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The Science and Technology Youth Journalism Programme Content Hub

Purpose

Beyond demonstration of innovative technologies, the IPRDP intends to promote interest in science and technology amongst the disadvantaged youth through a Science and Technology Youth Journalism Programme.In line with the Science Engagement Framework Strategy 1, the IPRD aims to popularise science, technology, and innovation, and thus contribute to improving public understanding and awareness of science and technology. SAASTA aims to be the leading science advancement agency in the country by promoting and communicating the value and impact of science, technology, and innovation in a dynamic knowledge economy. It also intends to contribute significantly towards building a science, engineering, and technology (SET) human resource base.

SCOPE

The Science and Technology Youth Journalist Programme is being implemented within district municipalities where IPRDP technologies are demonstrated. The programme is primarily aimed at young adults between the ages of 18 and 35 years, residing within these communities; specifically unemployed individuals with undergraduate qualifications in science and engineering, communications, and journalism studies.

Note

This page is dedicated to the work of the interns enrolled in the Science and Technology Youth Journalism project of the Department of Science and Technology’s Innovation Partnership for Rural Development Programme (IPRDP). In this context of development through community media, SAASTA’s internal editorial processes have not been followed in producing this content and SAASTA does not take responsibility for the accuracy and quality of the information.