Advancing the cause of socio-economic development in Arab countries, through capacity building, consultancy, research, publications, meetings, and encouraging entrepreneurship.

A Regional center specialized in developing and promoting SME's

In its function as a think tank, the API conducts in-house research and studies, and collaborates with experts from other Arab, regional and international institutions.

API provides consultancy services to Arab governments, regional and international institutions and to the private sector in the areas of Economic Management, Development Policies and Planning. Consultancy work provided by the Institute consists mainly of studies intended to address the specific needs of the requesting parties.

The Institute offers a wide variety of training programs tailored to improve the skills and increase the efficiency of individuals working at various levels of government institutions, and in the private sector.. Advanced and Specialized training Programs in the Field of Entrepreneurship and SMEs.