Central Bank of the Islamic
Republic of Iran (http://www.cbi.iranet.net)
Offering both an English and Farsi version, the Central Bank's home page
provides up-to-date information about its activities and financial information
within Iran.
International Institute for
Caspian Studies (http://www.caspianstudies.com/E-home.htm)
‘The International Institute for Caspian Studies (IICS) is a non governmental
research and consultancy institute based in Tehran and aimed at promoting and
undertaking scholarly studies regarding political, economic, social, cultural,
environmental, and legal issues of the Caspian region.' Its English language
site offers newsletters, seminar and program information, links and other services
related to its mission.
International Monetary Fund (http://www.imf.org/)
The IMF is an ‘organization of 183 member countries, established to promote
international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange
; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary
financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment.' A
search by country will yield reports on the IMF's initiatives and programs
in it.
International Trade Administration (ITA)
(http://www.ita.doc.gov)
A branch of the US department of Commerce, the ITA site offers trade statistics,
export data, publications and reports on a variety of issues related to international
trade.
Iran Access Web Directories (http://www.iranaccess.com/index.htm)
A comprehensive directory of sites, links, and basic information whose purpose
is to facilitate business and trade with Iran. A cultural directory provides
background materials for those intending to do business with it.
Iran Print (http://www.iranprint.com)
An up-to-date English language journal concerning all aspects of the printing
industry in Iran.
IranPage (http://www.iranpage.com)
Although this page requires registration to use, it serves as a directory of
Iranian businesses and professionals.
Payvand URL Listings (http://www.payvand.com/cgi/BusSites.cgi)
A comprehensive listing in English of the URLs of Iranian companies alphabetically
by country of location.
Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) (http://www.ripi.ir/en/)
Founded in 1959 as a subsidiary of the National Iranian Oil Company, RIPI conducts
research and develops technology relating to the petroleum industry. The site
is invaluable in providing access to information on this industry vital to Iran's
economy.
Safety and Health
During international Travel (http://www.osha.gov/dts/tib/tib%5Fdata/tib20020412.pdf)
This bulletin, published on the web site of the Office of Safety & Health
Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor, is designed to alert international
business and other professional travelers to possible dangers and hazards which
might be found at their destinations. Suggestions are given for safety and links
are provided to sites with additional advice to the travelers. The bulletin is
published in pdf format and requires appropriate software, such as Acrobat, for
viewing.
Tehran Stock Exchange (http://www.tse.or.ir/)
English language comprehensive site from the Tehran Stock Exchange, which provides
daily market activity as well as publications, indices, and lists of companies.
United Nations (http://www.un.org)
Using the search capabilities of the official site of the United Nations provides
articles, reports, etc. in several languages on all aspects of the initiatives
and mission of that organization as well as on the contemporary life, culture,
society, international relations, etc. of all the countries and peoples of the
world.
United States Trade Representative (http://www.ustr.gov)
As "America's chief trade negotiator" and advisor to the President
of the United States on trade policy, the USTR and the Agency itself work with
other bodies, such as the World Trade Organization to create new job opportunities
for American business, workers and agricultural producers." A search by
country yields news, regulations, reports and initiatives on the United States' and
USTR's dealings with it.
The World Bank Group (http://www.worldbank.org)
A search by country yields numerous English language reports on the economic
development of regions of the world and the World Bank Groups' advice,
initiatives and warnings concerning them.
World Trade Network (http://WorldTradeNetwork.org/)
An English language site proving access to information country by country on
international trade as well as links to related sites, as well as to the World
Trade Organization (WTO).
World Trade Organization (http://www.wto.org/)
Headquartered in Switzerland the WTO, made up of member governments from around
the globe, is dedicated to topics concerning international trade and development.
Its English language ‘website contains material for a range of users, from
the general public to students, academics and trade specialists. It includes
introductions to WTO activities and a large database of official documents.'
Yahoo Currency Converter (http://finance.yahoo.com/m3?u)
This service provided by Yahoo offers up-to-the-minute universal conversion rates
of all foreign currencies. |