Establishment:
This committee was established in January 1977 pursuant to resolution 6/7 (IS) adopted by 7th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Istanbul, Turkey, in May 1976.
 
Function:
This committee performs the function of a unified general assembly of the OIC subsidiary bodies. It studies the work programmes in the economic, cultural and social spheres of the General Secretariat and its subsidiary bodies. It also prepares the recommendations and proposals which it presents to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers; studies and ensures the follow up the implementation of resolutions adopted by the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers on cultural, economic and social fields. It also prepares, executes and follows-up economic, cultural and social cooperation programmes among Member States; and analyses economic, cultural and social issues intended for presentation by Member States to the Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers.
 
Membership:
Members of the Committee are representatives of all Member States in the organization of the Islamic Conference.
 
Meeting:
The Committee meets once every year upon the invitation of the General Secretary of the Organization of the Islamic Conference.