All change for science in the OIC
The Organization of the Islamic Conference is reforming its science programme. But will change lead to better science? Wagdy Sawahel and Ehsan Masood report.
3 October 2007 | EN
Putting science
at the heart of development
Today, Islamic states have a poor record of scientific productivity. This Spotlight examines how they can foster innovation, bridge the gap with industrialised countries and truly restore the Muslim world to its former scientific glory.
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Features
The rise of Middle East technology parks
The rapid growth of technology parks in the Arab world has so far created more expectations than outcomes, reports Waleed Al-Shobakky.
3 October 2007 | EN
Opinions
Sound institutions could quickly boost Muslim science
Muslim countries need good quality institutions to motivate researchers, argues Athar Osama.
Academies as agents of change in the OIC
Science and innovation in the countries of the Organization of the Islamic Conference are woefully inadequate, but the tide can be turned, says Mohamed H.A. Hassan.
3 October 2007 | EN
Private sector can help Islamic science
The Muslim world need not lag behind in science and technology. Abdalla Alnajjar looks at an initiative that is charting a new approach.
3 October 2007 | EN
Lessons from the Ottoman Empire
Two centuries ago the Ottoman rulers of Turkey adopted technology, management and methods of learning from Europe. That experience has lessons for today's developing countries, says Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu.
3 October 2007 | EN
The Muslim diaspora - from brain drain to brain gain?
Muslim countries should harness the talents of their huge diaspora and support collaboration between their expatriate and local scientists, says Munir Nayfeh.
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