Al-Sudani: The Iraqi government is following a new approach aimed at activating the private sector, 15 JUNE

  Al-Sudani: The Iraqi government is following a new approach aimed at activating the private sector

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed today, Saturday, that his government is following a new approach in its program aimed at activating the private sector in Iraq and achieving equality between it and the public sector in rights and social security. 

This came during his meeting today with a number of young graduates from Dhi Qar Governorate, as part of his sovereignty’s communication with the youth, following up on their demands and listening to their vision, according to a statement issued by the Iraqi government.

At the beginning of the meeting, Al-Sudani touched on the fact that Dhi Qar possesses the elements of economic advancement, human resources and investment opportunities that go beyond its borders, stressing that the government guarantees the right to peaceful demonstration and the protection of demonstrators on the path of communicating demands and publicizing rights, in a way that does not negatively affect the work of projects and civil services. 

He pointed out that the government is following a new approach in its program aimed at activating the private sector, to create more basic job opportunities in the continuation of economic development and advancement and efforts to attract investments, as well as working towards achieving equality with the public sector in rights, social security, distribution of residential lands, and others.

The Iraqi Prime Minister asked the young graduates to present their vision and demands, and propose solutions, especially with regard to comments regarding youth employment offices. In order to contribute to supporting the stability of the governorate and creating sustainable and productive development, attracting employment requests and cooperating in meeting them between public and private sector institutions and investment projects.

Al-Sudani directed the provision of a special program from the “Riyada” initiative to care and support youth, allocated to Dhi Qar Governorate, in proportion to the population ratios. In order to grant loans to emerging, small and medium enterprises, as well as directing government banks to grant operational loans, and giving priority to young people, graduates, qualified people, and certificate holders.  link