Promoting trade for sustainable development in OIC member states:
The Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT) is a specialised institution of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), founded in 1984 and based in Casablanca, Morocco. Its main mission is to strengthen trade cooperation among OIC member countries by promoting integrated, sustainable and inclusive economic development. | |
Our Objectives:
| Facilitate intra-OIC trade by promoting trade and supporting common trade policies. |
| Develop commercial capabilities through training, studies and support programmes for SMEs. |
| Support investment in strategic sectors by promoting networking between economic operators. |
| | Encourage innovation and digitalisation in the field of commerce. |
Our Activities:
| | Organisation of economic events: business forums, exhibitions, B2B missions, international conferences. |
| | Production of economic data and analytical reports to inform trade policy. |
| | South-South cooperation programmes, particularly in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. |
| | Digital platforms for business networking and promoting e-commerce. |
A Network for Cooperation:
The ICDT acts as a catalyst for trade development among the 57 member countries of the OIC. It works closely with governments, financial institutions, chambers of commerce, and economic operators to create a favourable and innovative business environment.