Posted on 01 February 2012 · Categorized in Other.
By: David Dickson and Bothina Osama Published in SciDev.Net on 27 January 2012 One year after Egypt’s revolution, enthusiasm and prospects for science are high — but still need translation into a fully functioning system. It is difficult to believe, given the optimism and vitality of current debates about science in Egypt, that less than [...]
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Continue ReadingPosted on 26 January 2012 · Categorized in Technology.
By: Hazem Badr Published on SciDev.Net on 18 January 2012 There has been a surge in public interest in science as the route to recovery [CAIRO] Scientists have been reflecting on the astonishing gains that the Egyptian revolution has delivered them, as the first anniversary of Egypt’s Tahrir Square uprising approaches next week (25 January). [...]
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By: Athar Osama Published on SciDev.Net on 12 January 2012 Some Muslim countries’ powerful financial incentives to make quick progress in research could backfire, cautions Athar Osama. Over a decade ago, several governments in the Islamic world woke up from decades of slumber to begin investing heavily in science and innovation. A funding boost [...]
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Continue ReadingPosted on 26 January 2012 · Categorized in Education.
By: Mićo Tatalović Published on 25 January 2012 Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan talks to SciDev.Net about hopes for science in the Middle East, science diplomacy and the role of women scientists. Members of royal families around the world often express support for science, but Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan of Jordan [...]
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Continue ReadingPosted on 19 December 2011 · Categorized in Other.
By: Athar Osama Published on SciDev.Net on 15 December 2011 Arab Spring revolutionaries turning to governance must adopt knowledge and innovation as barometers for progress, says Athar Osama. As revolutions swept countries and shook governments across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region this year, they created opportunities for greater public voice in [...]
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Continue ReadingPosted on 10 December 2011 · Categorized in Other.
By: Tan Sri Omar Abdul Rahman The government’s science and technology (S&T) apparatus is now in active consultations to formulate the third national S&T policy (NSTP3) and I have been involved in some and benefitted from them. In an earlier article (NST 9/7/11), I had briefly described the two previous policies and given some thoughts [...]
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