By John Lee.
The National Investment Commission (NIC) held a workshop in Baghdad the week under the title "Security and Investment: Integration of Roles Towards an Attractive Capital Environment", in cooperation with the Security Media Cell (SMC).
The event was attended by NIC Chairman Dr Haider Mohammed Makiyya, Security Media Cell Head Lt. Gen. Dr Saad Maan, along with experts and advisers in economic and security affairs.
Dr Makiyya emphasised that security is the foundation of any successful development effort, noting that investors seek guarantees for capital, infrastructure, and the legal framework. He said the NIC carries a dual responsibility: preparing attractive investment opportunities while coordinating with security authorities to protect projects from inception to operation.
Lt. Gen. Maan underlined that security and investment are inseparable pillars of Iraq's development, adding that media is essential in building trust between the state, society, and investors. He announced a joint media plan with the NIC to promote the concept of investment security through targeted messages and cooperation with media institutions. The Security Media Cell will serve as a partner in safeguarding investment projects and supporting a safe and attractive business environment.
The workshop featured two sessions:
- The first discussed the security dimension in building investor confidence.
- The second focused on media's role in economic security, with contributions from Dr Hussein Allawi, Adviser to the Prime Minister; Mr Samid Shmakhi, Director of the National Dialogue Centre; and Dr Mohammed Mahmoud, member of the Security Media Cell.
The workshop concluded with recommendations to establish a joint framework between the NIC, the Security Media Cell, and media institutions to strengthen investment security and support Iraq's development trajectory.
(Source: National Investment Commission)
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