Indian Ocean Martime Museum (IOMM)
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Launched in 1963 to reinforce private sector activity in industrial development in Asia and Africa, the Industrial Promotion (IPS) is an industrial development and venture capital institution. IPS companies exist in Bangladesh, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Tanzania, Pakistan, Uganda and Zaire; in the developed world, there are now IPS joint ventures in small and medium-sized businesses in Canada and the United Kingdom. A focal point for these nine affiliates and a clearinghouse for technical information is provided by Industrial Promotion Services S.A. Switzerland. From its inception, IPS has worked to link strong local entrepreneurial talent to technical support, professional management, national and international development institutions and sources of private investment. Its national affiliates' knowledge of local conditions and rigorous management standards have made them attractive partners for foreign investors. Over sixty industrial projects have been launched through partnerships, including industrial packaging, metallurgy, tele-communications, leather tanneries and food processing. IPS's experience to date in the developing world has given it particular strength in several industrial sectors: agro-based products for export, metal products, plastics, printing and packaging, and textiles. Specific regional strengths have been achieved
Indian Ocean Martime Museum (IOMM):
The IOMM will be a part of the redevelopment of Zanzibar's Stone Town and its waterfront. It will be located in the recently restored Stone Town Cultural Centre, in direct proximity to the port. The museum programme will be constructed around the theme of the Indian Ocean as a context for the exchange of goods, ideas and myths in which diverse civilizations have coexisted, interacted and shared intrinsic common values over time. It will showcase the maritime cultures of the Indian Ocean, including the display of naval vessels and other artifacts that illustrate the history of the commercial and cultural contacts between Africa, the Middle East and the Indian sub-continent. Addressing the educational needs of the local population of all ages and functioning as an information and communication centre for foreign visitors, the museum will feature educational and training programmes geared to develop local maritime crafts. The ultimate objective is to promote traditional ship-building as a means to generate revenue and income in addition to the revitalization of a maritime culture which otherwise would be on its way to extinction.
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Mumtaz Ali Tajddin S. Ali is an popular Ismaili Scholar, Written many books on Islam and Ismailism, Iomm & IPSis taken from Encyclopedia of Ismailism.
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