

Communication Support Services

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

Full briefOpen service
Strengthening Africa's Voice in Global Dialogues
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Supporting coordinated African participation in biosciences, biosafety, and One Health governance.

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.

Full briefOpen service
Project Documentation
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Using audio-visual storytelling to build public understanding of science.

Project Documentation

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

Full briefOpen service
Africa Science Dialogue Hub
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Linking experts and media to counter misinformation and improve public understanding.

Africa Science Dialogue Hub

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

Full briefOpen service