The government has completed all arrangements to host the 2nd World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) moot, which would chalk out a road map for the economic and social uplift of the Muslim world and provide opportunities for successful integration with the western world.
A number of delegates have already arrived in Islamabad to participate in the three-day conference, beginning on Sunday, which will feature leaders from the Muslim world, government ministers, captains of industry and intellectuals from over 57 countries. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will present his special keynote address "Enhancing Global Competitive and Trade Among Muslim Countries " on Sunday and President General Pervez Musharraf will preside over the plenary session on Monday to deliberate "challenges for the Muslim leadership in a globalised world".
Official sources told Business Recorder here on Thursday the agenda of the forum include topics like (i) successful entrepreneu8rs in a global marketplace; (ii) opportunities in infrastructure development: public-private partnership for successful implementation; (iii) opportunities in information, telecommunication, and outsourcing: new growth model; (iv) managing emerging demand: the new global energy paradigm; (v) Leveraging the global supply chain for competitive advantage and value creation; (vi)Tourism: the next growth industry; and (vii) diversifying investment portfolios for profit and security.