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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Related Activities of the OIC Institutions

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were announced at the UN Special

Summit in September 2015, have brought a new perspective in handling the development

challenges faced by all countries, regardless of their level of development, with new goals

and targets to be achieved by 2030. With 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169

targets, the SDGs have brought a more comprehensive and ambitious development

perspective for the world.

Being aware of the importance of the new development perspective for all, the COMCEC

immediately added this important topic to its agenda. As per the relevant resolution of

the 30th COMCEC Session, the COMCEC Coordination Office (CCO) and the Islamic

Development Bank (IDB) conducted a joint study on the critical success factors in the

implementation of the SDGs in the OIC Member Countries. The Study put forward five

critical success factors; namely, governance, data and monitoring, capacity building,

finance and policy coherence for the effective implementation of the SDGs in the OIC

Member Countries. This Study was welcomed at the 31st COMCEC Ministerial Session held

in November 2015.

Furthermore, the IDB and CCO in cooperation with the SESRIC, ICDT, ICCIA, and SMIIC,

conducted the study titled “Contributions of the OIC Institutions to the Achievement of

the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” which was welcomed by the 32nd Session of

the COMCEC. The 33rd Session of the COMCEC requested the CCO to continue compiling

the SDGs-related activities of the relevant OIC Institutions and submit the list to the

annual COMCEC Sessions.

Accordingly, along with the COMCEC Coordination Office, the relevant OIC Institutions,

ICCIA, ICDT, SMIIC and SESRIC, have prepared the attached list of their SDG related

activities implemented/ being implemented in 2018 and their activities scheduled for

2019.

Within their fields of competence, the OIC institutions conduct various capacity building

and experience sharing activities for facilitating the implementation of the SDGs in the

Member Countries. Each institution focuses on some specific goals and targets under the

SDGs.

The IDB Group conducts capacity building activities in various cross cutting areas related

to all the SDGs, more specifically on SDG6 (water and sanitation), SDG11 (inclusive, safe,

resilient and sustainable cities) and SDG13 (climate change), SDG17 (global partnership).

To illustrate, IDB, in collaboration with UNDP, organized a training activity on “Islamic

Finance for achieving SDGs” in İstanbul on 28 May 2018, which is related to SDG17 (global

partnership).

The ICCIA conducts activities on Goals 1, 5 and 8, which are related to poverty, gender

equality and sustainable economic growth, respectively. As an example, the ICCIA

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implemented a training program on “Technology Entrepreneurship Advocacy and

Management of Business Incubation & Technology Parks” in İstanbul on 23-25th April

2018, which is related to the implementation of Goal 8: “Promote sustained, inclusive and

sustainable economic growth”.

ICDT conducts activities contributing to the implementation of SDG1 (No poverty), SDG2

(Zero hunger), SDG3 (Good health and well-being), SDG4 (Quality education), SDG5

(Gender Equality), SDG9 (resilient infrastructure, sustainable industrialization) and

SDG17 (global partnership). For example, the ICDT organized the 4th Specialized

Exhibition on "Higher Education Services in the OIC Member States” in Casablanca on 26-

29th, April 2018, which is related to SDG4: “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality

education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”.

With regard to the SDGs-related activities of the SMIIC, technical training events are

conducted serving to Goal 17.11. For example, “Halal Tourism Training in Uzbekistan”

was held on 13-15th November 2018.

SESRIC exerts efforts towards contributing to the realization of the SDGs through data and

monitoring, capacity building and policy coherence activities. SESRIC has conducted

various activities related to the goals and targets under the SDGs. As an example,

Statistical Capacity Building Programme on Business Statistics was organized on 22-24th

October 2018, which is closely related with Goal 17.19.

The CCO organizes Working Group Meetings twice a year in six cooperation areas; namely,

trade, tourism, agriculture, transport and communications, poverty alleviation, and

financial cooperation. The Working Groups serve as suitable platforms for sharing

knowledge and experiences in many areas, which are also related to various goals and

targets under the SDGs. Poverty Alleviation Working Group (PAWG) has been elaborating

on poverty related SDGs in its recent Meetings, namely education quality and vocational

education which are directly related to SDG 4: “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality

education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”.

OIC Member Countries are also encouraged to conduct projects through the COMCEC

Project Funding (CPF) on the supported themes, some of which are related with the SDGs.

The Member Countries and the OIC institutions have the opportunity to conduct projects

within the framework of the CPF with a view to enhancing institutional and human

capacity in the OIC. For instance, Burkina Faso has implemented a project in 2018, titled

“Strengthening the Resilience of Tourism Sector Against Crises through Communication”,

in cooperation with Niger and Côte d'Ivoire, which has served the implementation of

target 8.9 indicating that “By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable

tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products”.

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#A. Activities / Projects / Programsheld / to be held in 2018

Date(DD-MM-YYYY)

Venue(City, Country)

Implementing Partner(s) Relevant Critical Success Factor(s)*

Relevant Goal(s) and Target(s) under the SDGs Explanation

111th Meeting of the COMCEC Trade Working Group 7-8 March 2018 Ankara, Turkey

Cooperation and Partnership, Policy coherence, Capacity Building

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for allGoal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

The Meeting was held on the theme of "Facilitating Trade: Improving Customs Risk Management Systems in the OIC Member States".

212th Meeting of the COMCEC Trade Working Group November 6th, 2018 Ankara, Turkey



The Meeting was held on the theme of "Improving Authorized Economic Operators Programs in the OIC Member States".

3 11th Meeting of the Transport and Communications Working Group March 15th, 2018 Ankara, Turkey


Goal 11.2. By 2030 provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport …9.1 Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development ...

The Meeting was held on the theme of "Governance of Transport Corridors in OIC Member States: Challenges, Cases and Policy Lessons".

4 12th Meeting of the COMCEC Transport and Communications Working Group October 11th, 2018 Ankara, Turkey


Goal 11.2. By 2030 provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport …9.1 Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development ...

The Meeting was held on the theme of "The Planning of National Transport Infrastructure in the OIC Member States".

LIST OF ACTIVITIES OF THE OIC INSTITUTIONS RELATED TO THE SDGs

COMCEC Coordination OfficeNAME OF THE INSTITUTION

Name

Mehmet Akif Alanbay

DepartmentCONTACT PERSON(S) OF THE

INSTITUTION

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5 11th Meeting of the Tourism Working Group February 15th, 2018 Ankara, TurkeyCooperation and Partnership, Policy coherence, Capacity Building

8.9 By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products12.b Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

Destination Development and Institutionalization Strategies in the OIC Member Countries".

6 12th Meeting of the Tourism Working Group September 13th, 2018 Ankara, TurkeyCooperation and Partnership, Policy coherence, Capacity Building


The Meeting was held on the theme of "Destination Marketing Strategies in the OIC Member Countries".

7 11th Meeting of the Agriculture Working Group February 22nd, 2018 Ankara, Turkey


Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

The Meeting was held on the theme of "Improving Agricultural Market Performance: Developing Agricultural Market Information Systems".

8 12th Meeting of the COMCEC Agriculture Working Group September 20th, 2018 Ankara, Turkey



The Meeting was held on the theme of "Analysis of Agri-food Trade Structures to Promote Agri-food Trade Networks among the OIC Member States".

9 11th Meeting of the Poverty Alleviation Working Group April 5th, 2018 Ankara, Turkey


Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhereGoal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

The Meeting was held on the theme of "Quality of Education in the OIC Member Countries".

10 12th Meeting of the Poverty Alleviation Working Group October 4th, 2018 Ankara, Turkey


Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhereGoal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

The Meeting was held on the theme of "Skills Development in the OIC Member Countries: Vocational Education".

1110th Meeting of the COMCEC Financial Cooperation Working Group March 29th, 2018 Ankara, Turkey


17.3 Mobilize additional financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources

The Meeting was held on the theme of "Role of Sukuk in Islamic Capital Markets".

1211th Meeting of the COMCEC Financial Cooperation Working Group October 25th, 2018 Ankara, Turkey



The Meeting was held on the theme of "Islamic Fund Management".

#B. Planned Activities / Projects /Programs for 2019

Date(DD-MM-YYYY)



Relevant Goal(s) and target(s) under the SDGs Explanation

113th Meeting of the COMCEC Trade Working Group March 7th, 2019 Ankara, Turkey



The Meeting will be held on "Increasing Public Availability of Customs Information in the OIC Member States".

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214th Meeting of the COMCEC Trade Working Group October 24th, 2019 Ankara, Turkey



The Meeting will be held on "Facilitating Transit Trade in the OIC Member States with an Emphasis on WTO TFA".

313th Meeting of the Transport and Communications Working Group March 14th, 2019 Ankara, Turkey


Goal 11.2. By 2030 provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport …

The Meeting will be held on "Improving Transport Project Appraisals in the Islamic Countries".

414th Meeting of the Transport and Communications Working Group October 10th, 2019 Ankara, Turkey


Goal 11.2. By 2030 provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport …

The Meeting will be held on "Pricing of the Transport Infrastructure in the Islamic Countries".

513th Meeting of the Tourism Working Group February 13th, 2019 Ankara, Turkey



The Meeting will be held on "Sustainable Destination Management Strategies in the OIC Member Countries".

614th Meeting of the Tourism Working Group

September 5th, 2019

Ankara, TurkeyCooperation and Partnership, Policy coherence, Capacity Building


The Meeting will be held on "Developing Multi Destination Tourism Corridors in the OIC Member Countries".

713th Meeting of the Agriculture Working Group February 21st, 2019 Ankara, Turkey



The Meeting will be held on "Reviewing Agricultural Trade Policies to Promote Intra-OIC Agricultural Trade".

814th Meeting of the Agriculture Working Group September 12th, 2019 Ankara, Turkey



The Meeting will be held on "Increasing the Resilience of the Food Systems in Islamic States in Face of Future Food Crises".

913th Meeting of the Poverty Alleviation Working Group April 4th, 2019 Ankara, Turkey


Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhereGoal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

The Meeting will be held on "Access to Health Services in the OIC Member Countries: A Pro-Poor Approach".

1014th Meeting of the Poverty Alleviation Working Group September 26th, 2019 Ankara, Turkey


Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhereGoal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

The Meeting will be held on "Child and Maternal Mortality in the OIC Member Countries".

1112th Meeting of the COMCEC Financial Cooperation Working Group March 28th, 2019 Ankara, Turkey



The Meeting will be held on "Infrastructure Financing through Islamic Finance".

1213th Meeting of the COMCEC Financial Cooperation Working Group October 17th, 2019 Ankara, Turkey



The Meeting will be held on "Improving Takaful Sector in the OIC Member Countries".

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Date(DD-MM-YYYY)




1Presentation on the “Experience of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Implementing the SDGs”

13-09-2018 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Ministry of Planning, Saudi Arabia Cooperation and Partnership All SDGs

IsDB has invited H.H. Ms. Haifa Al Mogrin – Assistant Deputy Minister on Sustainable Development and G20 Affairs in Saudi Arabia- to deliver a presentation on the “Experience of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Implementing the SDGs” at the IsDB Headquarter on 13th September 2018.

2Participation in the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 07.09.2018 New York, United States UN Cooperation and Partnership All SDGs

IsDB participated in the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on SDGs held at the UN Headquarters in New York from 9-18th

July 2018. The HLPF this year was held under the theme ‘Transformation towards sustainable and resilient societies’ and the event focused on SDGs 6,7,11,12,15 and 17. Forty Seven countries presented their Voluntary National Reviews (VNR), out of which 14 were IsDB Member Countries.

3Round-Table discussion on “Financing the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific” 18-07-2018 New York, United States UNDP, ADB, Bangladesh Cooperation and Partnership All SDGs

The Special Envoy on SDGs at IsDB participated in the Round-Table discussion on “Financing the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific” co-hosted by UNDP, ADB and the Government of Bangladesh on 18th July 2018 in New York.

4Presentation on “The Important Role of SMEs in Achieving the SDGs” 09.11.2018 Istanbul, Turkey ADFMI capacity building All SDGs

The Special Envoy on SDGs at IsDB has delivered a presentation on “The Important Role of SMEs in Achieving the SDGs” on 11th September 2018 in ADFMI International Development Forum in Istanbul, Turkey.

5Brainstorming session with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA)

25-06-2018 Khartoum, Sudan BADEA Policy Coherence All SDGs

IsDB participated with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) in its brainstorming for the alignment with the SDGs for its future strategy in the next 10 years. The event was held between 25-26 June 2018.

6 Regional Networking Forum (RNF) 28-06-2018 Istanbul, Turkey UN Office of South-South Cooperation Cooperation and Partnership All SDGs

IsDB has co-organized with the UN Office of South-South Cooperation, the Regional Networking Forum (RNF) held in Istanbul, Turkey on 28th June with the theme “Innovative Solutions for the Engagement of the Private Sector in Achieving the 2030 Agenda and Promotion of Entrepreneurship through South-South and Triangular Cooperation”. IsDB contributed to this meeting by sharing its experience with Reverse Linkage projects, and how the private sector plays a role in mobilizing expertise and resources to solve development challenges.

7Training on Islamic Finance for achieving SDGs 28-08-2018 Istanbul, Turkey UDNP capacity building All SDGs

UNDP in collaboration with IRTI have hosted their first-ever Islamic finance capacity-building workshop in May 2018, in Istanbul, Turkey. The training included both theoretical sessions on the foundations of Islamic Finance, and hands-on exercise to apply Islamic finance instruments towards development projects.

8A lecture titled “Re-imagining Cities – Towards a new normal” 24-09-2018 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ADB Cooperation and Partnership SDG 11

A lecture titled “Re-imagining Cities – Towards a new normal” was presented by Dr. Bambang Susantono – the Vice President, ADB on 24th September 2018.

NAME OF THE INSTITUTION Islamic Development Bank Group

CONTACT PERSON(S) OF THE INSTITUTION

Name Department

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9A Lecture titled “Innovations in Waste Management for Urban Development in IsDB Member Countries”

27-09-2018 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Cooperation and Partnership SDG 6, 11

A Lecture titled “Innovations in Waste Management for Urban Development in IsDB Member Countries” was presented by Dr. Doulaye Kone, Deputy Director of Water & Sanitation at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on 27th September 2018. This lecture contributed to SDG 6 and 11.

10a lecture titled “Mainstreaming Climate Action: AFD’s Experience” 24-01-2018 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Agence Francaise de

Developpment (AFD) Cooperation and Partnership SDG 13

Mr. Reny Rioux, CEO of Agence Francaise de Developpment (AFD), France presented a lecture titled “Mainstreaming Climate Action: AFD’s Experience” at IsDB Headquarter on 24th January 2018.

11 Quarterly SDG Digest Newsletter Quaterly Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Capacity Building All SDGs

IsDB community-of-practice publishes Quarterly Newsletter on matters related to SDGs. Five issues has been published so far. Both IsDB staff and others organization participates with articles.

#B. Planned Activities / Projects /Programs for 2019

Date(DD-MM-YYYY)




1 Quarterly SDG Digest Newsletter Quaterly Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Capacity Building All SDGs

IsDB community-of-practice publishes Quarterly Newsletter on matters related to SDGs. Five issues has been published so far. Both IsDB staff and others organization participates with articles.

2 Quarterly COP-SDG Dialogue Quaterly Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Capacity Building All SDGs IsDB community-of-practice SDG Dialogue. IsDB staff and

Management with its Entities participates.

3Regional Workshop on VNRs on SDGs for IsDB Member Countries at IsDB Headquarters

January Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Cross Learning among the MCs of the IsDB All SDGs

Leveraging Reverse Linkage to advance the SDGs, Benefits of the Voluntary National Reviews and how to ensure the follow up.

4 Parlimenterians January Beirut, Lebanon Cross Learning among the MCs of the IsDB All SDGs

5 SDGs Seminar (IsDB Annual Meeting) April Morocco Cooperation and Partnership All SDGs

6 Financing for Development (FfD) Forum April Cooperation and Partnership All SDGs

7 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) July New York, United States UN Cooperation and Partnership All SDGsIsDB will participate in the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on SDGs. IsDB Member Countries will be presenting their Voluntary National Reviews (VNR).

8 Unted Nations General Assembly September New York, United States UN Cooperation and Partnership All SDGs

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1 StatCaB Programme on Labour Statistics 14-16 Jan 2018 Khartoum, SudanImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Palestine and Sudan

Governance, data and monitoring, capacity building, policy coherence

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/ Targets: 8.2, 8.3, 8.7Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries/Target: 10.4Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.9

SESRIC organised the Technical Mission on ‘Labour Statistics’ to Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) of Republic of the Sudan on 14-16 January 2018.

The Technical Mission on ‘Labour Statistics’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Introduction to surveys carried out in labour statistics and data sources* Concepts and terminology of the labour force* Presentation of the experience of Palestine in the implementation of the labour force survey* Labour force indicators and methods of calculation* Labour force survey methodology* Review of the labour force survey* Field operations* Data processing and data cleaning* Classifications used in the labour force survey* Use of tablets* Updates to the labour force survey according to the ICLSConference* Prepare and publish the report / press release.

2 StatCaB Programme on Labour Statistics 23-24 Jan 2018 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Brunei and Saudi Arabia


Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/Targets: 8.2, 8.3, 8.7Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries/Target: 10.4Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.9

SESRIC organised the Study Visit on ‘Labour Statistics’ to Brunei Darussalam for the benefit of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) on 23-24 January 2018. The study visit was hosted by the Department of Economic Planning and Development (JPKE) of Brunei Darussalam with the participation of senior officials of GASTAT of Saudi Arabia.

The Study Visit included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Overview of Brunei Darussalam’s Labour Force Statistics* Programme of Regular Labour Force Surveys* Implementation of the latest international standards (19th ICLS)* Brunei Darussalam’s Key Indicators of the Labour Market(KILM)* The use of administrative records on Labour Market Statistics* Next Step towards Brunei Darussalam’s Labour MarketInformation System (LMIS)* Visit to Manpower Planning and Policy Unit (MPPU)

NAME OF THE INSTITUTION Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC)


Name Department

Dr. Atilla KARAMAN Statistics and Information Department

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3 StatCaB Programme on Data Analysis 28-30 Jan 2018 Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Egypt and Saudia Arabia


Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable DevelopmentTarget: 17.18

SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on 'Data Analysis' at General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 28-30 January 2018.

The Statistics Course on 'Data Analysis' included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Introduction to time series* Identification of the properties of time series* Semi average method in time series analysis* The least squares method in time series analysis* Use of the general trend forecasting model* Use of the seasonal time series model to forecast* Practical application to study social phenomena* Practical application to study an economic phenomenon* Preparation of a final report.

4StatCaB Programme on Population and Migration Statistics 29-30 Jan 2018 Putrajaya, Malaysia

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Malaysia and Saudi Arabia


Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries/Target: 10.7 Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.9

SESRIC organised the Study Visit on ‘Population and Migration Statistics’ to Malaysia for the benefit of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) of Saudi Arabia on 29-30 January 2018. The study visit was hosted by the Department of Statistics (DOS) Malaysia with the participation of senior officials of GASTAT of Saudi Arabia.

The Study Visit on ‘Population and Migration Statistics’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Population and Housing Census * Population Estimation and Projection* Vital Statistics*Migration Statistics

5 StatCaB Programme on Energy Statistics 5-7 Feb 2018 Baku, AzerbaijanImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Iran and Azerbaijan


Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all/Targets: All targets under Goal 7.Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.9

SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on ‘Energy Statistics’ at State Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 5-7 February 2018.

The Statistics Course on ‘Energy Statistics’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Scope of energy statistics* Definitions and classifications of energy products* An introduction to FDES* An overview of SEEA energy* Data collection

6 StatCaB Programme on Labour Statistics 6-8 Feb 2018 Nouakchott, MauritaniaImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Senegal and Mauritania



SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on ‘Labour Statistics’ at National Statistical Office (ONS) of Islamic Republic Mauritania on 6-8 February 2018.

The Statistics Course on ‘Labour Statistics’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Labour market statistics* Descriptive analysis of labour market statistics* Case Study: Senegal* Employment and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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7 StatCaB Programme on Metadata 7-8 Feb 2018 Ankara, TurkeyImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Turkey and Oman


Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development//Target: 17.18

SESRIC organised the Study Visit on ‘Metadata’ to Turkey for the benefit of the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) of Sultanate of Oman on 7-8 February 2018. The study visit was hosted by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) of Republic of Turkey.

The Study Visit included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Turkstat's Current Situation on Metadata* Oman's Current Situation on Metadata* Fundamentals of statistical business processes and implementation of GSBPM in TurkStat* Turkstat Process Management System* Metadata Basics and International Metadata Standards* ESS Metadata (Quality Report) Structures (SIMS, ESMS, ESQRS)* Metadata System Components* Turkstat Metadata Studies: DDI and Harzemli Editor* Workload analysis* Cost Accounting in Turkish Statistical System* International classifications used by TurkStat and their linkage* Classification Server of TurkStat and Other Registries

8 StatCaB Programme on Education Statistics 13-14 Feb 2018 Jakarta, IndonesiaImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Indonesia and Saudi Arabia


Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all/Targets: all targets under goal 4.Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.9

SESRIC organised the Study Visit on ‘Education Statistics’ to Indonesia for the benefit of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) on 13-14 February 2018. The study visit was hosted by the BPS-Statistics Indonesia.

The Study Visit on ‘Education Statistics’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:*Overview of Social Economic Household Survey on BPS* Methodology* Questionnaire Susenas (Kor + MSBP)* Indicator of Education form Natinoal Socio Economic Survey (Susenas) (input, process, output)* Processing and dissemination of the data

9 StatCaB Programme on Data Analysis 13-15 Feb 2018 Muscat, OmanImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Egypt and Oman


Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.18

SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on 'Data Analysis' at National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) of the Sultanate of Oman on 13-15 February 2018.

The Statistics Course on 'Data Analysis' included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Introduction to time series* Identification of the properties of time series* Semi average method in time series analysis* The least squares method in time series analysis* Use of the general trend forecasting model* Use of the seasonal time series model to forecast* Practical application to study social phenomena* Practical application to study an economic phenomenon* Preparation of a final report

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10StatCaB Programme on Sustainable Development Statistics 6-8 Mar 2018 Muscat, Oman

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Malaysia and Oman


Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Targets: 17.9, 17.19

SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on 'Sustainable Development Statistics' at National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) of Oman on 6 – 8 March 2018.

The Statistics Course on 'Sustainable Development Statistics' included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Introduction of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)* Overview of SDGs in Malaysia* Assessment of SDGs Indicators:* SDGs Monitoring & Reporting

11Meeting of the Delegates of the National Statistical Offices of the OIC Member Countries

8.Mar.18 New York, USA

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Algeria, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Gambia, Guyana, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Tunisia, Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UNESCWA

Multi-stakeholder partnership


SESRIC, in its capacity as the Secretariat of the OIC Statistical Commission (OIC-StatCom), organised the annual Meeting with the Delegates of National Statistical Offices of OIC Member Countries on 8 March 2018 as a side event meeting of the 49th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission in New York, USA.

During the meeting, 35 delegates from 19 OIC Member Countries and 3 representatives of the international organisations were briefed on the progress of the OIC-StatCom activities and current surveys conducted by SESRIC including Tendency Survey on SDG Priorities of OIC Member Countries, Survey on the Project of Islamic Finance Industry Database for OIC Member Countries and Survey on Mapping the Architecture of Development Agencies of OIC Member Countries and future projects of the OIC-StatCom.

The delegates also shared their inputs and comments about the possible themes of the Seventh Session of OIC-StatCom that will be held on 2-3 May 2018 in Ankara, Turkey.

At the Side Event, the delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia delivered a presentation on the Transformation Journey of the General Authority for Statistics (GAStat) and the delegation of Malaysia informed the participants about the 62nd World Statistics Conference to be held on 18-23 August 2019 in

12StatCaB Programme on Income and Consumption Statistics 20-22 Mar 2018 Cotonou, Benin

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Cote d'Ivorie and Benin


Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries/Target: 10.1Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.18

SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on ‘Income and Consumption Statistics’ at the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Analysis (INSAE) of Benin on 20 –22 March 2018.

The Statistics Course on ‘Income and Consumption Statistics’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Concepts of Labor Statistics* Labor market information system* Review of 16th and 17th ICLS resolutions on income and consumption (1998 and 2003) and guidelines* Income Statistics* Consumption Statistics

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13StatCaB Programme on Income and Consumption Statistics 20-22 Mar 2018 Perak, Malaysia

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Indonesia and Malaysia



SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on ‘Income and Consumption Statistics’ at the Department of Statistics (DoS) of Malaysia on 20-22 March 2018.

The Statistics Course on ‘Income and Consumption Statistics’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Concept and Definition: Income and Consumption Data,* UN Recommendation on Collecting Income and Consumption Data,* Income and Consumption Survey,* Quality Assurance Guidelines,* Income and Consumption Statistics in the Context of the 2030 SDGs Agenda, and* Data Analysis and Dissemination

14 StatCaB Programme on Data Analysis 25-27 Mar 2018 Male, MaldivesImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Pakistan and Maldives



SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on ‘Data Analysis’ at National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of Maldives on 25 – 27 March 2018.

The Statistics Course on ‘Data Analysis’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Overview of Research Methods and Techniques,* Descriptive Statistics,* Restricting and generating variables housekeeping,* Basic Statistical Analysis,* Brief History of Stata, and* Data editor, Syntax editor, Output viewer.

15StatCaB Programme on International Trade Statistics 25-27 Mar 2018 Khartoum, Sudan

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Egypt and Sudan


Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Targets: 17.9, 17.10, 17.11, 17.12

SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on ‘International Trade Statistics' at Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) of Sudan on 18-20 March 2018.

The Statistics Course on 'International Trade Statistics' included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Introduction and the importance of trade statistics* Quantification and partner countries* Special metadata* Trade statistics* Commercial system and types* Data collection methodologies* Dissemination methods and quality* Commodity classifications* Metadata and quality* Transportation* Some practical cases

16 StatCaB Programme on Infographics 27-28 Mar 2018 Kuwait City, KuwaitImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Indonesia and Kuwait



SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on ‘Infographics’ at Kuwait Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) on 27-28 March 2018.

The Statistics Course on ‘Infographics’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* An understanding of infographics* Introduction of infographic software maker

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17 StatCaB Programme on Gender Statistics 23-25 Apr 2018 Male, MaldivesImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Indonesia and Maldives


Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all/Target: 4.5Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls/Targets: All targets under goal 5.Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.18

SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on ‘Gender Statistics’ at National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of Maldives on 23 –25 April 2018.

The Statistics Course on ‘Gender Statistics’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Basics of gender statistics,* Importance of demographic indicators for gender analysis,* Gender and economic activity,* Gender concerns in education,* Gender and Health,* Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): an Introduction, and* SDGs related gender: Maldives context.

18Seventh Session of OIC Statistical Commission (OIC-StatCom) 2-3 May 2018 Ankara, Turkey

Implementing: SESRIC and IDBParticipants: NSOs of Albania, Azerbaijan, Benin, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Gambia, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Uganda and Uzbekistan; AITRS, GCC-STAT, IOM, PARIS21, UNFPA, UNHCR and UNSD.

Multi-stakeholder partnership


The Seventh Session of the Statistical Commission of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-StatCom) was organised by SESRIC in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) on 2-3 May 2018 in Ankara, Republic of Turkey with the participation of 69 delegates from the National Statistical Offices (NSOs) of 31 OIC countries, including Albania, Azerbaijan, Benin, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Gambia, Guinea, Indonesia, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Uganda and Uzbekistan and regional and international organizations including SESRIC, IDB, Sub-Saharan African Organisation for the Development of Economic Studies and Statistics Systems (AFRISTAT), Arab Institute for Training and Research in Statistics (AITRS), Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-STAT), International Organization for Migration (IOM), Partnership in Statistics for Development in the 21st Century (PARIS21), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD).

The Seventh Session considered and reviewed the activities of the OIC-StatCom Secretariat undertaken since its Sixth Session. Additionally, the representatives of NSOs and international

19 StatCaB Programme on Metadata 7-3 May 2018 Amman, JordanImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Jordan and Saudi Arabia



SESRIC organised the Study Visit on ‘Metadata’ to Jordan for the benefit of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) of Saudi Arabia on 7-9 May 2018.

The Study Visit on ‘Metadata’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Introduction to metadata* Types of metadata* Metadata management* Metadata tools* Metadata software* GSBM, DDI, SIMS* Metadata strategy* Quality of dissemination

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20StatCaB Programme on Understanding the Business of Statistics and Project Management

26-27 Jul 2018 Jakarta, IndonesiaImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Indonesia and Albania



SESRIC organised the Study Visit on ‘Understanding the Business of Statistics and Project Management’ for the benefit of the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) of Republic of Albania on 26 – 27 July 2018. The Study Visit was hosted by the BPS-Statistics Indonesia.

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Examination of International Education Reports and Monitoring of Educational Indicators and Role of Education in Economic Growth and Development

06.Ağu.18 Istanbul, Turkey Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Turkey



SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on ‘Examination of International Education Reports and Monitoring of Educational Indicators’’ at the Turkish Maarif Foundation (TMF) in Istanbul on 06 August 2018. The statistics course was organized as a part of the ‘Specialist Assistant Training Programme’ of the TMF being held between 21 May and 8 October of 2018.

The statistics course on ‘Examination of International Education Reports and Monitoring of Educational Indicators’ included interactive discussion sessions with a focus on the following:* SESRIC Report on ‘Education and Scientific Development in OIC Countries 2016’* SESRIC OIC Statistics Database (OICStat)* UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) Database* Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report for the years 2015, 2016 and 2017/2018* Global Partnership for Education Results Report 2018* The International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity Report 2016* The World Bank’s World Development Report 2018

22StatCaB Programme on Analytical and Critical Thinking 3-4 Sep 2018 Tirana, Albania

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Indonesia and Albania



SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on ‘Analytical and Critical Thinking’ at the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) of Republic of Albania on 3-4 September 2018.

The Statistics Course on ‘Analytical and Critical Thinking’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Official Statistics for Evidence Based Policy;* Quantitative Data Analysis and Inference; and* Data Dissemination

23StatCaB Programme on Analytical and Critical Thinking 3-4 Sep 2018 Kampala, Uganda

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Gambia and Uganda



SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on ‘Analytical and Critical Thinking’ at the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) on 03-04 September 2018.

The Statistics Course on ‘Analytical and Critical Thinking’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Setting up Ground Rules and other Logistics;* Overview/Definitions of Analytical and Critical Thinking;* Understanding Analytical and Critical Thinking;* Group Discussions and/or Presentations;* Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills—similarities and difference;* Importance and Benefits of Analytical and Critical Thinking;* Challenges and Opportunity for Critical Analysis in the Assessment/ National Statistics System (NSS); and* Practical application of Analytical and Critical Thinking skillsin statistical production

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24 StatCaB Programme on Labour Statistics 4-6 Sep 2018 Cairo, EgyptImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Malaysia and Egypt



SESRIC organised the Technical Mission on ‘Labour Statistics’ to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) of Egypt on 4-6 September 2018.

The Technical Mission on ‘Labour Statistics’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Overview of Labour Statistics* Labour Statistics: Perspective of Labour Supply* Labour Statistics: Perspective of Labour Demand* Decent Work Indicators

25 StatCaB Programme on Metadata 16-18 Sep 2018 Cairo, EgyptImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Egypt and Palestine



SESRIC organised the Study Visit on ‘Metadata’ for the benefit of the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) on 16-18 September 2018. The Study Visit was hosted by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) of Arab Republic of Egypt.

26StatCaB Programme on Dissemination, Data Warehousing 25-27 Sep 2018 Baghdad, Iraq

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Palestine and Iraq



SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on ‘Dissemination and Data Warehousing’ at the Central Statistical Organization (CSO) of Republic of Iraq on 25-27 September 2018.

The Course included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Data Categories in Websites* Dissemination Methods and Displaying Statistical Indicators (with cases from PCBS)* Using Latest Technologies (Interactive Techniques, Data Visualization, Infographic) in Dissemination Process (with casesfrom PCBS)* Disseminate Publications and Press Releases based on best Practices* Statistical Calendar and Proactive Dissemination (with casesfrom PCBS)* Metadata and Microdata and the International Standards* Micro Data Usage (with cases from PCBS) 8. Dissemination of SDGs Indicators* Dissemination policy based on International Standards* Communicating with the Media and Communication Strategy* Data Warehousing: Concepts, Goals and Objectives* Centralized Statistical Indicators Systems (Data warehousing) (with cases from PCBS)* Data Mining and Business Intelligence* Dissemination of Statistics as Open Data (with cases from

27 StatCaB Programme on Classifications 2-4 Oct 2018 Amman, JordanImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Jordan and Saudi Arabia



SESRIC organised the Study Visit on ‘Classifications’ on 02-04 October 2018 in Amman, Jordan within the framework of OIC Statistical Capacity Building (StatCaB) Programme. Department of Statistics (DOS) of Jordan hosted the study visit with the participation of two statisticians of General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) of Saudi Arabia.

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28Statistical Seminar on ‘Survey Design and Implementation’ 8-12 Oct 2018 Istanbul, Turkey

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Turkey and Albania, Gambia, Jordan, Palestine, Senegal, Suriname



The Central Bank of Republic of Turkey (CBRT) organised a Statistical Seminar on “Survey Design and Implementation” on 8 - 12 October 2018 in Istanbul.

This Seminar mainly aimed to improve the knowledge of the participants on designing and conducting surveys, particularly those carried out by the CBRT. The Seminar contributed to the knowledge of participants on how to produce relevant, objective and accurate statistics to keep users well informed and assist good policy and decision-making.

The Seminar included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Sampling frame and sampling design* Questionnaire design* Data collection and data editing* Weighting methods and seasonal adjustment* Constructing composite indices* Measuring uncertainty using survey data* Use of survey data for monetary policy decisions* Use of regional network – Economic Intelligence* Overview of the CBRT Surveys (Survey of Expectations, Bank Loans Tendency Survey, Financial Services Survey, Business Tendency Survey and Investment Survey)

29StatCaB Programme on Income and Consumption Statistics 8-10 Oct 2018 Tunis, Tunisia

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Tunisia and Jordan



SESRIC organised a Study Visit on ‘Income and Consumption Statistics’ on 8-10 October 2018 in Tunis, Tunisia within the framework of OIC Statistical Capacity Building (StatCaB) Programme. National Institute of Statistics (INS) of Tunisia hosted the study visit with the participation of two statisticians from Department of Statistics (DOS) of Jordan.

30The 20th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS) 10-19 Oct 2018 Geneva, Switzerland Implementing: ILO and SESRIC



The International Labour Organization (ILO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, organized the 20th International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS) on 10 - 19 October 2018 at the ILO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Conference included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Revision of the International Classification of Status in Employment (ICSE-93)* Update on the implementation of the 19th ICLS Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour under utilization* Statistical standards to measure labour migration and forced labour* Indicators relevant for the world of work within the Global Indicator Framework to monitor the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030

SESRIC sponsored the participation of some statisticians from NSOs of OIC member countries in the 20th ICLS.

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31StatCaB Programme on International Trade and Balance of Payments 17-19 Oct 2018 Baku, Azerbaijan

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Azerbaijan and Tajikistan



SESRIC will organise a Study Visit on ‘International Trade and Balance of Payments' on 17-19 October 2018 in Baku Republic of Azerbaijan within the framework of OIC Statistical Capacity Building (StatCaB) Programme. The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan will host the study visit for the benefit of two delegates from the Agency on Statistics under President of the Republic of Tajikistan.

32 StatCaB Programme on Business Statistics 22-24 Oct 2018 Mogadishu, SomaliaImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Uganda and Somalia



SESRIC organised a Statistics Course on ‘Business Statistics’ at the Directorate of National Statistics (DNS), Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development of Somalia on 22-24 October 2018.

The Course included practical sessions and discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Introduction to & Structure/Methods of Classification of Business Statistics* Design of Data Collection Instruments/Tools* Analysis of Business Statistics Data

33 StatCaB Programme on Tourism Statistics 22-24 Oct 2018 Dhaka, BangladeshImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Maldives and Bangladesh


Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns/Target: 12.bGoal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.9

SESRIC organised the Technical Mission on ‘Tourism Statistics’ to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on 22-24 October 2018.

The Technical Mission included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Basic definition of tourism statistics* Importance of tourism statistics* System of National Accounts (SNA) in relation to tourism statistics* Sharing the experience from the Maldives context* Measuring tourism demand & tourism supply* Employment in the tourism industries* Questionnaire design, data processing and Analysis* SDGs related to tourism statistics

34StatCaB Programme on Economic Accounts 23-25 Oct 2018 Putrajaya, Malaysia

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Indonesia and Malaysia


Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Targets: 17.18

SESRIC organised the Statistics Course on ‘Economic Accounts’ at the Department of Statistics (DoS) of Malaysia on 23-25 October 2018.

The Statistics Course on ‘Economic Accounts’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Overview of System of National Accounts (SNA) 2008* Flow and Transaction* Production Account and Output* GDP Expenditure* Household Final Consumption* Government and Non-Profit Institutions Serving Households (NPISH) Consumption* Capital Formation* Generating of Income Account* Primary of Income Account* Secondary Distribution of Income Account* Balance sheet and Financial account* Revaluation account* Indonesia case in Compiling National Account

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35 StatCaB Programme on Labour Statistics 29-31 Oct 2018 Tripoli, LibyaImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Egypt and Libya



SESRIC organised a Study Visit on 'Labour Statistics' on 29-31 October 2018 to Egypt within the framework of OIC Statistical Capacity Building (StatCaB) Programme. The CAPMAS of Egypt hosted the study visit for the benefit of delegates from the LBSC of LIbya.

36StatCaB Programme on Business Censuses and Registers 29-31 Oct 2018 Bandar Seri Begawan,

Brunei

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Malaysia and Brunei



SESRIC organised the Technical Mission on ‘Business Censuses and Registers’ to the Department of Economic Planning and Development (JPKE) of Brunei Darussalam on 29-31 October 2018.

The Technical Mission on ‘Business Censuses and Registers’ included discussion activities with a focus on the following topics:* Introduction to Statistical Business Register (SBR)* Business Census / Survey Methods in Malaysia* Overview of Registry of Companies and Business Names (ROCBN) System by ROCBN* Overview of Business Information System (SMS) by DEPD* Overview of Business Reporting Portal (BRP) by Ministry of Energy, Manpower and Industry* Quality Assurance of the SBR* Business Census / Survey Methods by DEPD* Use of Administrative Data in the SBR* Modernization of MSBR

37Workshop on Islamic Finance in the National Accounts 31 Oct-2 Nov 2018 Ankara, Turkey

Implementing: SESRIC, UNSD and UNESCWAParticipants: NSOs of OIC member countries

Governance, data and monitoring, capacity building, policy coherence, multi-stakeholder partnerships


SESRIC, Statistics Division of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), and United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) jointly organized the Workshop on Islamic Finance in the National Accounts at SESRIC Headquarters in Ankara, Turkey on 31 October – 2 November 2018. Experts, who are directly involved in the compilation of Islamic finance statistics for the national accounts in their countries, participates in the workshop.

The Workshop covered the following topics:* Sectorization of Islamic financial corporations* Classification of Islamic financial instruments and corresponding property income* Calculation of output and value added of Islamic financial services* Coordination between regional and international organizations in the collection of statistics on Islamic finance

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38Workshop on Transforming Tobacco Questions for Surveys (TQS) Data to Action

12-15 Nov 2018 Ankara, Turkey

Implementing: SESRIC, CDC, CDC-F and WHOParticipants: NSOs of OIC member countries


Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages/Target: 3.aGoal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.9

SESRIC, in collaboration with the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CDC Foundation will organise the workshop on ‘Transforming Tobacco Questions for Surveys (TQS) Data to Action’ on 12-15 November 2018 in Ankara, Republic of Turkey.

The Workshop will cover the following topics:* The Global Burden of Tobacco: Monitoring Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Targets and Tracking the Tobacco Epidemic,* TQS: A Subset of Key Questions from GATS,* Introduction to Data to Action,* The Persuasive Tobacco Control Brief, and* Dissemination and Mobilization.

39 StatCaB Programme on Education Statistics 12-14 Nov 2018 Kampala, UgandaImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Uganda and Mozambique


Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all/Targets: all targets under goal 4.


SESRIC will organise a Study Visit on 'Education Statistics' on 12-14 November 2018 in Kampala, Uganda within the framework of OIC Statistical Capacity Building (StatCaB) Programme. The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) will host the study visit for the benefit of three delegates from the Office for National Statistics (INE) of Mozambique.

40StatCaB Programme on Statistical Records of Establishment 12-14 Nov 2018 Baghdad, Iraq

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Palestine and Iraq



SESRIC will organise a Statistics Course on 'Statistical Records of Establishment' on 12-14 November 2018 in Baghdad, Iraq within the framework of OIC Statistical Capacity Building (StatCaB) Programme.

41StatCaB Programme on Community Outreach through Social Media for National Statistics Offices

12-14 Nov 2018 Putrajaya, MalaysiaImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Malaysia and Iraq



SESRIC will organise a Study Visit on 'Community Outreach through Social Media for National Statistics Offices' on 12-14 November 2018 to Putrajaya, Malaysia for the benefit of the CSO of Iraq.

42StatCaB Programme on Income and Consumption Statistics 13-15 Nov 2018 Cairo, Egypt

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Saudi Arabia and Egypt



SESRIC will organise a Study Visit on 'Income and Consumption Statistics' on 13-15 November 2018 to Cairo, Egypt for the benefit of the GASTAT of Saudi Arabia.

43StatCaB Programme on Sustainable Development Statistics 26-28 Nov 2018 Baku, Azerbaijan

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Malaysia and Azerbaijan



SESRIC will organise a Statistics Course on 'Sustainable Development Statistics' on 26-28 November 2018 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to be provided by the expert from DoS of Malaysia.

44StatCaB Programme on Banking, Insurance, Financial Statistics 26-28 Nov 2018 Amman, Jordan

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Tunisia and Jordan


Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Targets: 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5

SESRIC will organise a Statistics Course on 'Banking, Insurance, Financial Statistics' on 26-28 November 2018 in Amman, Jordan, to be provided by the expert from INS of Tunisia.

45StatCaB Programme on Human Settlements and Housing Statistics 27-29 Nov 2018 Cotonou, Benin

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Cote d'Ivoire and Benin


Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable/Target: 11.1Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.19

SESRIC will organise a Statistics Course on 'Human Settlements and Housing Statistics' on 27-29 November 2018 in Cotonou, Benin, to be provided by the expert from INS of Cote d'Ivoire.

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46StatCaB Programme on Justice and Crime Statistics 28-30 Nov 2018 Astana, Kazakhstan

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan


Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice forall and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels/Targets: All targets under Goal 16.Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.9

SESRIC will organise a Study Visit on 'Justice and Crime Statistics' on 28-30 November 2018 to Astana, Kazakhstan for the benefit of the SSC of Azerbaijan.

47StatCaB Programme on Mining, Manufacturing, Construction Statistics 3-4 Dec 2018 Doha, Qatar

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Malaysia and Qatar



SESRIC will organise a Statistics Course on 'Mining, Manufacturing, Construction Statistics' on 3-4 December 2018 in Doha, Qatar, to be provided by the expert from DoS of Malaysia.

48 StatCaB Programme on Tourism Statistics 4-6 Dec 2018 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Implementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Indonesia and Brunei



SESRIC will organise a Statistics Course on 'Tourism Statistics' on 4-6 December 2018 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, to be provided by the expert from BPS-Statistics Indonesia.

49 StatCaB Programme on Price Statistics 10-12 Dec 2018 Doha, QatarImplementing: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of Indonesia and Qatar



SESRIC will organise a Statistics Course on 'Price Statistics' on 10-12 December 2018 in Doha, Qatar, to be provided by the expert from BPS-Statistics Indonesia.

50Report on the Results of the Tendency Survey on SDG Priorities of OIC Member Countries

26-29 November 2018 Ankara, Turkey Implemeting: SESRIC


All SDG GoalsThe report has been submitted to the COMCEC Coordination Office, to be made available during the COMCEC 33rd Sessional Committee and 34th Ministerial Meetings.

51 OIC Statistics (OICStat) Database

Periodically updating the OICStat Database

with relevant SDG related indicators

Ankara, Turkey Implemeting: SESRIC Data visibility


Periodically updated. Currently OICStat hosts 423 indicators under 23 categories dating back 1985.

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Infographics on Environment, Water, Poverty, Trade, Finance, Agriculture and Food Security, Employment, Transport, Energy, Tourism, Labour, Technology and Innovation, Education and Health in the OIC member countries

Frequently prepared Ankara, Turkey Implemeting: SESRIC Data visibility


Periodically updated and prepared

53 Statistical Yearbook 2018 Edition Annual updated Ankara, Turkey Implemeting: SESRIC Data visibility


Regularly updated

54StatCaB Programme on Agricultural Censuses and Registers

November-December 2018 OIC member countries

Implemeting: SESRIC Participants: Relevant NSOs of OIC member countries


Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture/Target: 2.aGoal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.9

Planned to be organised until end of 2018 and will be held in 2019 if it has not been realised in 2018.

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55StatCaB Programme on Agricultural Surveys






56 StatCaB Programme on Labour Statistics November-December 2018 OIC member countries





57 StatCaB Programme on Household Surveys November-December 2018 OIC member countries





58StatCaB Programme on Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries Statistics



Data visibility



59 StatCaB Programme on Health Statistics November-December 2018 OIC member countries



Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages/Targets: All targets under goal 3.Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.9


60StatCaB Programme on Income and Consumption Statistics






61StatCaB Programme on Justice and Crime Statistics




Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice forall and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels/Targets: All targets under Goal 16.Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.9


62StatCaB Programme on Macroeconomic Statistics






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63 StatCaB Programme on Business Statistics November-December 2018 OIC member countries





64 StatCaB Programme on Tourism Statistics November-December 2018 OIC member countries





65StatCaB Programme on Government Finance, Fiscal and Public Sector Statistics




Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Targets: 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5, 17.9


66StatCaB Programme on Science, Technology, and Innovation Statistics




Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Targets: 17.6, 17.7, 17.8


67StatCaB Programme on Living Conditions, Poverty and Cross-Cutting Social Issues




Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere/Targets: all targets under goal 1.Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.15


68StatCaB Programme on Yearbooks and Similar Compendia






69 StatCaB Programme on Metadata November-December 2018 OIC member countries





70StatCaB Programme on Population and Housing Censuses; Registers of Population, Dwellings and Buildings






71StatCaB Programme on Agricultural Census






72StatCaB Programme on Human Settlements and Housing Statistics






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73StatCaB Programme on Social Protection Statistics




Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere/Target: 1.3Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls/Target: 5.4Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries/Target: 10.4Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.9


74StatCaB Programme on Economic Accounts






75StatCaB Programme on International Trade Statistics






76 StatCaB Programme on Gender Statistics November-December 2018 OIC member countries





77StatCaB Programme on Dissemination, Data Warehousing






78 StatCaB Programme on Data Analysis November-December 2018 OIC member countries





79StatCaB Programme on Population and Migration Statistics






80StatCaB Programme on Regional and Small Area Statistics






81 StatCaB Programme on Education Statistics November-December 2018 OIC member countries





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82StatCaB Programme on Environment Statistics




Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation/Targets: 9.4, 9.bGoal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable/Targets: 11.6, 11.aGoal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns/Targets: 12.4, 12.cGoal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.7


83StatCaB Programme on Agriculture Statistics






84 StatCaB Programme on Culture Statistics November-December 2018 OIC member countries





85 StatCaB Programme on Transport Statistics November-December 2018 OIC member countries





86StatCaB Programme on Agricultural Censuses & Registers






87StatCaB Programme on Population and Migration Statistics






88 StatCaB Programme on Income Statistics November-December 2018 OIC member countries





89StatCaB Programme on Quarterly GDP Calculation






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90 StatCaB Programme on Energy Statistics November-December 2018 OIC member countries



Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all/Targets: All targets under goal 7.Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.9


91 StatCaB Programme on Rental Indexes November-December 2018 OIC member countries





92StatCaB Programme on Geographic Information Systems (GIS)






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StatCaB Programme on Quality Frameworks and Measurement of Performance of Statistical Systems and Offices






94 StatCaB Programme on Price Statistics November-December 2018 OIC member countries





95StatCaB Programme on Sustainable Development Statistics






96StatCaB Programme on Team Formation and Management






97StatCaB Programme on Understanding the Business of Statistics and Project Management






98StatCaB Programme on Stakeholder Relationship Management






99 StatCaB Programme on Time Use Statistics November-December 2018 OIC member countries





100 StatCaB Programme on Labour Statistics November-December 2018 OIC member countries





101StatCaB Programme on Community Outreach Through Social Media For National Statistics Offices






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102StatCaB Programme on Banking, Insurance, Financial Statistics




Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Targets: 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5


103 StatCaB Programme on Classifications November-December 2018 OIC member countries





104StatCaB Programme on Statistical Confidentiality and Disclosure Protection






105StatCaB Programme on Statistical Marketing and Dealing with the Social Media






106StatCaB Programme on Analytical and Critical Thinking






107StatCaB Programme on Entrepreneurship Statistics






108StatCaB Programme on Change Management






109StatCaB Programme on Developing Statistical Literacy and Data Awareness Initiatives






110Urban Development in OIC Member Countries 2018 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy

coherence

Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable/ Target 11.3, 11a

This report will present an overview on the current state of urbanization and its impacts on some critical issues related to urban development in OIC countries. The report will also highlight the critical elements of planning for sustainable urbanization and present relevant policy recommendations.

111 OIC Economic Outlook 2018 2018 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy coherence

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/Target 8.2,8.3,8.4

This study will provide a comparative analysis of trends in major economic indicators for the OIC member countries in light of the recent global and regional economic developments.

112Transportation for Development in OIC Countries 2018 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy

coherence

Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable/ Target 11.2

This report looks at the transportation sector in OIC countries in a comparative perspective. It investigates the performance of the different modes of transportation under three broad categories: land, water and air transportation. The report also highlights the relationship between transportation and trade and tourism.

113 OIC Water Report 2018 2018 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy coherence

Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all/Target 6.1,6.3,6.4,6.5,6.6

The OIC Water Report 2018 analyses the issues of water availability, water demand, pressure on water resources, water scarcity, water dependency, and the balancing of water use and food production. The report also assesses the status of implementing the OIC Water Vision in different OIC Countries. Accordingly, the report proposes some policy recommendations for OIC countries to achieve water security.

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114OIC Women and Development Report 2018: Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship for Development

2018 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy coherence

Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls/Target 5.1,5.2,5.5

The Report aims to assess the state of women in OIC Member States in comparative perspective and identifies key challenges faced by women in social and economic life through using qualitative and quantitative datasets. The report specifically focuses on the issue of women and entrepreneurship and highlights the importance of encouraging women to become entrepreneurs in order to increase their contribution to the development of their societies. The report finally proposes some recommendations to serve as broad policy guidelines to overcome specific challenges faced by women in OIC Member States.

115 OIC Labour Market Strategy 2025 2018 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy coherence

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/ Target 8.5-8.8

Given the common labour market challenges faced by the member countries and the need for enhancing cooperation to address some of these challenges, the 3rd Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers requested from SESRIC to prepare a Labour Market Strategy proposal for the next session of the conference to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2017. The strategy document identified five thematic cooperation areas for strategic action: (1) Encouraging participation to labour market; (2) Enhancing employability; (3) Protecting the workers’ safety and well-being; (4) Promoting labour productivity; (5) Reducing unemployment. Specific actions under each thematic area, together with some further elaboration on these areas, have been listed in the document. The final version of the strategy document is prepared in line with the comments and suggestions made during the 4th Session of the ICLM.

116State of Elderly in OIC Member Countries 2018: Responding to the Needs of Elderly 2018 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy

coherence

Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries/Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable/Target 11.2,11.7

This Report looks at the state of elderly in OIC Member Countries in comparative perspective and reveals key challenges faced by them. The Report presents key statistics regarding elderly demographics as well as focuses on social and economic well-being of elderly by providing an assessment such as on selected health related indicators and social security arrangements for elderly people in OIC Member Countries.

117The State of Tourism in the Member Countries of D-8 (2018) 2018 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy

coherence

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/Target 8.9

This report analyses and examines the trends in the major tourism indicators including tourist arrivals and tourism receipts for the D-8 member countries, as a group, during the latest five-year period for which the data are available. It investigates these trends in a comparative manner with their counterparts in the groups of the OIC, other developing and developed countries as well as with the world economy as a whole. The report also looks at the intra-D-8 Tourism trends to reveal the level of integration in the domain of tourism among D-8 Countries. Finally, the report highlights the potential of Islamic (Halal) tourism in the context of D-8 countries and will list some policy recommendations to serve as a broad guideline for policy-makers.

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118 Trade in Services in OIC Countries 2018 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy coherence


This outlook report will analyse the current state and structure of services trade in OIC countries. The services sector plays an increasingly important role in the global economy and the growth and development of countries. In this context, the report will investigate the latest developments in services trade at global and regional levels, and analyse sectoral concentration of trade in services and comparative advantage of OIC countries in different sectors. The report will also review the existing policies in OIC countries in promoting and protecting services trade by using internationally comparable indices.

119Trainers Course on "Disaster and Prehospital Medicine"

30 September - 12 October 2018 Izmir, Turkey Ministries of Health of Turkey

and Sudan, TIKA Capacity building

Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere/ Target 1.5

Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promotewell-being for all at all ages/Target 3.8, 3.b

The Training of trainers course on “Disaster and Prehospital Medicine Training of Trainers” was organised for the benefit of 30 selected experts devided on two groups from the Ministry of Health of Sudan and was preceded by 3 candidates’ selection trainings in Sudan.This training of training course is part of the implementation of a joint project between SESRIC, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey, TİKA and the Ministry of Health of Sudan, that aims to strengthen the coordination and capacity building of OIC countries in preparedness and response to health ermergencies.

120Training Programme on "Intensive Care & Infection Control"

25 November - 14 December 2018 Ankara, Turkey MoH of Turkey Capacity building

Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promotewell-being for all at all ages/Target 3.8, 3.b, 3.d

The training aimed to provide a dynamic balance in maintaining the life of the individuals with physiological function disorders, to develop their skills in preparation or critical conditions and immediate response and for improving the relevant service quality.The training programme was divided into two modules; 1 week theoretical training and 2 weeks practice, and will be organised for three distinctive groups from OIC Member States. Each group consisted of 5 countries with 20 participants, including the participation of one medical doctor and 3 nurses from each country. The second session of the training will be offered to Arabic speaking countries.

121Expert Group Meeting on "Digital Transformation"

11-12 September 2018 Ankara, Turkey Africa City of Technology Capacity building, Policy

coherence

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development/Target 17.6

With the participation of 10 experts in digital transformation, the meeting aimed to promote the OIC cooperation and explore opportunities for future partnerships for the benefit of OIC countries.

122Introduction Course on "Disaster and Emergency Interventions" 12-16 August 2018 Khartoum, Sudan Ministries of Health of Turkey


Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable /Target 11.5, 11.b Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts/Target 13.1

15 ambulance and 20 emergency health officers benefited from the second pilot training course carried out by the trained Sudanese trainers and supervised by the Turkish specialists.

123GIT Training Course on "ERCP Technique for Syrian Doctors"

9 September – 30 November 2018 Ankara, Turkey UOSSM Capacity building

Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promotewell-being for all at all ages/ Target 3.b, 3.d

The GIT training course on ERCP technique will provide 3 Syrian doctors with ERCP skills and will offer a great opportunity to develop the trainees’ ability in ERCP procedure and provide this service to patients in North Syria.

124Training Course "Occupational Health and Safety"

07-08 November 2018 Ramallah, Palestine OIC Representative Office to

the State of Palestine Capacity building


The training will be provided for the benefit of experts from the Palestinian Ministry of Labour and the Federation of Palestinian Industries.

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125Circulation of the Emergency Medicine Services (EMS) Needs Assessment Survey 2018

September 2018 Ankara, Turkey Ministries of Health of Turkey and Sudan, TIKA Data and monitoring


EMS Needs Assessment Survey 2018 has the objective to gather data from all EMS providers in the OIC to better understand their needs and capacities. The findings from this Survey will be used to implement the project titled "Strengthening Coordination and Capacity Building on Preparedness and Response for Health Emergencies in OIC Member States" and to improve the level of services delivered by EMS providers in OIC countries by determining how to allocate possible resources, funding and training opportunities for them.

126 Turkish-Palestinian Surgery Congress 29 November -1 December, 2018 Gaza, Palestine

School of Medicine Istanbul Medeniyet University, Ministry of Health, Palestinian surgeons society, Medical faculty, Islamic University of Gaza, Medical faculty, Al-Azhar University Gaza

Capacity building, Policy coherence


The congress represents a great opportunity for sharing knowledge in surgery and brief the doctors of the modern techniques to deal with different cases.

127Trainers Course on "Disaster and Prehospital Medicine" 02-11 May 2018 Izmir, Turkey Ministries of Health of Turkey



The Training of trainers course on “Disaster and Prehospital Medicine Training of Trainers” was organised for the benefit of 30 selected experts devided on two groups from the Ministry of Health of Sudan and was preceded by 3 candidates’ selection trainings in Sudan.This training of training course is part of the implementation of a joint project between SESRIC, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey, TİKA and the Ministry of Health of Sudan, that aims to strengthen the coordination and capacity building of OIC countries in preparedness and response to health ermergencies.

128Workshop on "Traditional and Complementary Medicine" 18 April 2018 Istanbul, Turkey Ministry of Health of Turkey Capacity building


The Workshop aimed at improving the access of OIC Countries to integrated quality health care services through the integration of traditional and complementary medicine into the modern healthcare system of OIC Countries, in accordance with the OIC SHPA and the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014–2023.

129Training Course on "Emergency And Disaster Medical Services" 4-8 March 2018 Khartoum, Sudan Ministries of Health of Turkey


Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere/Target 1.5, 11.bGoal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive,safe, resilient and sustainable/ Target 11.5

The training course war organised within the framework of the Thematic Area 5 on Emergency Health Response and Interventions of the Strategic Health Programme of Action (SHPA 214-2023) for the benefit of 39 expert, and covered both theoretical and practical aspects of emergencies and disaster medical services within the framework of the project on “Strengthening Coordination and Capacity Building on Preparedness and Response for Health Emergencies in OIC Member States”.

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High Level Regional Seminar on "Promoting Cancer Awareness and Advocacy Programmes in the OIC African Member States"

1-2 August 2018 Ougadougou, Burkina Faso

OIC GS, IDBWHO, Burkina Faso authorities

Governance, Policy coherence


The seminar aimed to create and enhance awareness on the increasing cancer burden in the OIC Member States, particularly in the African region, as well as to identify ways and means through which the First Ladies can further enhance their leadership role, and effectively address the disease, in order to save lives and also advocate prioritization and control in health agendas at both national and international level through multi-sectoral approach.

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131Training Course on "Disaster and Prehospital Medicine" 15-19 July 2018 Khartoum Sudan TIKA, MoH of Turkey, MoH

of Sudan Capacity building

Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promotewell-being for all at all ages/Target 3.8, 3.b, 3.dGoal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive,safe, resilient and sustainable/ Target 11.5Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.9

The course was designed as the first pilot training course carried out by the trained Sudanese trainers and supervised by the Turkish specialists within the framework of the project on “Strengthening Coordination and Capacity Building on Preparedness and Response for Health Emergencies in the OIC Member States”. 34 ambulance workers from the Ministry of Health of Sudan benefited from this training.

132Training Programme on "Intensive Care & Infection Control"

25 June - 13 July 2018 Ankara, Turkey MoH of Turkey Capacity building

Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promotewell-being for all at all ages/Target 3.8, 3.b, 3.dGoal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.9

The training aimed to provide a dynamic balance in maintaining the life of the individuals with physiological function disorders, to develop their skills in preparation or critical conditions and immediate response and for improving the relevant service quality.The training programme was divided into two modules; 1 week theoretical training and 2 weeks practice, and will be organised for three distinctive groups from OIC Member States. Each group consisted of 5 countries with 20 participants, including the participation of one medical doctor and 3 nurses from each country. The first session of the training was offered to Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan.

133 Training Course on "Islamic Microfinance" 8-9 January 2018 Ramallah, Palestine Al Huda Center of Islamic Banking and Economics Capacity building

Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere/Target 1.4Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.9

The training course was provided for the benefit of 22 experts from Palestine and covered the applications of the Islamic microfinance, its products and mechanisms, its different models and deposit management, as well as the micro takaful (Islamic Micro Insurance) and risk mitigation.

134Study Visit on "Science and Technology Parks (STPs) in Turkey for Sudan"

28 March- 03 April 2018

Ankara and Istanbul, Turkey N/A Capacity building

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.6, 17.9

The main focus of the study visit was to learn from the Turkish experience and long-standing expertise in financing applied scientific research related to industrial and social areas, as well as to introduce the high-level Sudani delegation to proven policies, and innovative approaches to developing STPs, as well as to further provide information on how to replicate this success in Sudan.

135Workshop on "Operational readiness for e-commerce project: quality of service fund and remuneration for the Arab region"

2-6 April 2018 Tunis, Tunisia Universal Postal Union (UPU) Capacity building, Policy coherence

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.9, 17.10, 17.11, 17.12

The main aim of the workshop was to enhance the human and organisational capacity of the postal institutions in Arab Region, within the context of addressing their most significant challenges in e-commerce sector, including making online cross-border transactions, participating DOs modernize operational processes, and using all available standardized IT tools and end-to-end systems to implement operational solutions that meet e-commerce requirements.

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136Muslim Diaspora: Prospects and Challenges for Global Peace and Prosperity 12-13 May 2018 Istanbul, Turkey

Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB)

Governance, Data and monitoring, Policy coherence

Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels/Target DiverseGoal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.9

The 2-day workshop explored the collaboration opportunities among Diaspora Authorities of the OIC Member Countries that are in charge of the citizens living abroad. The Workshop gathered information on policies and works done by the OIC Member States on Diasporic communities to improve the overall economic, social, and political, well-being and enhance their success, including their contributions, both in the host countries and the countries of origin.

137Start-up Workshop on "Digital transformation and diversification of postal services"

26-28 June 2018 Tunis, Tunisa Universal Postal Union (UPU) Capacity building, Policy coherence

Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels/Target 16.6, 16.7, 16.8Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.9

The overall objective of the workshop was to enhance the human and organisational capacity of the postal institutions, with the aim of helping beneficiary countries develop strategies for digital transformation, so that posts can participate in the digital economy and contribute to the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and OIC-2025 Programme of Action.

138Workshop on "The Role of Crafts in Developing Community-based Economics in the Member States"

16-18 October 2018 Ankara, Turkey ISESCO Capacity building, Policy coherence

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/Target DiverseGoal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.9

The general objectives of the workshop are: - Promoting the status of traditional industries and handicrafts in the economic, social and cultural fabric, - Encouraging investment in the sector of traditional industries and handicrafts in the Islamic world and protecting their components from extinction, - Invigorating creativity and renovation in traditional industries and handicrafts, and incorporating these sectors in developmental plans.

139Second Workshop on "Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in OIC Member States"

5-6 November 2018 Ankara, Turkey N/A Capacity building, Policy coherence

Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all/Target 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.bGoal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development/Target 17.9

The general objective of the workshop is to review the progress since the first workshop, and discuss and adopt the OIC-VET Strategic Roadmap which was prepared through four working groups comprising of experts from institutions. The general objective of the workshop is to improve the quality of TVET systems in line with the OIC-2025 Programme of Action and the Sustainable Development Goals of 2030 Agenda.

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140 SME stakeholder analysis of Libya April 2018 Ankara, TurkeyLibyan Programme for Reintegration and Development (LPRD)

Governance, Data and monitoring, Capacity building, Policy coherence

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/Target 8.2,8.3,8.4Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation/Target 9.3, 9.5Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels/Target16.a

This analysis has helped Bina Team to better identify, engage, manage and communicate with stakeholders in the ever-changing socio-political landscape in Libya;as well as to identify the most appropriate strategy to address their interest as well as to harness their commitment towards BINA Programme.

141Training on "Development of Sustainable Transgenic Technology, Commercialization and Post-release Monitoring"

8-10 May 2018 Ankara, Turkey

Pakistan (Punjab University Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology)

Capacity building

Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture/Target 2.3, 2.5, 2.aGoal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.9

The training course was focused mainly on the introduction of Molecular Biology, its applications and achievements; the success story of Zea Mays Genetic Modification; the identification of economically important agronomic traits and their characterizations, prospects of biotechnology and future developments, genetic transformation of cotton, as well as molecular evaluation of transgenic cotton plans, among others. Participants had the chance to learn techniques on molecular biology with regard to genetic modification, detection of genetically modified organisms, cotton variety approval, and field evaluation, so that they can utilize these methods in their own labs to transform plants & to detect the GMOs of interest.Furthermore, the course was included lectures and demonstrations on methods and techniques on how to improve the agriculture of OIC countries.

142Training on "Genotyping by Sequencing Analysis" 5-7March 2018 Bursa, Ankara, Turkey N/A Capacity building

Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture/Target 2.3, 2.5, 2.aGoal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.10

The training programmes have been organized by SESRIC to gain and growth theoretical and practical knowledge of the member countries and increase institutional capacity.

143Regional Seminar on "Innovative Technologies in Water Sector for the achievement of the SDG 6"

24-26 July 2018 Amman, Jordan ISESCO, University of Jordan Capacity building, Policy coherence

Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all/Target DiverseGoal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.9

The main objective of the programme was to promote progress in water technologies and research in line with the achievement of SDG 6, to share information and foster exchanges and networking between experts in the field.The Seminar was an opportunity for researchers and professionals from the Islamic World to present their work and to learn about the technical advances and research orientations in this field.

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144Study Visit on “Sustainable Aquaculture in Palestine” November 2018 Antalya, Turkey Ministry of Agriculture and

Forestry of TurkeyCapacity building, Policy coherence

Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all/Target 6.6Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.10Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development/Target 14.7


145Training on "Development of Halal Tourism" 23-25 October 2018 Tashkent, Uzbekistan N/A Capacity building

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/Target 8.9Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.9


146Study visit for Libyan officials from Libyan Programme for Reintegration and Development (LPRD)

2-7 May 2018 Ankara Istanbul, TurkeyLibyan Programme for Reintegration and Development (LPRD)

Governance, Capacity building, Policy coherence

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.9, 17.16, 17.17

A one-week study visit was organized for Libyan officials from Libyan Programme for Reintegration and Development (LPRD) to Turkey, which included visits to Marmara Techno-park and TEPAV the think-tank of the Turkish union of chambers of commerce.

147 MoU between SESRIC and ECO 16 January 2018 Tehran, Iran Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO)


Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development/Target 17.3, 17.9, 17.16, 17.17

In accordance with the agreement, the two parties shall exchange documents, publications and data to contribute to the development of their institutions and draw on the strengths and experiences, exchanges of knowledge, ideas, networks and resources, in addition to organizing seminars, training programmes and workshops on subjects of mutual interest.

148SESRIC and The Islamic Chamber Research and Information Center (ICRIC) signed a MoU

16 January 2018 Tehran, Iran Islamic Chamber Research and Information Center (ICRIC)



The MoU aims to provide a general framework to develop cooperation and collaboration between the two institutions in the areas of common interests under their mandates so as to facilitate the attainment of the goals of both Centers with a view to enhancing cooperation among the Member Countries of the OIC.

149Participation in the "13th Session of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC) Conference"

16-18 January 2018 Tehran, Iran Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States (PUIC)



The PUIC conference provides a framework for comprehensive and fruitful cooperation and coordination among the parliaments of the OIC countries and observing institutions by exchanging experience, discussing economic, cultural, social and political issues of interest to the OIC countries, and addressing grave challenges and attempts to impose cultural, political and economic domination, and adopting appropriate recommendations and decisions on such issue.

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150MoU between SESRIC and Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) 05 February 2018 Ankara, Turkey Turkish Red Crescent (TRC)

Governance, Data and monitoring, Capacity building, Finance, Policy coherence


In line with the signed MoU, the two organisations agreed to sustain each other by maintaining effective and systematic consultations, strengthening cooperation, exchanging information between them, organising joint capacity building programmes, conducting joint research and initiating development projects for the benefit of OIC countries.

151MoU between SESRIC and General Directorate of Higher Education Credit and Hostels Institution of Turkey (KYK)

06 February 2018 Ankara, TurkeyGeneral Directorate of Higher Education Credit and Hostels Institution (KYK) in Turkey


Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.9

The MoU provides a general framework to develop cooperation and collaboration between the two institutions in the areas of common interest.

152SESRIC and IsDB organised a Workshop to introduce the “Engage Platform” and “Transform Fund”

13 February 2018 Ankara, Turkey IsDB


Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.3, 17.9

SESRIC and Islamic Development Bank Group Regional Hub in Turkey jointly organized a workshop to introduce the recently launched “Engage Platform” and “Transform Fund”. “Engage” platform aims to connect innovations with market opportunities and funding. In other words, “Engage” creates an online environment, which facilitates interaction and engagement among a large network of stakeholders, allowing them to showcase their innovation and imaginative ideas to address sustainability challenges in the OIC member states. The Platform offers three main services: matchmaking, technology transfer, and call for innovation.

153Workshop on “Rapidly Changing Technologies and Legislative Alignment” 19-20 February 2018 Cotonou, Benin IBRAF Capacity building, Policy

coherence

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.6, 17.7, 17.9

The workshop brought together the representatives of broadcasting regulatory authorities in the OIC Countries with the aim of promoting dialogue and cooperation between the respective authorities by sharing knowledge and best experiences on rapidly changing technologies and legislative alignment.

154MoU between SESRIC and the Palestinian International Cooperation Agency (PICA) 26 February 2018 Ankara, Turkey Palestinian International

Cooperation Agency (PICA)

Data and monitoring, Capacity building, Finance, Policy coherence


In line with the signed MoU, SESRIC and PICA will sustain each other by maintaining effective and systematic consultations, strengthening cooperation, exchanging information between them, as well as organising joint programmes in areas of good governance, economic and social development, environmental sphere and humanitarian affairs.

155Study visit for a delegation from the Palestinian International Cooperation Agency (PICA)

26-27 February 2018 Ankara, Turkey Palestinian International Cooperation Agency (PICA) Capacity building

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development/Target 17.9, 17.16

The visit aimed at exploring the potentials for better coordination and cooperation between SESRIC and PICA as well as to forge the partnership with Turkish institutions to better address and respond to challenges of developments in Palestine.

156Symposium on ‘South-South Cooperation: trends and challenges ahead of the BAPA+40 Conference’

08-09 March 2018 Brasilia-Brazil IsDB



SESRIC participated in the Symposium on ‘South-South Cooperation: trends and challenges ahead of the BAPA+40 Conference’. The meeting aimed to reinforce the coordination and cooperation among the Technical Cooperation Agencies on the main topics expected to be addressed at the upcoming United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation (BAPA+40), with a view to the exchange of ideas and deepen mutual understanding.

157MoU between SESRIC and the Agency for Technical Assistance and Cooperation in Tunisia (ATCT)

03 April 2018 Tunis, TunisiaThe Agency for Technical Assistance and Cooperation in Tunisia (ATCT)



The aim of the MoU is to initiate and facilitate collaboration between both organisations in matters of mutual interest and to establish necessary modalities for their implementation. The MoU is expected to serve the basis for the implementation of relavant OIC capacity building programmes in cooperation with ATCT in Arab and French speaking countries of the OIC, both in the Middle East and Africa.

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Preparatory Senior Experts Meeting for the 4th Meeting of the OIC Occupational Safety and Health Network (OIC-OSHNET)

11-13 April 2018 Ankara, Turkey

The Directorate General of Occupational Health and Safety (DGOHS) of Ministry of Labour and Social Security of Republic of Turkey and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)



The meeting brought together senior experts from the relevant Occupational Safety and Health authorities of the member states of the OIC-OSHNET. The meeting also provided an opportunity to review the progress of the actions, and was concluded with an outcome joint statement to be presented to the Heads of the Occupational Safety and Health Authorities of the OIC Member States at the 4th Meeting of the OIC Occupational Safety and Health Network (OIC-OSHNET).

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Training Program on "Technology, Entrepreneurship, Advocacy and Management of Business Incubation and Technology Parks"

23-25 April 2018 Istanbul, Turkey

The Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA), The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchange of Turkey (TOBB) and the Perez-Guerrero Trust Fund for South-South Cooperation (PGTF)

Capacity building

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/Target 8.3Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development/Target 17.3, 17.9, 17.16, 17.17

SESRIC attended the Training Program on Technology, Entrepreneurship, Advocacy and Management of Business Incubation and Technology Parks that took place on 23–25 April in Istanbul, Turkey. In the training workshop, SESRIC delivered a presentation on how to develop SMEs in fragile and conflict-affected countries through sharing its BINA Libya Project experience.

160Agreement between SESRIC and Governorship of Malatya 24 April 2018 Ankara, Turkey Governorship of Malatya of

Turkey

Governance, Capacity building, Finance, Policy coherence


SESRIC signed a Partnership Agreement with the Governorship of Malatya of Turkey for the implementation of a training programme and a study visit under the Project “Improving Islamic Tourism Ecosystem in OIC Member Countries: Destination and Industry Development”. Within the scope of this agreement, required local transfers and other logistical support throughout the study visit and social programmes were facilitated under the generous hospitality of the Governorship of Malatya.

161The Second Working Group Meeting on "Boosting Private Sector and Entrepreneurship Policies in Afghanistan"

26-27 April 2018 Istanbul, Turkey

The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OEDC), the European Union (EU)


Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/Target 8.3Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development/Target 17.3, 17.9, 17.16, 17.17

SESRIC attended the Second Working Group Meeting on Boosting Private Sector and Entrepreneurship Policies in Afghanistan that took place in Istanbul, Turkey from 26–27 April 2018. In the meeting, SESRIC contributed to supporting the government of Afghanistan efforts to boost Afghanistan’s private sector and entrepreneurship policies through delivering a presentation on how to develop SMEs in fragile and conflict-affected countries emphasizing on the context of Libya.

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First Meeting of the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) of the Capacity Development Project on "Improving Occupational Safety and Health in Mauritania"

18-20 June 2018 Nouakchott, Mauritania

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), the General Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety of Turkey, the National Office of Occupational Medicine of Mauritania (ONMT)


Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/Target 8.8Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development/Target 17.9, 17.16

SESRIC organized the First Meeting of Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) of the Capacity Development Project on “Improving Occupational Safety and Health in Mauritania” on 18-20 June 2018 in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The main objective of the technical meeting was to overview the progress of the project and to review the technical specification document prepared for the devices and equipment to be procured by TIKA with the support of technical experts participating in this study. Additionally, it was aimed to monitor the current status of the new building of the ONMT where the new devices and equipment of OSH laboratory will be established and operated.

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163South-South & Triangular Cooperation in Implementing the 2030 Agenda: Youth4South Edition

20-22 June 2018 Istanbul, Turkey

United Nation Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA), China Institute for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (CISSCA) and the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)



The training was designed to develop the capacities of the participants on the foundations and the modalities of the South-South & Triangular Cooperation (SS&TC) approach in the context of 2030 agenda and to be able to effectively apply SS&TC in the areas of rural development and health. The training was attended by 24 participants of whom 15 are the representatives of OIC countries. During the training, the trainees had the chance to develop their capacities on the principals, characteristics and modalities of South-South Cooperation.

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Fourth Regional Networking Forum on "the Promotion of Entrepreneurship through South-South and Triangular Cooperation and Establishment of Southern Business Platform"

28 June 2018 Istanbul, Turkey

United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), the Union for Mediterranean (UfM), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)



The 4th Regional Networking Forum for the Arab States, Europe and the CIS on South-South and Triangular Cooperation was jointly organised by SESRIC, United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), the Union for Mediterranean (UfM), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey. The 4th Regional Networking Forum more specifically focused on how the private sector in the Member States can be successfully integrated into the 2030 Agenda and strategically engaged in development cooperation, specifically through the south-south and triangular cooperation (SS&TC) mechanism.

165Statement of Intent on "Private sector’s engagement in South-South Cooperation" 28 June 2018 Istanbul, Turkey

United Nations Development Programme Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (UNDP IICPSD) and United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC)



A Statement of Intent (SoI) was signed between SESRIC, United Nations Development Programme Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (UNDP IICPSD) and United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) on 28 June 2018 in Istanbul. Through signing of the SoI, the partners stated their readiness to cooperate in areas of mutual interest to enhance the private sector’s engagement in South-South and Triangular Cooperation for the successful achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and OIC 2025 Programme of Action.

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Launching of a joint publication on “Best Practices Guidelines and Toolkit on Engaging the Private Sector in Skills Development”

28 June 2018 Istanbul, TurkeyUNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD)


Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all/Target 4.4, 4.7Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development/Target 17.17

The Guidelines and Toolkit, jointly developed by UNDP IICPSD and SESRIC, is a global product that aims to inspire, motivate and mobilize the private sector to engage in skills training more actively and help stakeholders to collaborate more closely with companies, chambers of commerce and business associations.

167Project on "Improving Islamic Tourism Ecosystem in OIC Member Countries: Destination and Industry Development"

09-12 July 2018 Malatya, Turkey COMCEC, Islamic Tourism Centre of Malaysia (ITC)



SESRIC imlemented a project on Muslim Friendly Tourism (MFT) under the theme “Improving Islamic Tourism Ecosystem in OIC Member Countries: Destination and Industry Development”. The programme took place in the historical city of Malatya, Turkey on 09-12 July 2018. The project included two days training course and two days study visits. The main objective of the programme was to provide participants with an exceptional opportunity to learn how to develop a sound Islamic tourism destination and industry in their countries.

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168 MoU between SESRIC and SMIIC 27 July 2018 Ankara, TurkeyThe Standards and Metrology Institute for the Islamic Countries (SMIIC)



The MoU aims at facilitating sharing of analysis and information for identifying complementary programs to increase intra- and inter-OIC trade; as well as coordination in activities in the areas of statistics, socio-economic research, project development and implementation, training and technical cooperation.

169 MoU between SESRIC and MARKA 09 August 2018 Kocaeli, Turkey East Marmara Development Agency of Turkey (MARKA) Capacity building, Finance


The MoU aims at assisting the two institutions to share knowledge, know-how and lessons learned and to develop joint activities in the areas of common interests to address the challenges of OIC Countries facing at the regional level.

170MoU between SESRIC and UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD)

31 August 2018 Istanbul, TurkeyUNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD)



As long-standing practitioners of the South-South Cooperation, SESRIC and IICPSD aim to further enhance their cooperation towards the role of private sector in engagement and development via the signing of the MoU. The partners also target to extend the implementation of their jointly developed best practices guidelines and toolkits to engage the business community and other relevant actors in skills development in the OIC member states.

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International Summer School and Workshop on “Applied Industrial Policy (& Beyond): Theory, Empirics and Instruments for Effective Policy Design”

04-05 September 2018 Istanbul, Turkey

The Center for Industrial Policy and Development of Istanbul Commerce University, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)

Capacity building


The objective of the summer school and workshop was to provide an overview of the process of structural transformation and its linkages with development, and to equip participants with knowledge of the key policy instruments that could accelerate the gradual transformation of the economic structure.

172Workshop on "Enhancing Humanitarian Response and Resilience through CSOs in OIC Member States"

02-03 October 2018 Istanbul, Turkey

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development of the IsDB Group, Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) and Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW)


Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere/Target 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.a, 1.b

SESRIC, in collaboration with the IsDB, ISFD, TRC and IRW organised a Workshop on “Enhancing the Humanitarian Response and Resilience through CSOs in OIC Member States” on 02-03 October 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey. The main objectives of the workshop were to examine the challenges and opportunities for effective humanitarian and resilience responses led by CSOs and to strengthen the capacity of NGOs that operate in conflict-affected countries and fragile situations.

173Third Dialogue Meeting of the OIC Member Countries Technical Cooperation Agencies

18-19 October 2018 Bali, Indonesia IsDB



SESRIC participated in the Third Dialogue Meeting of the OIC Member Countries Technical Cooperation Agencies (TCA) which was held on 18-19 October 2018, in Bali, Indonesia. The main aim of the meeting was to reinforce the collaboration among the TCAs of the OIC Member Countries.

174MoU between SESRIC and CyberSecurity Malaysia

14 August 2018/Soft agreement through exchange of letters

14 August 2018/Soft agreement through exchange of letters

CyberSecurity MalaysiaData and monitoring, Capacity building, Finance, Policy coherence


SESRIC and the CyberSecurity Malaysia signed a MoU to further strengthen their cooperation in the field of mutual interests. Moreover, the collaboration aims to enhance prospects for cyber security in the OIC countries.

175Second Training Course on OIC Diplomacy for Junior Diplomats in November 26-29 November 2018 Istanbul Turkey N/A

Data and monitoring, Capacity building, Finance, Policy coherence

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.9

The training aims to raise their awareness and understanding of the participants about the role of OIC in the international arena, the goals and objectives for which the Organization have been established, so that they can participate more effectively in its efforts to overcome the challenges that the Muslim world is facing.

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150 StatCaB Programmes Planned Based on the OIC StatCaB Survey for the Biennium 2018-2019

2019 OIC member countriesImplemeting: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of OIC member countries


Goal 17. Strengthen the means ofimplementation and revitalize theGlobal Partnership for SustainableDevelopment;and other relevant goals

The StatCaB questionnaire for the term 2018-2019 has been circulated in August 2017. Based on the analysis of survey results, short-term training activities for the term 2018-2019 were planned in a way to ensure broader involvement from member countries. Within the framework of the StatCaB Programme, the Centre is planning to implement during the forthcoming period around 50 statistical capacity building activities towards enhancing National Statistical Systems (NSS) of OIC member countries.

2Expert Group Meeting on Statistical Outreach Toolkit (SOT) 2019 Ankara, Turkey

Implemeting: SESRIC Participants: NSOs of OIC member countries and relevant stakeholders

Governance, data, monitoring and accountability, capacity building, policy coherence, multi-stakeholder partnerships

Goal 17. Strengthen the means ofimplementation and revitalize theGlobal Partnership for SustainableDevelopment

This project aims at developing a generic guide in a Statistical Outreach Toolkit (SOT) format to assist the National Statistical Offices (NSOs) of OIC member countries in structuring strategies concerning their outreach activities not only through traditional channels but also especially through emerging ones and engagement with a broad spectrum of stakeholders. It is also expected to facilitate the alignment of the member NSOs’ future data communication and dissemination practices with possible emerging and alternative channels.

Within the project framework, a Questionnaire will be designed, circulated to identify the current status of the usage of ICT services in informing and communicating official statistics through innovative approaches and effective usage of alternative channels. The questionnaires will be designed and circulated in three official languages of the OIC. After the translation into English, all received questionnaires will be analysed thoroughly and evaluated the results through a Roundtable Meeting which discusses the Statistical Competence Enrichment as well. In addition, a Workshop and a Virtual Expert Group Meeting (VEGM) are planned to be held in the first quarter of 2019 with the aim to draw the outline and discuss the content of the SOT together with the potential contributors/experts from national/international agencies including UNECE, PARIS21, Eurostat, TurkStat, Anadolu Agency, etc. The draft SOT revised in accordance with the feedback received from the Workshop

3Workshop on FDI and Competitiveness Statistics 2019 to be determined

Implementing: SESRIC, UNSD (tbc), UNCTAD (tbc)Participants: NSOs of OIC member countries and relevant stakeholders


Goal 17. Strengthen the means ofimplementation and revitalize theGlobal Partnership for SustainableDevelopment

The workshop planned to be organised within the framework of the UN-OIC Cooperation Matrix.

4 Workshop on Gender Responsive Data 2019 to be determined

Implementing: SESRIC, UNFPA (tbc), UN Women (tbc)Participants: NSOs of OIC member countries and relevant stakeholders




5Workshop on Science, Technology, Innovation Statistics 2019 to be determined

Implementing: SESRIC, WIPO (tbc), UNESCO (tbc)Participants: NSOs of OIC member countries and relevant stakeholders


Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.6, 17.7, 17.8


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6 Workshop on Culture Statistics 2019 to be determined

Implementing: SESRIC, ISESCO (tbc)Participants: NSOs of OIC member countries and relevant stakeholders



The workshop planned to be organised within the framework of the SESRIC-ISESCO Cooperation Matrix.

7Workshop on Modernisation of NSOs through Architectural Models 2019 to be determined

Implementing: SESRIC, UNECE (tbc), DDI Alliance (tbc)Participants: NSOs of OIC member countries and relevant stakeholders


Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development/Target: 17.8, 17.9

The workshop planned to be organised within the framework of OIC-StatCom Resolution.

8Workshop on Population and Housing Census 2019 to be determined

Implementing: SESRIC, UNSD (tbc), UNFPA (tbc)Participants: NSOs of OIC member countries and relevant stakeholders


Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countriesTarget: 10.1 Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable DevelopmentTarget: 17.9

The workshop planned to be organised within the framework of OIC-StatCom Resolution.

9The 3rd Global Meeting of the Expert Group on Refugee and IDP Statistics (EGRIS)

2019 to be determined

Implementing: SESRIC and UNHCRParticipants: NSOs of OIC member countries and relevant stakeholders



SESRIC will host the 3rd Global Meeting of the Expert Group on Refugee and IDP Statistics (EGRIS) in collaboration with the EGRIS steering committee on 12-14 February 2019. The objectives of this meeting are to develop an advanced draft of the Compilers Manual and to discuss the capacity buidling activities related to the Refugee and IDP Statistics.

The Expert Group on Refugee and IDP Statistics (EGRIS) was established by a decision of the 47th session of the UN Statistical Commission (UNSC) in 2016, against the backdrop of an ever-growing number of forcibly displaced persons worldwide as well as the mixed practices on production of statistics on them. The Expert Group’s original mandate was to develop “recommendations on refugee statistics, as a reference guide for national and international work concerning asylum statistics” and to “include IDPs in the scope of their work”. Based on this mandate, EGRIS is developing guidance on the production of refugee and IDP statistics and working to support countries to improve nationally owned data on these vulnerable populations through both traditional and innovative approaches. With active membership from over 40 countries (mainly representatives of national statistical offices in host countries) alongside international experts, the EGRIS also enables peer learning and mutual exchange of experience.

10Report on the Results of the Tendency Survey on SDG Priorities of OIC Member Countries

2019 Ankara, Turkey Implemeting: SESRICGovernance, data and monitoring, capacity building, policy coherence

All SDG GoalsWill be submitted to the Meetings of the Follow-up Committee of the COMCEC and 35th Ministerial Session of the COMCEC in 2019.

11 OIC Statistics (OICStat) Database Periodical Update Ankara, Turkey Implementing: SESRIC Data visibility

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable DevelopmentTargets: 17.18

Periodically updated

12Infographics on the relevant issue in OIC member countries Periodical Update Ankara, Turkey Implementing: SESRIC Data visibility


Periodically updated and prepared

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13 Statistical Yearbook 2019 Edition Annual Update Ankara, Turkey Implementing: SESRIC Data visibility


Regularly updated

14Agricultural and Food Security in OIC Member Countries 2019 2019 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy

coherence

Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture/Target 2.3,2.4

This report aims to highlight the recent state as well as the constraints and challenges of agricultural development and food security in the OIC countries. The report also sheds light on the importance of promoting intra-OIC investment in the agriculture sector and proposes projects and policy recommendations in this regard.

15 OIC Economic Outlook 2019 2019 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy coherence

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusiveand sustainable economic growth,full and productive employment anddecent work for all/Target8.2,8.3,8.4

This study will provide a comparative analysis of trends in major economic indicators for the OIC member countries in light of the recent global and regional economic developments.

16 Achieving Peace & Security in a World of Tu 2019 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy coherence

Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels/Target 16.1,16.4

Violent extremism, armed conflicts and organized violence resulting in huge human suffering and massive economic costs are a major challenge facing humanity in general and OIC countries in particular. In such an environment; countering violent extremism, preventing conflicts before they occur, resolving conflicts when they happen, achieving security and promoting lasting peace become priorities of the highest order. This study outlines the current state of violent extremism, armed conflicts and organized violence and the challenge of achieving peace and security in the world at large and OIC countries in particular.

17 Education and Scientific Research in OIC Co 2019 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy coherence

Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong opportunities for all/Target 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.5

This report will analyse and examine the trends in the major indicators in the field of educational and scientific developments in the OIC member countries. The report will also highlight the current stance of R&D and S&T in the OIC member countries through evaluating their average performance in terms of some related indicators such as human resources in R&D, R&D expenditures, scientific publications and patent applications. In so doing, the report will highlight a number of constraints and challenges confronting the member countries in their efforts to foster their educational and scientific development.

18 OIC Health Report 2019 2019 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy coherence

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages/Target 3.4,3.7,3.8

The OIC Health Report 2019 will evaluate the health performance of OIC member countries by analysing the trends in major health indicators at the OIC group level as well as at the individual country level. The report will mainly be structured around the six thematic areas of cooperation identified under the OIC Strategic Health Programme of Action (OIC-SHPA) 2014-2023. At the end, the report will provide some policy implications for OIC countries to overcome the challenges facing them in developing sustainable health systems.

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19State of Public Finance in OIC Member Countries 2019 N/A N/A Data and monitoring, policy

coherence


This outlook report investigates the current situation and recent trends in the public finance of the OIC member countries by using selected indicators such as average tax rates, public spending and revenue, government balance, and total government debt. The report also assesses efficiency in the public finance management by using indicators such as “efficiency of government spending” (prepared by the World Economic Forum) in OIC member countries in a comparative perspective. Finally, the report concludes with some policy-implications with a view to improving the state of public finance and enhancing efficiency in the public finance management in OIC member countries.

20Brainstorming Workshop on OIC Medical Corps 2019 Ankara, Turkey N/A


Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages/Target 3.9, 3.7,3.c, 3.dGoal 17: Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.17

The OIC Medical Corps is a network dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care research, training and relief and development programs, as one of the means to contribute to the achievement of the vision of Healthy OIC Community. the workshop aims to initiate the network's functioning and governance.

21 OIC Health Portal Meeting 2019 Ankara, Turkey OIC GS Governance, Policy coherence

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages/Targets: DiverseGoal 17: Strengthen the means of implementationand revitalize the global partnership forsustainable development/Target 17.17

The OIC Health Portal aims to raise awareness among partners and the general public in health area, strengthen the external communication and promote all the activities related to the OIC SHPA.

22Training Programme on Intensive Care & Infection Control for English speaking countries

2019 Ankara, Turkey Ministry of Health of Turkey Capacity buildingGoal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages/Target Diverse

The training will include two modules; 1 week theoretical training and 2 weeks practice, and will be organised for three distinctive groups from OIC Member States. Each group consisted of 5 countries with 20 participants, including the participation of one medical doctor and 3 nurses from each country. The third session of the training will be offered to English speaking countries.

23Practical Training of Ambulance Workers to work for MoH of Sudan in Kordofan and Darfur

2019 Kordofan, Darfur Ministries of Health of Turkey and Sudan, TIKA Capacity building

Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages/Target Diverse

The training course will be carried out by the trained Sudanese trainers and supervised by the Turkish specialists within the framework of the project on “Strengthening Coordination and Capacity Building on Preparedness and Response for Health Emergencies in the OIC Member States” in Kordofan and Darfur in Sudan.

24Training on "Cultivation of Vineyard and Horticultural Crops" 2019 Turkey N/A Capacity building

Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture/Target 2.3,2.4,2.a

Building the capacity of the staffs of the Ministry of Agriculture of the OIC MCs on Development of cultivation of Vineyard and Horticultural Crops.

25Training Course on "Design and Engineering of Hydroponic Greenhouse" 2019 Turkey N/A Capacity building

Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture/Target 2.1, 2.3, 2.4

Developing the capacities of the staff of Ministry of Agriculture of Afghanistan.

26International Conference on Climate Change Induced Food Insecurity and Social Injustice: Community level adaptation

2019 Turkey RBDC Capacity building, Policy cohe

Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture/Targets: 2.4Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts/Target 13.2, 13.b

Developing the capacities of the staff of Ministry of Agriculture of Member Countries.

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27 BINA SME Project Training 2019 Tripoli, Libya - Istanbul, Turkey

Libyan Programme for Reintegration and Development (LPRD), Libyan SME Enterprise


Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/Target 8.2,8.3,8.4Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation/Target 9.3, 9.5

Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels/Target16.a

Pre-incubation training will take place in Libya. This training will be followed by a three-month incubation that will take place in Istanbul targeting Libyan entrepreneurs, SMEs and BDS providers. Furthermore, during this incubation phase, the participants will be introduced to Turkish ecosystem and will be supported in match-making and partnering with Turkish businesses;

28Workshop on "The Effect of Entrepreneurship Strategies in Development of SMEs Sector"

2019 Tehran, Iran The Islamic Chamber Research and Information Center (ICRIC) Capacity building

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/Target 8.2,8.3,8.4Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation/Target 9.3, 9.5

Developing the capacities of the participants on the effect of entrepreneurship strategies such as; market entry strategies, general and task strategies and technological marketing and how to become a sustainable companies in the international markets

29Capacity Development of The School Of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences At The University of The Gambia

2019 The Gambia

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University (YBU), Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), Government of The Gambia


Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages/Target Diverse

The project aims to build a strong interdisciplinary research culture, generating knowledge in allied health sciences and translating knowledge to address and sustain the need of having enough and qualified national doctors and lecturers in The Gambia. The implementation of the project will continue in 2019.

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Reverse Linkage Project between Civil Aviation Department of Suriname and the General Directorate of State Airports Authority of Turkey

2019 Suriname

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Civil Aviation Department of Suriname (CASDUR), General Directorate of State Airports Authority of Turkey (DHMI), Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)


Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation/Target 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5

The project aims skill development of CADSUR Staff and improvement of Air Navigation Equipment and Training Infrastructure in order to enable CADSUR to provide internationally accepted services of handling communication, navigation and surveillance system.The implementation of the project will be innitiated in 2019.

31Reverse Linkage Project between Pakistan and Turkey on Earthquake Seismological Research

2019 Pakistan

TÜBİTAK Marmara Research Center, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)


Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable /Target 11.5, 11.bGoal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts/Target 13.1

The project aims to enhance Pakistan’s capacity in detecting and monitoring earthquakes and assessing their risks. The project was designed to make significant changes in the PMD’s capacity in terms of infrastructure, systems and human resources. It will introduce three new areas of knowledge, namely the GPS, site classification and the establishing GIS database. It will also strengthen the PMD’s seismological research knowledge. The project is under the implementation and it is projected to be completed by the end of 2019.

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32Capacity Development of the Cotton Development Board (CDB) of Bangladesh 2019 Bangladesh

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), (Turkish Airlines (THY), Cotton Development Board (CDB) under Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh


Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture/Target 2.1,2.2,2.3, 2.5, 2.a

The project aims to increase the capacity of Cotton Development Board (CDB) under Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh by implementing the following activities; improving the skills of existing and newly-hired staff on research and production practices of cotton, enhancing the research environment through renovation of its buildings and acquiring new digital devices and improving IT infrastructure thorough upgrading IT equipment for research centres and sub-centres. The implementation of the project will be innitiated in 2019.

33Developing the Capacities of the Africa City of Technology of Sudan 2019 Sudan

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), TUBITAK Marmara Technopark (MARTEK), ULUTEK Technology Development Zone (ULUTEK), Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), The African City of Technology (ACT)


Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development /Target 17.6, 17.7

The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the efforts of the Sudan Government in developing capacity of Africa City of Technology (ACT) in technology incubation. The main outcome of the project will be having an incubation center and techno-park model, including the competent human capital, which will contribute to the scientific advancement and economic growth of Sudan. The project has been approved by the IsDB managment and the implementation of the project will be innitiated in 2019.

34 IUIU Vocational Training Centre Project 2019 Uganda

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Lifelong Learning Center (ISMEK) and Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU)


Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all/Target: 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4b

The project aims to meet the need of vocational training in Uganda regarding some specific vocational training branches which are applicable and beneficial for improving qualified personnel in related sectors in Uganda such as in carpentry, metal work, ICT, construction etc. in order to prepare young people in Uganda for jobs and for the fast-changing world of modern economies. The re-validation visit was organised in October 2018 and the implementation is expected to be started in 2019.

35Project on “Syrian Palestinian Employment & Entrepreneurship Development – SPEED 2019 Turkey

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of Turkey (AFAD), Turkish Red Crescent (TRC), the Credit Guarantee Fund of Turkey (KGF), the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchange of Turkey (TOBB), UNDP and WAFAA International Group (WAFAA)

Data and monitoring, capacity building, policy coherence

Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all/ Target 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.7, 4.aGoal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/ Target 8.3

SPEED Project launched as a response to the call by the OIC-Summit to scale up the program for economic empowerment of the Palestinian refugee families socially, psychologically, healthily and educationally as well economically. A MoU was signed among SESRIC, IsDB, Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of Turkey (AFAD), Turkish Red Crescent (TRC), the Credit Guarantee Fund of Turkey (KGF), the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchange of Turkey (TOBB), UNDP and WAFAA International Group (WAFAA) on November 2017 during the 33rd Ministerial Session of COMCEC in Istanbul, Turkey. The need and capacity assessment phase of the project completed during 2018. The assessment study aimed to provide relevant data for the conduct of the sub-components of the SPEED Project.

36Improving Occupational Safety And Health in Mauritania (MOSH) 2019 Nouakchott, Mauritania

National Occupational Health Office in Mauritania(ONMT), General Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety of Turkey (DGOHS), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA)


Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all/ Target 8.8

The aim of the project is to improve the capacity of National Occupational Health Office (ONMT) of Mauritania and its dispensaries in the field of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and is to improve OSH legislation structure in the country. The implementation of the project is continuing successfully. Procuring of Devices and Equipment will be done by TIKA in 2018 and SESRIC and IsDB will provide on-job trainings in 2019.

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37Industry 4.0 and Digital Skills Development in OIC Countries 2019 Istanbul, Turkey 15 OIC MCs, COMCEC,

UNDP IICPSDCapacity building, Policy coherence

Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development/Target 17.6Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation/Target 9.b

The overall objective is to elucidate the effects of Industry 4.0, identify best practices in digital skills development, and improve digital skills development efforts in OIC countries.

38OIC International Internship Programme (OIC INTERN) 2019 Turkey

Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), Ensar Foundation

Capacity building

Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable qualityeducation and promote life-long learningopportunities for all/ Target Diverse

The main aim of the programme is to improve the accessibility and quality of internship placement for international students and to facilitate the acquisition of professional experience through vocational training and traineeship. The programme contributes also to enhance the quality of workforce employed in OIC Member Countries and strengthen integrity and convergence of labour markets, and promote competitiveness of OIC economies through increasing knowledge and skills of university students about to enter into the labour market.

39Fourth Dialogue Meeting of the OIC Member Countries Technical Cooperation Agencies (TCAs)

2019 Istanbul, Turkey IsDB Capacity building, Policy coherence


The main aim of the Fourth Dialogue Meeting of the OIC Member Countries Technical Cooperation Agencies (TCA) will be to reinforce the collaboration among the TCAs of the OIC Member Countries.

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#A. Activities / Projects / Programs held / to be held in 2018

Date(DD-MM-YYYY)




1Study on the “Major challenges facingNorth African Oases in the context ofGlobalization”:

17-18 April 2018 Casablanca, Morocco -

The study aims to uncover the challenges facing theeconomy of oases in the caseof North African countries, toexplain in a comparativeperspective how thesecountries have used theirknowledge and expertise toimplement their practices inorder to monitor the differentlevels of change, and toprovide a series of policyrecommendations for a betterintegration of the oases in theglobalizing process

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsMarket integration

The outcomes of this study were submitted during the trademission of Egyptian dates exporters in Casablanca on April2018

2Study on the promotion of Islamic FamilyTourism destinations on a global scale 9-12 July 2018 Malatya, Turkey SESRIC

to address the various aspectsrelated to Halal TourismBranding in the GlobalMarket. Travel and Tourismare key economic driverscontributing to the economicgrowth and employment. Thisstudy was submitted to theTraining Programme on“Improving Islamic TourismEcosystem in OIC MemberCountries: Destination andIndustry Development”, 9-12July 2018, Malatya –Republic of Turkey.

SDG1: No PovertyTourism development

The study outlines in details the current situation of Muslimfriendly Tourism data and statistics, present case studies fromOIC Member States, and concludes with recommendationsrelated to areas concerning directly the Muslim FriendlyTourism sector.

3Business Forum of Agadir Agreement(+Palestine) and West African Countries 11-12 May 2018 Casablanca, Morocco ITFC, Agadir Technical Unit

Contributing to increasingtrade and investment flowsbetween ATU Member andECOWAS Member andsharing experiences onindustrial development onagribusiness, textiles,pharmaceuticals, leather…

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsRegional trade integration

organised within the framework of energizing trade andinvestment Arab and African Countries under the Arab AfricanTrade Bridge Program and the various pertinentrecommendations of the OIC Fora namely the Sub Committeeon Trade and Investment

NAME OF THE INSTITUTION ISLAMIC CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE


Name Department

Mr MAMOUDOU BOCAR SALL STUDIES AND TRAINING

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4Workshop on ICDT/IDB joint study toincrease OIC Member States Coordinationvis-à-vis WTO issues

19-20 October 2018 OIC Mission in Geneva, Strategy and Cooperation Deptof IDB

Reviewing the draft study andgather the observations andcomments made by MemberStates (MS), elaboratingpractical recommendations tobetter enhance commoncoordination mechanismsbetween Member States inWTO matters.

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsTrade facilitation

Organised with the reference to the Resolution N° 52 of the Thirty-Third Session of the COMCEC held during the period 20-23 November 2017 in Istanbul, Republic of Turkey which has requested ICDT and IsDB Group to submit a working paper for the consideration of the next COMCEC meeting about Practical options to increase OIC Ministers of Trade Coordination vis-à-vis recent developments in the negotiations at the WTO and to formulate positions on priority issues for OIC Countries currently being proposed in the WTO.

5workshop on « Obstacles and Solutions toInvestment in Africa » 23 October 2018 Geneva UNCTAD, ICIEC, SESRIC

to share international, regional and national perspectives on main obstacles and propose better solutions for Investment in Africa in the one hand and to prepare the draft Declaration of the Conference and the draft OIC Guiding Principles for Investment Policymaking that are supposed to be presented for consideration to the OIC Conference on Obstacles and Facilitation of Investment in Africa

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsInvestment facilitation

Within the framework of the instructions of H.E. The SecretaryGeneral of OIC, OIC/UN Cooperation and TISC IntegratedProject on Investment, UNCTAD, ICDT, ICIEC, SESRIC.

6Workshop on “Post WTO EleventhMinisterial Conference (MC11) for OICMember States”

19-20 November 2019 Dubai, UAE

Ministry of Economy andStrategy and Cooperation Deptof IDB

To discuss important topicsincluding the state of play ofWTO negotiations, theMinisterial Decisions byMC11 and the Status of OICMember States’ accession toWTO and future OICCoordination for WTOissues.

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsWorld trade integration

Referring to the Resolution of Thirty-Third Session of theCOMCEC, held during the period 20-23 November 2017 inIstanbul, Republic of Turkey, which has called upon the IDBand ICDT to continue providing technical assistance to the OICMember States on WTO related issues and to enhance theirefforts in sensitizing the Member States to the impact of WTOtrade negotiations on their economies.

7Seminar on Business Opportunities in theHealth services’ Sector 8 December 2018 Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Ministry of Health of Cote

d'Ivoire

Gathering public and privatesector of the OIC MemberStates to discuss healthdevelopment sector and waysforward to enhancing intra-OIC Investment

SDG3: Good Health and Well-beingHealth sector development

On the margin the 4th OIC Health Expo to be held in Côted’Ivoire, ICDT and the Ministry of the Health and PublicHygiene will organise a seminar on Business Opportunities inthe Health sector in order to sensitise the public and privatesectors of the importance this sector on national economicdevelopment and regional integration in collaboration with IDBGroup, SESRIC, WHO and Building event company


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1Workshop on TPS/OIC for the OICMember States 17-18 December 2019 Khartoum, Sudan Ministry of Trade of Sudan,

COMCEC, ICCIA

to raise awareness about theimportance of TPS/OIC andits protocols and the recentdevelopment of theMultilateral Trading Systemincluding Sudan’s accessionto WTO

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsIntra-OIC Trade Facilitation

Referring to the letter of Ministry of Commerce No.MOT/IR/Org/COMCEC dated 16th November 2016) relating tothe proposals for 2018 Action Programme of ICDT and in thecontext of implementing COMCEC resolution

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2Seminar on Trade, employment andImmigration in the OIC Countries 1st Quarter 2019 Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Ministry of Trade of Cote

d'Ivoire

Enhancing the awarnessabout trade, employment andimmigration implicationsamong the OIC MemberStates

SDG1: No PovertySocial development

ICDT planned to organise the 1st OIC Social and SolidarityEconomy Exhibition in collaboration with the Ministry of Tradeof Côte d’Ivoire and the Islamic Solidarity Fund forDevelopment, ISESCO, SESRIC, ILO, UNESCO in Abidjan inorder to contribute to the poverty alleviation in OIC MemberStates. On the margin of this Expo, it will be organised aseminar on trade, employment and Immigration in order to takestock of the importance of Trade as a key engine of employmentdevelopment and the role of immigrants on national economicdevelopment.

3Training workshop on investmentpromotion techniques for the benefit of OICIPAs

June 2019 Beirut, Lebanon Ministry of Trade, ICIEC,UNCTAD, WAIPA

To enhance the capacitybuilding for the officers ofIPAs in investment promotion techniques

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsInvestment promotion

Referring to technical assistance of ICDT and ICIEC to OICIPAs

4Workshop “to enhance the participation ofMSME’s in groundnuts, cashew, sesameand horticulture value chains”

2019 The Gambia Ministry of Trade, ITFC

The workshop will respond tothe economic needs of OICAfrican Member Statesespecially with regard topromoting their MSME’sparticipation inregional/global value chainsin these sectors

SDG1: No PovertyDevelopment of Strategic products

In accordance with the request of the Government of the IslamicRepublic of the Gambia, ICDT in collaboration with theMinistry of Commerce of the Gambia, ITFC, InternationalOrganisation for Francophonie (OIF), WTO and ITC willorganize a workshop to enhance MSME’s participation in thegroundnuts, cashew, sesame and Horticulture value chains forinterested African countries.

5Seminar on OIC Wood Industry BusinessOpportunities, Libreville, Gabon 2019 Libreville, Gabon Ministry of Industry, ITFC and

ICIEC

To energize business contactsand sharing nationalexperiences in order toidentify businessopportunities in woodindsutry among the OICCountries.

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsTrade integration On request of the Embassy of Gabon in Morocco

6Workshop on “Post WTO EleventhMinisterial Conference (MC11) for OICAfrican Member States”

2019 Casablanca,MoroccoMinistry of Economy andStrategy and Cooperation Deptof IDB

To discuss important topicsincluding the state of play ofWTO negotiations, theMinisterial Decisions byMC11 and the Status of OICMember States’ accession toWTO and future OICCoordination for WTOissues.

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsWorld trade integration

Referring to the Resolution of Thirty-Third Session of theCOMCEC, held during the period 20-23 November 2017 inIstanbul, Republic of Turkey, which has called upon the IDBand ICDT to continue providing technical assistance to the OICMember States on WTO related issues and to enhance theirefforts in sensitizing the Member States to the impact of WTOtrade negotiations on their economies.




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1Exceptional Edition of the Trade Fair of theOIC Member States 6-10 February 2018.Kuwait City, State of Kuwai

Ministry of Commerce andIndustry of the State of Kuwaitin collaboration with “KuwaitInternational Fair Company"

General trade fair where allsectors are represented

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsPromotion of OIC products andservices in order to enhance intra-OIC Trade

This fair has become a biennial unavoidable crossroads ofbusinessmen, Trade Promotion organs and Professionalassociations in the Islamic world to promote their products andservices and boost investments

22nd Exhibition of Furniture and Interior Design of the OIC Member States, 13 -16 March 2018 Jeddah- Kingdom of

Saudi Arabia, Al Harithy Company for Exhibitions (ACE

according to the study carried out by ICDT, this sector is one of the sectors with high potential for trade among the OIC Member States

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsPromotion of OIC products and services in order to enhance intra-OIC Trade

This exhibition is an opportunity for Exhibitors, Architects, Entrepreneurs and Government Officials from Member States to learn about the expertise and experiences of participating States in the areas covered by the Exhibition and to select the best products and services to be integrated in their future projects or those under implementation


Name Department

Mr ABDELAZIZ ALAMI MARKETING

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3tion of Agribusiness Industries in the OIC Me20rd - 23th March 2018dah - Kingdom of Saudi Ar

Al Harithy Company forExhibitions (ACE) under theauspices of of the Ministry ofAgriculture of the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia

according to the study carriedout by ICDT and to OICTrade Map, this sector is oneof the sectors with highpotential for trade among theOIC Member States. Thisexhibition has reachedmaturity since it is at its 10thedition

SDG 2: Zero HungerPromotion of OIC products andservices in order to enhance intra-OIC Trade

This Exhibition is an opportunity for the actors of agri-businessindustries (food products, beverages, supply, packing andpackaging etc…) in the OIC Member States to promote theirproducts and services, to establish business relations andpartnerships, and to boost investments in this important sector.

44th Specialized Exhibition on "Higher Education Services in the OIC Member States»

26th - 29th April 2018

Casablanca- Kingdom of Morocco,

Group of "L’Etudiant Marocain " organized, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, King of Morocco


SDG4: Quality EducationPromotion of OIC services in order to enhance intra-OIC Trade

This exhibition aims to promote the higher education services of the OIC Member States, create direct contacts between the various stakeholders (students, universities, investors, ministries) in the area of training and higher education, as well as to promote investment in this sector and to develop partnerships among the universities of the OIC Member States.

5 4th OIC Health Expo, 7-9 December 2018 Abidjan - Republic of Cote d’Ivoire,

Ministry of Health of Cote d’Ivoire under the High Patronage of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, and in collaboration with the Ivorian company "Building Events",


SDG3: Good Health and Well-being Promotion of OIC products and services in order to enhance intra-OIC Trade

This Exhibition aims to gather all the actors of the health sector (pharmaceutical industries, services providers, Central purchasing medicines, nutrition and dietetics professionals, surgery, wellness cares, training centres in the fields of health etc...) in the OIC Countries. Therefore, it is an opportunity for the enterprises and the actors of the health industry to promote their products and services and to establish business relations and partnerships between economic operators in the Health and medical equipment sectors of the OIC Member States.

6 6th OIC HALAL EXPO ovember – 2 December stanbul – Republic of Turke

the Standards and MetrologyInstitute for the IslamicCountries (SMIIC) under thePatronage of the Presidency ofthe Republic of Turkey incollaboration with the TurkishCompany “Discover Events

according to the study carriedout by the Centre, this sectoris one of the sectors with highpotential for trade among theOIC Member States .


this exhibition aims to gather the actors of the Halal sectorseeking business and partnership opportunities in the OICCountries, provides the opportunity to the actors of the HalalSector to promote their services and products and boostinvestments in this important sector.


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1Exceptional Edition of the Tourism and Handicrafts Fair of the OIC Member States, 5-8 March 2019, Kuwait City-State of

Kuwait;

Under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the

State of Kuwait in collaboration with the Kuwait International

Fair "KIF":

according to the study carried out by the Center , these sectors are among the sectors with high potential for trade among the OIC Member States .


this Fair aims to strengthen cooperation among OIC Member States in the tourism and Handicraft sectors, and to promote historical monuments and tourist sites of Member States, and encourage investment in these sectors.

216th edition of the Trade Fair of the OIC Member States, 07 - 13 April 2019 Baghdad - Republic of

Iraq.

Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Iraq in collaboration with the State Company for Iraqi Fairs & Commercial Services

General trade fair where all sectors are represented


This fair has become a biennial unavoidable crossroads of businessmen, Trade Promotion organs and Professional associations in the Islamic world to promote their products and services and boost investments

312th Exhibition of Agribusiness Industriesin the OIC Member States

26rd - 29th March 2019

Jeddah - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Al Harithy Company forExhibitions (ACE) under theauspices of of the Ministry ofAgriculture of the Kingdom ofSaudi Arabia

according to the study carriedout by ICDT and to OICTrade Map, this sector is oneof the sectors with highpotential for trade among theOIC Member States . Thisexhibition has reachedmaturity since it is at its 11thedition


This Exhibition is an opportunity for the actors of agri-businessindustries (food products, beverages, supply, packing andpackaging etc…) in the OIC Member States to promote theirproducts and services, to establish business relations andpartnerships, and to boost investments in this important sector.

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4Exhibition and Forum on Transport andLogistics in the OIC Member States 18-20 April 2019, Casablanca - Kingdom of

Morocco

the Centre and the National Single Window of Foreign Trade Procedures of the Kingdom of Morocco (PORTNET), organize, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohamed VI, and in collaboration with the Moroccan company (LOGISMED)

according to the study carried out by the Centre, these sectors are among of the sectors with high potential for trade among the OIC Member States .

SDG9: Industry Innovation and InfrastructurePromotion of OIC products and services in order to enhance intra-OIC Trade

This event is an opportunity to highlight on the one hand the opportunities and challenges of the transport and logistics industry in the OIC countries in the light of the global digital revolution and the opportunities offered by Morocco as a logistics hub to access African markets on the other

5OIC Maritime Economy and shipbuilding Expo 01-04 May 2019 Dhaka, Republic of

Bangladsh Islamic University of Technology - Bangladesh

according to the study carried out by the Centre and OIC Trade Map, this sector is one of the sectors with high potential for trade among the OIC Member States .

SDG9: Industry Innovation and Infrastructure

Promotion of OIC products and services in order to enhance intra-OIC Trade

this exhibition aims to provide a platform for stakeholders in the fisheries and marine sectors (Authorities in charge of fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transport and port activities, national and international technical and financial partners, industry associations, R & D institutes in the industry, etc ...) in the OIC Member States to promote their products and services, in order to develop investments, to explore the latest technologies of the fisheries industry and to ensure sustainable development of this sector.

6 Exhibition of the Social and Solidarity Econo 1st Quarter 2019 djan - Republic of Cote d'Iv

the Ministry of NationalEntrepreneurship, Crafts andPromotion of SMEs of theRepublic of Côte d'Ivoire

special Expo dedicated tosectors that strengthensolidarity between the OICMember States

SDG1: No PovertyPromotion of OIC products andservices in order to enhance intra-OIC Trade

This Expo will bring together the actors of the social andsolidarity economy whose activities are based on the principle ofsolidarity and social utility, with the objectives of eradicatingpoverty and ensuring sustainable development (associations andcooperatives, producers of Organic products, handicrafts, etc.).These firms adopting participatory management methods andcontrol the use of the profits they make by reinvesting them, willhave the opportunity to find outlets for their productions and topresent their projects to investors in order to ensure their growthand sustainability.

7 3rd edition of the Exhibition of Construction8-12 October 2019, Kuwait City-State of Kuwa

Under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the

State of Kuwait in collaboration with the Kuwait International

Fair "KIF":

according to the study carried out by the Center , these sectors are among the sectors with high potential for trade among the OIC Member States .


This Exhibition is an opportunity for participating countries to promote their products and services and to learn about the latest developments in technological innovations in the furniture and interior design industry.

8 7th OIC HALAL EXPO ovember – 01 Decemberstanbul – Republic of Turke

the Standards and MetrologyInstitute for the IslamicCountries (SMIIC) incollaboration with the turkishcompany “Discover Events"

according to the study carriedout by the Centre, this sectoris one of the sectors with highpotential for trade among theOIC Member States .

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsPromotion of OIC products andservices in order to enhance intra-OIC Trade

this exhibition aims to gather the actors of the Halal sectorseeking business and partnership opportunities in the OICCountries, provides the opportunity to the actors of the HalalSector to promote their services and products and boostinvestments in this important sector.




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Name Department

Mrs KADIATOU DIALLO COMMUNICATION AND PUBLICATIONS

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1 16th Meeting of the Economic Counsellors to the Embassies of the OIC Member States accredited to the Kingdom of Morocco

18 January 2018 Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco

OIC Embassies in Rabat andICDT's partners

This meeting enhancescooperation between OICEmbassies in Rabat andICDT & its partners.

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsPresentation of the latestdevelopments in trade andinvestments between the OICMember States, Fairs andExhibitions organized by the ICDT,trade missions, forums and seminarsscheduled in 2018 and the TradeInformation Network for IslamicCountries (TINIC). Discussions alsofocused on the cooperation betweenthe ICDT and the OIC Embassies inRabat as concerns theimplementation of the work program of the Centre for the year 2018.

This meeting aims at enhancing the cooperation between ICDTand OIC Member Countries' Embassies in Rabat. The Centeralso seizes this occasion to present the program of its upcomingactivities.


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17th Meeting of the Economic Counsellors to the Embassies of the OIC Member States accredited to the Kingdom of Morocco

10 January 2019 Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco

OIC Embassies in Rabat andICDT's partners

This meeting enhancescooperation between OICEmbassies in Rabat andICDT & its partners.

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsPresentation of the latestdevelopments in trade andinvestments between the OICMember States, Fairs andExhibitions organized by the ICDT,trade missions, forums and seminarsscheduled in 2019 and the TradeInformation Network for IslamicCountries (TINIC). Discussions alsofocused on the cooperation betweenthe ICDT and the OIC Embassies inRabat as concerns theimplementation of the work program of the Centre for the year 2019.

This meeting aims at enhancing the cooperation between ICDTand OIC Member Countries' Embassies in Rabat. The Centeralso seizes this occasion to present the program of its upcomingactivities.

Seminar on the promotion of Malaysian Palm Oil 23 January 2019 Casablanca, Kingdom of

Morocco

Malaysian Palm Oil Board(MPOB) Cairo/ Embassy ofMalaysia in Rabat

More exports of MalaysianPalm Oil in Morocco

SDG 2: Zero HungerB2B meetings between MalaysianPalm Oil Exporters with Moroccanbusinessmen

Event organized upon the request of the MPOB.

Trade mission of Moroccan Businessmen to Malaysia February 2019 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Moroccan Association of Exporters (ASMEX)/ Moroccan Agency for Development of Exports and Investment (AMDIE)/ Moroccan Chambers of commerce and industries/ MATRADE Malaysia

Increase of Trade flows between Morocco and Malaysia

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsOrganization of B2B meetings between Moroccan and Malaysian businessmen in the field of Halal, Tourism, Biological products, Handcraft and Furniture & Decoration

Event organized upon the request of ASMEX & AMDIE

9 Muslim World Biz & Workshop and Exhibition on Saudi Dates 3-5 April 2019

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre – KLCC Malaysia

OIC International BusinessCentre (OICBC) – MalaysiaAnd Al Medina Company

“Leading Trade Exhibition & Conference" in the Muslim World. The event benefits from the support of the Government of Malaysia

SDG 2: Zero HungerPromotion of OIC products and services in order to enhance intra-OIC Trade.

The event consists of the following Trade Exhibition & Summit: Round Table Talk of Muslim Leaders 2017; Muslim World Infrastructure and Investment Conference; World Islamic Tourism Conference & Expo; OIC-Asia Trade and Economic Forum; OIC Higher Education Conference & Expo; OIC Women Summit and Rania Award; The Jewels of Muslim World Award; The Muslim World Entrepreneurs Award.

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Implementation of the “Regional Project on sustainable Tourism development in a network of Cross border parks and Protected areas in West Africa”: Steering Committee meeting & Training Workshop for the Managers of parks and protected areas

2019 Morocco/ TurkeySESRIC, UNWTO and Regional Coordinator of the project (Republic of Guinea)

With the training workshop, the Managers will achieve the tools to manage and market efficiently West African parks and protected areas. The steering committee meeting will enable the preparations of the upcoming Donors Conference aiming at mobilizing necessary funding for the Project.

SDG1: No PovertyPoverty alleviation and Ecotourism development in the West African Region.

The Project is part of the "Framework for Development andCooperation in the domain of Tourism among OIC MemberStates”. In addition, it is in line with United Nations SustainableDevelopment Goals (2015 -2030).

Training workshop on developing Muslim Friendly Tourism in Guyana with the participation of the Surinamese

2019 Georgetown, Guyana

Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce of Guyana, Ministry of Transport, Communication and Tourism of Suriname, COMCEC and SESRIC

Improving MFT in Guyana and Suriname through strengthening the capacities of policymakers on destination and industry development aspects.

SDG1: No PovertyTourism Development

Referring to COMCEC Resolutions relating to technicalassistance to Members Countries in Tourism Sector andenhancing solidarity and multilateral cooperation among theOIC Member States as well as increasing Institutional andhuman capacity with Guyana and Suriname and sharing successstories in tourism sector particularly in MFT.

Trade Mission of Malaysian Businessmen to Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire 2019 Dakar/Abidjan

Malaysian Embassy in Rabat / Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Cairo / MATRADE Malaysia

More exports of Malaysian Palm Oil in West African countries

SDG 2: Zero HungerB2B meetings between Malaysian Palm Oil Exporters and Businessmen from West African Region

Event organized upon the request of the Malaysian Embassy inRabat and MPOB




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1Online Marketing Workshop for the benefit ofthe women economic operators of the GaboneseRepublic

19-21 February 2018 Libreville- Gabon Ministry of Private InvestmentPromotion, Trade and Industry

The objectives of the Workshopwere to facilitate for business-women from Gabon and Côted’Ivoire the creation of theirInternet presence and startmarketing their products andservices online and to impart thenecessary skills and tools toparticipants in familiarizingthem with online marketing andthe appropriate strategies.

SDG5: Gender EqualityTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Within this framework of the technical assistance provided to the OICMember States, the ICDT has launched this gender-oriented programfor the creation of Internet presence and marketing of products andservices online with a view to developing electronic commerce.

2Launching of a portal on tourism incollaboration with ICCIA and SESRIC 20- 23 March 2018 asablanca - kingdom of MorocICCIA, SESRIC and WTO

Information on the tourismsector in OIC Member States,investment opportunities,incentives for foreign investors,tourist sites and socio-culturalactivities and useful addresses.

SDG1: No PovertyTOURISM PROMOTION

To facilitate trade and investment in this sector. This portal willcontain information on the tourism sector in OIC Member States,investment opportunities, incentives for foreign investors, tourist sitesand socio-cultural activities and useful addresses.


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Name Department

Mr AMADOU CIRE SALL TRADE INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION

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1Technical Assistance to artisans withAIDMO and IRCICA to be determined ablanca - kingdom of MoroAIDMO and IRCICA

Following the proposal of theArab Organization forIndustrial Development andMining (AIDMO) made toICDT at the 10th Meeting ofthe Economic Advisers to theOIC Embassies accredited toRabat held on 12th January2012, relating to thepossibility of creating a portalfor the benefit of thecraftsmen of the OICCountries aiming atdeveloping e-commerce.according to the study carriedout by the Center , thesesectors are among the sectorswith high potential for tradeamong the OIC MemberStates .

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsTRADE AND TOURISMPROMOTION

This portal will provide access to general information onHandicraft in the OIC Countries, encompassing regulations inforce, application forms, procedures etc.

2Launching of an investment portal incollaboration with SESRIC and ICIEC to be confirmed 2019 ablanca - kingdom of MoroSESRIC, ICIEC UNCTAD and

ITCPortal on investmentpromotion and incentives

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsInvestment promotion

Research has shown that there are a number of different fundingsources available to the private sector at the national andregional level yet what is lacking is information on these variousfunding mechanisms. These include Commercial Banks,Government Agencies, Multi-lateral sources, and Credit Unions,just to name a few.

3Technical Assistance for websitedevelopment of the OIC embassiesaccredited in Rabat

to be confirmed 2019 Rabat, Kingdom ofMorocco Member Countries

Within this framework of thetechnical assistance providedto the OIC Member States,the ICDT has initiated aprogram for creating websitesfor the benefit of Embassieswith a view to developingelectronic commerce.

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Within this framework of the technical assistance provided tothe OIC Member States, the ICDT has initiated a program forcreating websites for the benefit of Embassies with a view todeveloping electronic commerce.

4Support for the implementation of SingleWindows in signatory countries ofTPS/OIC and having ratified PRETAS

to be confirmed 2019 sablanca kingdom of MorocPORTNET

The aim is to shareknowledge, experiences andbest practices among theparticipants on theimplementation of nationaltrade facilitation programsand promote the developmentand implementation of singlewindow & paperless tradeprojects in the OIC MemberCountries (MCs). A practicalguide on how to implementfrom A to Z a NSW

SDG17: Partnerships for GoalsTRADE FACILITATION

Operationalization of the recommendations on the SingleWindow: ICDT in collaboration with the Kingdom of Morocco(through the PORTNET agency) will develop a practical guidefor the implementation of a single window system starting withthe OIC countries which have signed and ratified the TPS /OICand its protocols, including the PRETAS.

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Online Marketing Workshop for the benefitof the women economic operators of thePeople's Republic of Bangladesh and SouthAsian countries

1st qharter 2019 Dhaka- Bangladesh Islamic University ofTechnology

The objectives of theWorkshop are to facilitate forbusiness-women the creationof their Internet presence andstart marketing their productsand services online and toimpart the necessary skillsand tools to participants infamiliarizing them withonline marketing and theappropriate strategies.

SDG5: Gender EqualityTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Within this framework of the technical assistance provided tothe OIC Member States, the ICDT has launched this gender-oriented program for the creation of Internet presence andmarketing of products and services online with a view todeveloping electronic commerce.

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Training Program on “Technology Entrepreneurship Advocacy and Management of Business Incubation & Technology Parks

23-25-04-2018 Istanbul, Republic of Turkey

PGTF / UNOSSC/ TOBB Capacity Building & Transfer of knowledge

Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere Goal 5.Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

To highlight the importance of developing entrepreneurial culture in OIC countries and to emphasize the policy advocacy for initiating technology based startups and creating


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Workshop on Promoting Green Growth and Technology in Food-Water and Energy Nexus for OIC Countries – Challenges and Opportunities,

2019 To be determined PGTF / UNOSSC/ MCs Capacity Building & Transfer of knowledge

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth

To combat poverty and move towards self-reliance and prosperity under climate change and to highlight the importance of developing green economy and technology in OIC countries;

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17th Private Sector Meeting for Promotion of trade and joint venture investment among the OIC

2019 Sudan / Egypt ICCIA & MCs To explore new markets and new destinations

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth

The Private Sector Meetings have given an opportunity to all levels of the private sector. These have included start-ups, SMEs and well established business houses. The Meetings have helped the business community to learn best practices from each other and at the same time have enabled them to find new markets and trading partners..

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10th Forum for Businesswomen in Islamic Countries

2019 Sudan / Egypt ICCIA & MCs Capacity Building & Transfer of knowledge

Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere Goal 5.Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Businesswomen Forum provides excellent opportunities and platform to Businesswomen of OIC Countries to identify challenges; determine the areas which need support; build network; exchange experiences and know how; and identify new markets and expand the existing level of economic ties amongst the business community, through trade and investment.

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Chambers of Commerce Forum 2019 To be determined ICCIA & MCs Capacity Building & Transfer of knowledge

Goal 8. Promote sustained,inclusive and sustainable economicgrowth

The aim of organizing the Forum is to provide opportunity to the Chambers of Commerce to project their success stories, global experiences, so that the other Chambers may benefit from their best practices.

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Specialized Workshops/Training Programmes (i) Promotion of Cottage Industries through SMEs; (ii) Scaling-up existing Enterprises through Skill Development ; (iii) Exploring destinations for Health Tourism

2019 To be determined ICCIA & MCs Capacity Building & Transfer of knowledge

Goal 8. Promote sustained,inclusive and sustainable economicgrowth

The purpose of organizng these workshops and training progammes is to promote SMEs, skilled development and health tourism sector.

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Name Department

Attiya Nawazish Ali (Mrs.) Coordination Department

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# A. Activities / Projects / Programs held / to be held in 2018

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1 1st SMIIC Management of AC Meeting 26-27 February 2018 Istanbul, Turkey SMIIC Accreditation Counsel 11 of the members attended Goal and Target 17.11 Technical meeting for the Member States Acreditation Bodies in the Manegment of AC

2First Meeting of the Task Force Group (TFG) 25-26 March 2018 Amman, The Hashemite

Kingdom of Jordan SMIIC AC Active participation ofMember States, attendance. Goal and Target 17.11 Technical meeting for the Member States Accreditation Bodies in the

Manegment of AC

34th SMIIC Technical Committee (TC) Week Meetings 16-20 April 2018 İstanbul, Turkey SMIIC Technical Council

MeetingsActive participation ofMember States, attendance. Goal and Target 17.11 Technical meetings for the development of standards.

4 SMIIC Metrology Council 5th Meeting 19-20 April 2018 İstanbul, Turkey SMIIC Metrology CouncilMeetings

Active participation ofMember States, attendance. Goal and Target 17.11 Meeting for Member State Metrology Bodies to discuss, review

and plan activities of SMIIC MC.

5Second Meeting of the Task Force Group (TFG) of SMIIC Accreditation Council (AC)

13-14 May 2018 İstanbul, Turkey SMIIC Accreditation Counsel Active participation ofMember States, attendance. Goal and Target 17.11 Technical meeting for the Member States Accreditation Bodies in the

Manegment of AC

6 1st SMIIC SMC Meeting 26-27 June 2018 İstanbul, Turkey SMIIC StandardizationManagement Council (SMC)

Active participation ofMember States, attendance. Goal and Target 17.11 Technical meetings for the Management of development of

standards.

72nd Meeting of the Management of SMIIC AC 28-29 June 2018 İstanbul, Turkey SMIIC Accreditation Counsel Active participation of

Member States, attendance. Goal and Target 17.11 Technical meeting for the Member States Accreditation Bodies in the Management of AC

8 SMIIC Training Program 2018 16-20 July 2018 İstanbul, Turkey SMIIC GS and COMCEC,SESRIC

Active participation ofMember States, attendance. Goal and Target 17.11

Training Program -on the Introduction, implementation and use of OIC/SMIIC Halal Standards. COMCEC and SESRIC supported the program.

95th SMIIC Technical Committee (TC) Week Meetings

24-28 September2018 İstanbul, Turkey SMIIC GS and TC Active participation of

Member States, attendance. Goal and Target 17.11 Technical meetings for the development of standards.

10 Halal Tourism Training in Uzbekistan 13-15 November2018 Tashkent, Uzbekistan SMIIC and SESRIC Attendance Goal and Target 17.11 Training Program on Halal Tourism

11Trade Facilitation in Central Asia-SMIIC Training Program-Kırgızistan

19-23 November2018 Biskek, Kyrgyztan SMIIC and Kyrgyzstan Attendance Goal and Target 17.11 Training Program -on the Introduction, implementation and use of

OIC/SMIIC Halal Standards.

12 World Halal Summit 2018 29 November -01December 2018 Istanbul, TURKEY SMIIC GS and ICDT Attendance Goal and Target 17.11

OIC Expo to provide a platform for relevant stakeholders to enhance their networks and to be informed of the latest developments in Halal industry.

13 6th OIC Halal Expo 29 November -02December 2018 Istanbul/Turkey SMIIC GS and ICDT Attendance Goal and Target 17.11



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1 3rd SMIIC Management of AC Meeting 2019 to bedetermined Istanbul, Turkey SMIIC Accreditation Counsel 11 of the members attended Goal and Target 17.11 Technical meeting for the Member States Acreditation Bodies in the

Manegment of AC

26th SMIIC Technical Committee (TC) Week Meetings 15-19 April 2019 İstanbul, Turkey SMIIC Technical Council

MeetingsActive participation ofMember States, attendance. Goal and Target 17.11 Technical meetings for the development of standards.

3 SMIIC Metrology Council 6th Meeting 2019 to bedetermined İstanbul, Turkey SMIIC Metrology Council

MeetingsActive participation ofMember States, attendance. Goal and Target 17.11 Meeting for Member State Metrology Bodies to discuss, review

and plan activities of SMIIC MC.

4 2nd SMIIC SMC Meeting February 2019 to bedetermined İstanbul, Turkey SMIIC Standardization

Management Council (SMC)Active participation ofMember States, attendance. Goal and Target 17.11 Technical meetings for the Management of development of

standards.

5 SMIIC Training Program 2019 2019 to bedetermined İstanbul, Turkey SMIIC GS Active participation of

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