Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT)

About ICDT:
The Islamic Centre for Development of Trade is a subsidiary organ of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, dedicated to promoting and enhancing trade and investment among OIC Member States. Headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco, ICDT works to facilitate intra-OIC trade by providing business intelligence, organizing exhibitions and forums, and offering advisory and technical services to support exports and trade flows.

Mission:
To stimulate, facilitate, and strengthen trade and investment within OIC Member States, contributing to sustainable economic growth and deeper integration among member countries.

Objectives:

• Encourage regular trade exchanges within the OIC region.
• Promote investments to enhance trade flows.
• Provide trade information and market intelligence.
• Assist member states in trade promotion and international negotiations.
• Support OIC enterprises and economic operators.

Core Areas of Action:

• Trade Promotion: Organizing fairs, exhibitions, business missions, and investment forums to promote products, services, and partnerships.
• Business Intelligence: Providing trade databases, market studies, and sectoral research; assisting in establishing trade information networks.
• Partnership Development: Facilitating B2B connections, supporting export promotion centers, and fostering intra-OIC cooperation.
• Investment Promotion: Attracting foreign investments, stimulating intra-OIC investments, and supporting co-investment initiatives.
• Capacity Building: Conducting training programs, workshops, and seminars to enhance trade and investment capabilities.
• Trade Negotiations: Assisting member states in trade transactions and intra-OIC negotiations.

Key Events 2025–2026:

• ICDT Invest Days – Comoros, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Chad, Guinea
• UTALII Africa Tourism Expo – Kampala, Uganda
• World Halal Summit – Istanbul, Türkiye
• OIC Investment Forum in Africa – Bamako, Mali
• 19th OIC Trade Fair & IPA/TPO Forums