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    Annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 

    Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)
    In 2015, South Africa joined other member states of the United Nations (UN) to sign and ratify the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda). The UN consequently established the Technology Facilitation Mechanism ...
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    South Africa’s Technical Readiness to Support the Shale Gas Industry 

    Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2016)
    The consensus report titled South Africa’s Technical Readiness to Support the Shale Gas Industry was produced by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), in collaboration with the South African Academy of Engineering ...
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    Proceedings of a Workshop on the Implementation of Core Competencies for Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Disorders 

    Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2014)
    According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), one in six South Africans suffers from disorders such as anxiety, depression or substance use; this excludes disorders such as bipolar or schizophrenia. ...
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    Proceedings of a Symposium on Our Nuclear Future: Delay or Demise? 

    Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2014)
    The purpose of the symposium was to bring together a diverse range of stakeholders and invite engagement in a rigorous, evidence-based, scholarly debate on the issue of nuclear energy. Participants and presenters were drawn ...
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    Preventing a Tobacco Epidemic in Africa 

    Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2014)
    In April 2013, the Network of African Science Academies convened a committee of experts to discuss the evidence, obstacles, and opportunities for implementing and enforcing tobacco use prevention and control policies in ...
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    Social Protection in Africa: Overview for Policymakers 

    Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2016-08)
    What is social protection? - What are cash transfers? - What are social protection floors? - Why is social protection in Africa important? - Socio-economic context - The development of social protection in Africa - ...
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    Science in Action: Saving the Lives of Africa’s Mothers, Newborns, and Children 

    Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2009)
    Science in action: Saving the lives of Africa’s mothers, newborns, and children presents an overview of the current status of maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) in sub-Saharan Africa and reports a new analysis of ...
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    The Emerging Threat of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis 

    Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2011)
    An estimated 2 billion people, one-third of the global population, are infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb.), the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB) (Keshavjee and Seung, 2008). Spread through the air, this ...
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    Proceedings report Changing patterns of Non-Communicable Diseases 

    Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2013)
    The theme of this conference was a superb example of the various activities in which the academies had been involved. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constituted one of the most critical set of health challenges that faced ...
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    Workshop on Measuring Deprivation in Order to Promote Human Development 

    Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2015)
    Poverty reduction is a critical factor outlined in both the Millennium Developmental Goals 2015 (MDGs) and the National Developmental Plan (NDP) – Vision 2030. In order for South Africa to make progress in this regard, ...
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    Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (14)SDG 8 (11)SDG 9 (11)SDG 3 (10)SDG 10 (9)SDG 11 (8)SDG 2 (8)SDG 1 (6)SDG 13 (6)... View MoreDate Issued2014 (3)2016 (2)2019 (2)2009 (1)2011 (1)2012 (1)2013 (1)2015 (1)2017 (1)2018 (1)TypeWorkshop Proceedings (4)Consensus Study Report (3)Booklet (2)Conference Proceedings (2)Proceedings Report (2)Symposium Proceedings (1)Peer review statusNon-Peer Reviewed (3)Peer-Reviewed (2)Has File(s)Yes (14)
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