Business Environment

Iran’s PMI hits record high

The overall Purchasing Managers’ Index, known by its Farsi acronym Shamekh, for Iran’s economy settled at 53.73 in the month ending Feb. 18 from 48.83 in the month ending Jan. 19, indicating 4.9 points or 10.03% improvement.

Macro Economy

Climate change and its impact on the economy and business environment

The first meeting of the series entitled "Climate Change and its Impact on the Economy and Business Environment" was held on November 29, 2017 and six articles were presented by researchers and experts in the field.

Commissions

Iran’s National Business Environment Index improves

Iran’s National Business Environment Index in last winter (Dec. 21, 2016-March 20, 2017) stood at 5.83, registering a 0.03 unit or 0.6% improvement compared with autumn (Sept. 23-Dec. 20,2016), according to a recent report published by Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA).

Macro Economy

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Iran’s Vice President and Head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, emphasized the crucial role of private sector investment in addressing the country’s environmental challenges through green business ventures and waste management solutions.

Iran’s vice president calls for private sector investment in green businesses

Iran has set a target to expand its overseas farming to 2 million hectares (4.942 million acres) by 2029 amid efforts to ensure sufficient food supplies in the country.

Iran to expand overseas farming to 2 million hectares by 2029

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture

Established in 1884, Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) is a non-profit and non-governmental institution which aims at facilitating economic growth and development in the country. Iran Chamber tries to further coordinate the activities of the private sector. As an economic forum, representatives from both the government and the private sector attend Iran Chamber's sessions. Meanwhile the institution acts as an advisory body to the government, parliament and judiciary.

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