I have been thinking a lot about Israeli development recently, especially in the context of our hi-tech sector, which is one of our strongest national assets. Here are some of my thoughts.

* What would it take to make Israel a hi-tech center?

* What can we do to halt the brain drain of our best scientists, researchers, and academics?

* Currently it is the aspiration of Israeli hi-techs to become so successful and high profile that they are bought out by a large technological corporation, often in the US. What can we do to change this?

* What is Israel’s most transferable expertise; what could have the most impact on the world: software development, cell phone technology, electric energy, solar energy, biotech, agricultural technology, green innovations?

In case I didn't link correctly: http://thenewjew.wordpress.com/2007/11/04/the-future-of-the-israeli-hi-tech-sector-questions-on-my-mind/
(The New Jew: Blogging Jewish Philanthropy, www.TheNewJew.wordpress.com)