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COMSTECH is an abbreviation for the OIC's Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation for the promotion and cooperation of science and technology activities among the OIC member states. The existing Coordinator General of the Committee is Prof Ata ur Rahman.

Department of Public Relations, at COMSTECH Secretariat located in Islamabad, is the focal point for media related queries. The department is being headed by Mr. Ameen Amjad, a PR and media professional commanding vast exposure in the field. He is also editor of "COMSTECH News", a monthly news update magazine of COMSTECH activities in the OIC region.

Foundation

COMSTECH was established by the OIC's Islamic Summit in 1981 and comprises the OIC member states for the sake of building on indigenous capabilities in science and technology, promotion and cooperation in relevant areas, and establishment of institutional structure for planning and development at Ummah level.

Objectives

Their stated objectives are:

  • Assessment of the human and material resources of OIC member states and determination of science and technology needs and requirements.
  • Building up the indigenous capability of member states in the fields of science and technology through cooperation and mutual assistance.
  • Promotion of cooperation and coordination amongst the member states in science and technology. Creation of an effective institutional structure of planning, research and development and monitoring of science and technology activities in high technology areas.

Inter-Library Resource Network

The "Inter-Library Resource Network Service" is a programme that networks libraries of the OIC member states, requiring all member institutions to provide free access to the users of other members.[1]

As of 2007 the journal holdings of 45 libraries from 15 OIC members have been networked.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Midrar ullah, Librarian and Literature Search Officer Army Medical College (Jan - Jul 2007). "Medical Library Cooperation: a necessity". Rawal Medical Journal. 32 (1). ISSN 0303-5212. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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