A two-day training workshop on “Science Communication and Diplomacy in Agriculture” will be organized under the auspices of COMSTECH and Sindh Agriculture University Tandjam starting January 22.
This two-day joint training workshop, to be held at Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to communicate scientific concepts in agriculture effectively and apply science diplomacy principles for international collaboration in the field. According to an official of COMSTECH, the schedule incorporates a mix of theoretical sessions, practical exercises, and interactive activities to enhance participant engagement and learning.
Scientists and students conducting research in agriculture, as well as journalists, media (electronic, print, and social), and public relations experts working at universities, NGOs, and NPOs, are interested in knowing more about how to communicate with decision-makers and the public about the technology to encourage science-based policies may attend the workshop.
Coordinator General of OIC COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. Iqbal Choudhry, will be the Patron Chief of the workshop, while VC Sindh Agriculture University, Dr. Fatah Marri, will be the Patron. Consultant Science Communication and Diplomacy OIC COMSTECH, Dr Syed Javaid Khurshid, and Director University Advancement, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Dr Ismail Kumbhar, will be the focal persons. Science communication is pivotal in fostering public understanding, engagement, and collaboration in science and technology.
In the OIC Member States, nations aspire to establish themselves as knowledge-based economies and regional leaders in science, technology, and innovation. Science Communication is an evolving field with immense potential. Various institutions and organizations actively contribute to developing science communication in the country, yet challenges such as low public awareness, scientific literacy, and critical thinking persist. About the workshop outcomes, the official informed that the participants and students will comprehend how scientific knowledge about historical science communication practices is organized, used, and disseminated. The participants will learn specifics- on how to prepare a manuscript, communicate with media platforms and editorial staff, and convey expert knowledge to the audience and non-experts.
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