The Institute of Developing Economies (IDE) Since the merger with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in July 1998, the Institute of Developing Economies (IDE/JETRO) aims at expansion of trade relations and promote economic cooperation with all developing countries and regions, including Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, and East Europe. By smilin Countries > Asiawith asiaeconomicsfinancialsectorreportssectors