ABSTRACT

This first published study of the Islamic Development Bank charts its progress from the early months to its emergence as one of the leading economic institutions of the Islamic world. Dr Meenai, who played a key role in the foundation of the Bank in 1975 and served as its first Vice President for seven years, outlines the historical evolution of the Bank and reveals the great influence it now exercises on an international scale.

chapter |8 pages

Origin of the Bank

chapter |8 pages

Preparatory Work

chapter |6 pages

Inauguration of the Bank

chapter |7 pages

Progress Over the Years

chapter |14 pages

The Legal Framework

chapter |9 pages

Policies and Procedures

chapter |12 pages

Financing Operations

chapter |7 pages

Loan Financing

chapter |12 pages

Equity Financing

chapter |6 pages

Lease Financing

chapter |7 pages

Technical Assistance

chapter |11 pages

Foreign Trade Financing

chapter |6 pages

The Project Cycle

chapter |12 pages

Operational Policies

chapter |10 pages

Mobilisation of Resources

chapter |9 pages

Placement of Surplus Funds

chapter |5 pages

Financial Management

chapter |5 pages

Research and Training

chapter |4 pages

Conformity to Shariah