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Digital Transformation in Iraq: A Strategic Plan and New Procedures

10/13/2024

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani chaired, on Sunday, the periodic meeting of the Supreme Committee for Digital Transformation in Iraq.

During the meeting, according to a statement issued by his office and received by Shafak News Agency, the implementation of previous decisions and directives was reviewed, and practical procedures related to digital transformation in public sector institutions and infrastructure development were followed up, in a way that helps accelerate this important digital transition that will contribute to improving the quality of service provided to citizens.

The Prime Minister stressed the government's interest in the comprehensive digital transformation process, which has become a necessity in Iraq. The five-year development plan has adopted this process, pointing out the possibility of benefiting from the youth reality of Iraqi society to move towards the rapid implementation of this transformation. His Excellency also stressed the importance of thoughtful planning in this field, due to its importance in achieving development.

The Supreme Committee for Digital Transformation considered a number of the presented files, and approved the technical report on the strategic directions to provide the requirements for digital transformation, which includes the methodology and general principles for launching this process, and benefiting from the successful experiences of countries similar to the situation of Iraq, as well as the vision required to be adopted to achieve this transformation, provided that the services provided to the citizen are the first idea for launching the digital transformation process in terms of service and cybersecurity. 

The committee also approved the steps for digital transformation in the Retirement and Social Security Department at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, and also discussed the steps necessary to implement digital transformation in the Companies Registration Department at the Ministry of Commerce.  

The Committee agreed to continue cooperation with the United Nations Development Program, with the aim of improving indicators related to the communications and information technology sector, and approved the Communications and Media Commission and the Central Bank of Iraq to negotiate with international digital companies.

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