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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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