2007-11-132007-08-142007-11-132006http://hdl.handle.net/10625/34585French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Pour une meilleure diffusion de l'information scientifique en Afrique et au Moyen-OrientAn innovative new mentoring program aims to strengthen science reporting in developing countries where gaps between science and public awareness can be conspicuous, particularly in Africa. Research into biotechnology, HIV/AIDS, and climate change, for example, flourishes there, but journalists lack the specialized training needed to report it. By providing a framework for sharing information and ideas, for dialogue and debate in journalism practice, the new project brings an international network of peer-to-peer mentoring to enhance the analytical and technical capacity of science journalists. More than 175 journalists in 37 countries in Africa and the Middle East have applied to the program.1 digital fileenTRAININGJOURNALISTSCAPACITY BUILDINGSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYDEVELOPING COUNTRIESAFRICAMIDDLE EASTMedia Article