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Athar Osama
Opinion
Abdus Salam’s unfinished business
Abdus Salam used his genius to promote science in the developing world, but his legacy remains unfulfilled, says Athar ...
31/01/13
Opinion
Recognising genuine innovation
Pakistan's science establishment, though taken in by an implausible claim to fuel automobiles with water, cannot afford to lose ...
31/08/12
Opinion
Sound institutions could quickly boost Muslim science
Muslim countries need good quality institutions to motivate researchers, argues Athar Osama.
03/10/07
Opinion
Policy should cultivate, not design, industry clusters
Governments should cultivate emerging clusters of technology-based industries, not design them from scratch, says Athar Osama.
09/07/07
Opinion
ICT for development: hope or hype?
Athar Osama argues that despite big new initiatives, ICT's reputation as a major driver of development is so far ...
09/11/06
Opinion
Time for a venture capital comeback
Athar Osama says that while attempts to transplant US-style venture capitalism to the developing world may still be doomed ...
07/07/06
Opinion
The policy key to Pakistan’s software dreams
World-class success still eludes Pakistan’s IT industry but, says Athar Osama, it can be achieved — if policymakers tackle ...
22/03/06
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