This paper attempts to assess the performance and economic role of the international tourism sector in the OIC member countries. It analyses the traditionally used indicators in measuring international tourism, i.e. international tourist arrivals and international tourist receipts. The analysis...

In the light of the recent major developments in the world economy, this report analyses the economic situation in the OIC countries during the five-year period 2000-2004. It examines the major economic indicators of those countries and compares them with those of the world averages and the...

In response to the increased competition prevailing in the international financial markets, national stock exchanges around the world recently made several attempts to upgrade their cooperation and improve their integration. Those attempts took often the form of coalitions, common trading...

This report monitors the recent developments in the economies of the OIC least-developed member countries (OIC-LDCs) and examines the trends in their major economic indicators during the five-year period 2000-2004. In the process, it highlights a number of socio-economic issues of concern to...

In recent decades, tourism has become a full-fledged industry contributing significantly to the economic and social development of a large number of countries. Many developing countries, including some OIC members, have focused their attention on developing their tourism sector and...

The latest enlargement of the European Union on 1 May 2004 is likely to have a considerable impact on its neighbouring countries, including the OIC members. This article explains the context in which the new members will benefit from joining the Union and examines the possible implications of...

Stock exchanges are instruments aiming to mobilise financial resources to facilitate their optimal utilisation in profitable investment projects. Particularly in the case of the developing countries, which are very much in need of funds to finance their development projects, the role of stock...