Economy News – Baghdad
The Prime Minister’s Advisor for Banking Affairs, Saleh Mahoud, stressed on Sunday the importance of cooperation between the public and private sectors to develop the technological infrastructure in Iraq, while pointing out that the Iraqi government has taken 8 strategic steps to improve the technology sector in the country, stressing the existence of serious government efforts to achieve leadership in the field of digital innovation.
Mahoud said, in his speech during the opening of the Iraq International Exhibition and Conference for Information and Communication Technology (ITEX), followed by “Economy News”, “We express our happiness to represent the Prime Minister in attending the conference, and we inform you of his greetings and high appreciation, as he praises this conference and blesses his efforts.”
He added that “the conference provides an opportunity for cooperation between the public and private sectors, which encourages the establishment of strategic companies that contribute to the development of a strong technological infrastructure.”
He pointed out that “the organization and activation of such conferences is an urgent necessity, as the Iraqi government, led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, looks forward to the importance of this event being a suitable opportunity to discuss the exchange of experiences and ideas to achieve sustainable development and prosperity for our great people, which enhances Iraq’s place as a leading country in the field of digital innovation.”
He stressed that “digital transformation has become an inevitable necessity in recent years in the government and private sector fields, even in our daily lives.”
He added that “this conference comes at an important time, as the Iraqi government seeks to achieve a clear vision on how to use technology to improve the quality of services and promote transparency and community participation.”
He pointed out that “the current Iraqi government, since the beginning of its tasks at the end of 2022, has worked to develop the information and communication technology sector, in coordination with the relevant local and international sectors.”
He pointed out that “the Iraqi government has taken a number of important steps in the field of information and communication technology development, including:
1- Establishing laws and legislation to provide a suitable environment for investment in information and communication technology, aimed at encouraging innovation and protecting the rights of investors.
Improving infrastructure, including supporting efforts to increase Internet speed and expand networks in all regions of Iraq.
3- Achieving investment, as the Iraqi government encourages local and foreign investment in the information technology sector by providing bank incentives, including financial support for emerging projects in this field.
Partnerships with the private sector to accelerate technological development.
5- Implementing a national digitization plan to improve digital conversion in government institutions. This includes digital platforms to provide government services to citizens such as document registration, payment of taxes and complaints, in order to facilitate procedures and reduce time and effort, which facilitates the services provided to citizens and increases the efficiency of government performance.
6- Training and rehabilitation programs for youth and professionals in the fields of information technology, in addition to holding workshops and lectures to enhance digital skills.
7- Supporting startups, through the availability of financial support to encourage entrepreneurs to innovate and expand.
8- Cooperation with international companies to bring new expertise and technology to Iraq.
“These steps mentioned above are important indicators of the trend towards sustainable economic and social development,” Mahoud explained.
He stressed “the government’s readiness to exert all efforts to provide support to all local and international authorities, institutions and companies in order to develop the information and communication technology sector.”
He concluded by saying: “We urge all institutions and the private sector based on the conference to use all challenges as an opportunity to succeed in future plans.”
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