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It also examines inter-OIC investments, analyzes the development of digital economies within OIC member states, and underscores the pivotal role of digital technologies in fostering FDI attraction. ... This report provides an in-depth analysis of the investment landscape in OIC Member States and highlights the pivotal role of investment promotion agencies (IPAs) amidst the evolving digital economy.
He holds a Doctorate in Economics from Brown University in the United States, a master’s degree in economics from the University of Toronto in Canada, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from McGill University in Canada. ... Prior to joining IFAD, Indran was Vice Chair of the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) for Systemwide Initiatives, and the Director of the Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), between 2012 and 2020.
Istanbul, Turkey, 29 May 2016 – The first World Humanitarian Summit, convened by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, took place in Istanbul on 23 – 24 May. ... A special session on Islamic Social Finance was chaired by The Ruler of Perak State, Malaysia, H.R.H.
Nearly 2,000 senior officials from over 100 hundred countries are attending the three day event (29.11.2011 – 01.12.2011) amongst them Heads of State, the United Nations Secretary General and representatives of international funding institutions. ... The shift to wider developmental aspects for the Busan Forum is a direct result of discussions in the G-20 meetings and the increasing role of the non-DAC countries and emerging market economies (such as Saudi Arabia, China, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, India, Brazil) in financing development
He stated that the IDB Group takes pride that its policies and programs are in line with the core Islamic values of integrity, ethics and preventing fraud and corruption. ... December 9th is commemorated as the “International Day of Anti-Corruption” in 129 countries that are signatories to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).
It marks the date when 129 member states signed the United Nations Convention Against Corruption in Merida, Mexico. Since then, the number of signatories to the convention has reached 140 states.
Jeddah, KSA. 19.02.2013 - The United Nations will partner with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in tackling the challenges of food security in dry land countries according to Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Special Advisor to the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and the Director of Earth Institute of Columbia University, USA. ... In his remarks, the Executive Director of the GDLA, Ambassador Bader Al-Dafa stated that the essence of the dry land initiative is to protect land and agriculture.
Dushanbe-Tajikistan-19.05.2013- The Former Minister for International Development in the United Kingdom, Mr Shahid Malik, has called on the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to establish a Global Youth Development Conference, in order to develop the capacity and employment opportunities of the youth in the Muslim world. ... Malik, who served as the facilitator of the program stated that the Global Youth Development Conference will provide an opportunity for young men and women from IDB member countries to engage in focused discussions on various issues related to youth development, particularly youth employment.
Jeddah : Monday, July 17, 2006 A Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) headquarters in Jeddah, between the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a member of the IDB Group. ... The parties to the Memorandum will cooperate to encourage the increase of flow of investments ( foreign and domestic), including technology transfers to member states through Country Needs Assessments, Project Assessments, Investment Promotion Activities and Institutional Capacity Building ( strengthening of Investment Promotion Agencies).
Hajjar stated in the opening ceremony of the summit that MDBs can play a key role in this important coalition of Public Development Banks and need to seize this unique opportunity to be catalysts of “Finance in Common”. ... This Summit is organised as part of the Paris Peace Forum that gathers global leaders and world-renowned experts representing a variety of sectors to part in open dialogue, standing united in diversity as they discuss solutions rather than problems.