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By Sinan Mahmoud for The National. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Central Bank of Iraq suggests delay to reform plan on pressure from private banks The Central Bank of Iraq [CBI] has revised its road map for the highly anticipated […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Baghdad rescinds PMU legislation as US forces redeploy to Iraqi Kurdistan Under reported threat from the US, Iraq's government has withdrawn a controversial draft law that would have significantly reshaped the country's Popular […]
By Hayder Al-Shakeri, for Chatham House. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's water crisis: Dammed by neighbours, failed by leaders Scarcity of water is not only a national crisis for Iraq, but a growing driver of internal tension. Click here to […]
By John Lee. The newly-published Iraq Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) analytical report has made seven recommendations to reduce poverty in Iraq: Enhance coordination between ministries and authorities to reduce poverty, using targeted plans based on deprivation levels and holding regular committee meetings. Establish a schedule to collect and update multidimensional poverty data every four years, […]
Meta and Google Join Local Stakeholders at Iraq's First Internet Governance Forum Baghdad will host the country's first Internet Governance Forum (IGF) on 30-31 August, bringing together global and local voices to shape Iraq's digital future. Organized under the official United Nations IGF framework, the event marks a milestone in Iraq's engagement with international internet […]
By John Lee. The Government of Iraq, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), has officially launched the Iraq Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) analytical report. The 2024 MPI reveals that poor populations experience 10.8% of total deprivations, particularly in education, housing, and access to […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani presided over the Tax Conference for Economic Development and Investment Promotion in Baghdad, stressing that supporting the private sector is central to Iraq's economic reform agenda. He highlighted the government's commitment to providing an attractive environment for investors, implementing global business and taxation standards, and ensuring flexibility […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Assistance Mission to Iraq (UNAMI) has said it is concerned by the decision of the Bnaslawa Misdemeanour Court in Erbil on 19th August 2025 to sentence journalist Mr. Shirwan Shirwani to four and a half years imprisonment on a charge that he denies. It said in a statement: "UNAMI's […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani has directed the formation of a joint national team to strengthen Iraq's financial and economic standing internationally. The team will be chaired by the Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq and include representatives from the Ministries of Finance, Oil, and Planning, along with specialised economic and […]
By Dr. Hussein Mishbak, for the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). The opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Assessing the impact of agricultural policy on food security in Iraq: the case of Dhi […]
From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. U.S. Sanctions on Iran Derail Crucial Iraq-Turkmenistan Gas Deal The U.S. opposes the Turkmenistan-Iraq gas deal as it routes gas via Iran, allowing Tehran to keep a share as a transit fee and profit […]
By Mohammed Hussein, for the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). The opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Kurdistan Region Electricity Reform and the "Runaki" Project The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) has struggled […]
