Hydrography & Monaco The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1921 to promote cooperation among maritime nations in the field of hydrography and nautical charting. The IHO's main objective is to ensure that all the world's navigable waters are surveyed and charted to modern standards . The IHO is responsible for
Political Strife & Maritime Sector Development Oil exports ,predominantly from Iraq's ports, is its economic lifeline and the main contributor to GDP. Even in times of political strife Iraq has remained focused on maritime sector development .The state owned General Company for Ports Of Iraq was established in 1919 and consistently undertakes port development and
India’s Knee Jerk Approach to China’s Maritime Dominance The nationalist fervor prevailing in India is spilling into the maritime sphere and its nationalists visualise the 7,500 km coastline as a connecting artery with the world's busiest shipping routes. It is perceived that China has invested heavily in Sri Lankan ports at Colombo and Hambantota. India’s
Loan for Hambantota Port The Port of Colombo is located near the route between the Strait of Malacca and the Suez Canal, which is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. Around 36,000 vessels pass annually on this key corridor between Asia and Europe, including about 4,500 tankers. As the Port of Colombo has been
From Concept to Operations The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program is a partnership of 11 countries and development partners working together to promote development through cooperation leading to accelerated economic growth and poverty reduction. It is guided by the overarching vision of “Good Neighbors, Good Partners, and Good Prospects.” Geopolitical conflicts exacerbated disruptions
Kazakhstan Railway as a Logistic Hub After the dissolution of the Soviet Union Kazakhstan inherited a railway system spread over 15,000 km connected to Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The land mass of Kazakhstan ,a landlocked country, covers an area of 2.7 million sq km. Kazakhstan is developing into a logistic hub between Europe, Middle
