The Ravand Institute for Economic and International Studies was formed to promote understanding through global dialogue and consensus-building, and to cultivate development through partnership. Our aim is to stimulate transnational discourse and international cooperation in order to sustain economic and industrial growth and development in Iran, in the region, and beyond. Ravand is committed to providing timely, objective analysis and policy options on key international, economic and environmental problems, by engaging top political figures, business leaders and academics in the art of principled compromise. We are also committed to fostering wide business opportunities by offering concrete solutions and strategic advice to corporations with an interest in Iran.