1. The role of the media in tackling disease in the developing world BA Festival of Science University of LIverpool, 10 September 2008 David Dickson , Director, SciDev.Net

3. www.scidev.net The communication of accurate and accessible information about science and technology are essential to achieve all of these objectives.

5. www.scidev.net Policymakers at all levels need accurate, timely and reliable information about potential role of biomedical science in tackling diseases and thus meeting development objectives. Policymakers needs:

7. www.scidev.net Public understanding of, and engagement in , biomedical science ensures open and democratic debate about the promises that research offers. Public needs:

8. www.scidev.net Public understanding is also required to handle the potential misuses of biomedical research, and to ensure evidence-based decisions areaken by policymakers. Public needs (ctd):

9. www.scidev.net Effective communication about biomedical science is an essential requirement for effective development. Conclusion:

10. www.scidev.net Eliminating the transaction of costs of communicating biomedical information opens up new possibilities and opportunities for communication information about diseases and their potential treatments. World-wide web:

12. www.scidev.net What we are and what we do

13. www.scidev.net To become a basic resource for policymakers and stakeholders concerned with science – including biomedical science – and development issues. To achieve this by providing a combination of topical and background information that is both authoritative and accessible Our goal

30. Capacity-building workshops These are intended to help build capacity in developing countries to report accurately on science and technology and their contributions to development.

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