The purpose of CIK is to create an intellectual atmosphere for scholars and practitioners to engage in educational activity and generate theoretical and applied knowledge in management sciences, economic development and sustainable growth, and related disciplines applicable to the Middle East, Central Asia, and North Africa. CIK also provides educational services and training to individuals and organizations in the aforementioned regions to promote understanding of the regions to advance relevant goals and objectives. CIK is an educational, scientific, secular, and nonpartisan organization. CIK is a charitable non-profit tax deductible organization. January 2014 Conference Call for Papers: http://cyrusik.org/conference/jan-2014-conference/call-for-papers