Introduction
CORDAPS is a research centre established under the auspices of International Institute of Islamic Economics focusing on economic development and policy issues. To this end, the centre provides facilities and a supportive intellectual environment for students, faculty members, visiting scholars and public at large.

Mission
CORDAPS seeks to improve the response of government, businesses and non-profit institutions at national and international level to such challenges as poverty, urban decline, regional and global changes. To accomplish these goals CORDAPS is engaged in an active program of policy research, dissemination of information, technical assistance and graduate education.