Islamic Development Bank launches billion-dollar infrastructure fund
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Islamic Development Bank (IDB) President Ahmad Mohamed Ali has infused a total of $1.5 billion to the bank's private investment fund, in an effort to boost the Muslim community's infrastructure development. The IDB Infrastructure Fund primarily seeks to provide financial leverage to vital industries, including the transportation, energy, telecommunications and petrochemicals sector. IDB, which granted $250 million to the fund, was founded in 1974 to promote the economic and social development of member countries.
Publication Name: Middle East Executive Reports
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0271-0498
Year: 1998
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E-services and the WTO: inadequacy of the GATS classification framework
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Issues relating to the framework for international trade in services with electronic delivery are examined in detail. The role of the World Trade Organization, and clasification system used, are also assessed.
Publication Name: Middle East Executive Reports
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0271-0498
Year: 1999
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