From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University gave a webinar on the recently published 2nd edition of his book -- 'The political economy of Iraq, restoring balance in a post-conflict Society' -- interviewed by Lizzie Porter, Senior correspondent at Iraq Oil Report, for the IBBC. In a wide-ranging talk, […]
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IBBC Zoom Webinar with Professor Frank Gunter
Professor Frank Gunter of Lehigh University in US, and a member of IBBC's advisory council, has updated his celebrated work 'The Political economy of Iraq' after its initial publication 10 years ago. As a constant observer and supporter of Iraq, Frank has a long term and deep insight into the country and is in constant […]
New Book: The Political Economy of Iraq
The Political Economy of Iraq: Restoring Balance in a Post-Conflict Society (Second Edition) by Frank R. Gunter, Published by Edward Elgar, October 2021 "Frank Gunter has written the definitive account in English of the contemporary Iraqi economy...Following a brief history and overview, chapters cover social indicators, corruption, macroeconomic policy, state-owned enterprises, entrepreneurship, oil, agriculture, […]
IBBC's Autumn Conference - Open for Business Engagement
By Editor on 28th October 2021 in Agriculture, Construction & Engineering In Iraq, Investment, Iraq Banking & Finance News, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Oil & Gas News, Security
IBBC's Autumn conference is back with a bang and open for business engagement. On 22nd November this year the overarching conference topic is looking to the future with 'sustainability'- whether in terms of energy and renewables, the Iraqi economy and its diversification, or sustaining finance, logistics and training. Underpinning much of this is the application […]
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IBBC launches New Paper on Corruption in Iraq
Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) seminar to launch Professor Frank Gunter's publication on Corruption in Iraq: Corruption Worse Than ISIS: Causes and Cures for Iraqi Corruption In a well-attended online seminar, with leading International and Iraqi businesses, Embassy officials and media, Professor Frank Gunter outlined some of the key points in his paper on Corruption in […]
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IBBC Webinar: Causes and Cures for Iraqi Corruption
By Editor on 19th April 2021 in Construction & Engineering In Iraq, Investment, Iraq Commodities & Mining News, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Oil & Gas News, Politics, Security
Corruption Worse Than ISIS: Causes and Cures for Iraqi Corruption The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) is delighted to invite you to the public launch of Professor Frank Gunter's new paper on corruption in Iraq on Monday 26th of April from 1pm - 2pm BST. Following the presentation of the paper there will be comments from […]
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Experts discuss fate of the Iraqi Dinar
By John Lee. At a webinar hosted by the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) yesterday, a team of experts presented and discussed their insights on the Iraqi government's recent White Paper, and on the challenges and opportunities facing the country. On the subject of the Iraqi currency, Frank Gunter, Professor of Economics at Lehigh University, […]
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IBBC hosts Panel to review the Govt's first 3 mths
On Monday 10th August-a distinguished online panel of academics and an IBBC advisory panel reviewed the GOI's approach to decisions and progress. Dr Munqith Dagher-senior associate at CSIS and CEO of IIACSS, gave a new revealing and informative presentation on public perceptions of the new GOI, and its future prospects and opportunities. Dr Rana Khalid, […]
Experts Discuss IBBC's 'Iraq 2020: a Country at the Crossroads'
IBBC Advisory Council's discussion goes public on the white paper 'Iraq 2020: a country at the crossroads.' Today over 300 people signed up the IBBC Advisory Council's public discussion on the white paper - Iraq 2020: a country at the crossroads, sponsored by Iraq Business News ( IBBC media partner) and in conjunction with Chatham House […]
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Zoom Invitation: Iraq 2020, a Country at the Crossroads
By Editor on 11th June 2020 in Investment, Iraq Industry & Trade News, Iraq Oil & Gas News, Politics
You are invited to hear a discussion of the IBBC Advisory Council's paper on 'Iraq 2020, a country at the crossroads' When: Monday 15th June at 2pm UK Where: Zoom Platform The paper published for the new Iraqi Government recommends a number of decisive changes to be implemented without delay, in order for Iraq to be […]
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Iraq 2020: A Country at the Crossroads
Members of the IBBC Advisory Council have published a paper entitled 'Iraq 2020: A country at the crossroads'. The purpose of this extensive paper is to provide insight and advice to the new Iraqi Government. It particularly focuses on the political and economic backdrop to the country, with analysis and solutions from a private sector perspective. The […]
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Iraq: Asking the Right Questions about Civil Disorder
By Professor Frank R. Gunter, for the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI). Any opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Professor Gunter, a Senior Fellow in the FPRI's Program on the Middle East, is a Professor of Economics at Lehigh University, and a […]