"SUDANI TALKED ABOUT THIS IN DEPTH ON TV" BY FRANK26, 15 OCT

 KTFA

FRANK26: "SUDANI TALKED ABOUT THIS IN DEPTH ON TV".......F26

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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RV UPDATE BY BRUCE, 15 OCT

 Bruce 

  [via WiserNow]

  Now, remember, rates in the redemption centers will be the best rates higher than the banks, and this is something that was orchestrated to give us the highest possible rate...

It's true of the dong, and it's certainly true of the dinar as well..

EXCERPTS FROM MARKZ: ABOUT WHEN THE RATE OF THE IRAQI DINAR WILL CHANGE ...

"PARLIAMENT HAS NO CHOICE NOW... BECAUSE THEY WON'T STEAL ANYMORE." BY FRANK26, 15 OCT

 KTFA

FRANK26: "PARLIAMENT HAS NO CHOICE NOW... BECAUSE THEY WON'T STEAL ANYMORE.".......F26

Iraqi Parliament Discusses Budget Law with Finance Minister, Customs and Tax Officials

 

10/13/2024

 

The Parliamentary Finance Committee hosted, on Sunday, the Minister of Finance Taif Sami, the Chairman of the General Authority of Customs Hassan Al-Akeili, the Chairman of the General Authority of Taxes Waad Al-Alawi, and the Director of the Budget Department at the Ministry of Finance Wasan Saad.

Shafaq News Agency correspondent said that the hosting was to discuss the Iraqi state's general budget law, financing projects in the governorates, and enhancing non-oil financial revenues through customs and taxes.

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RV UPDATE BY PIMPY, 15 OCT

  Pimpy

  The difference between the exchange rate and the effective exchange rate is this:  An exchange rate is a price at which one currency can be exchange for another.  It reflects the current market value of a currency in relation to another currency.  

The Real Effective Exchange Rate on the other hand is a more comprehensive measure that evaluates a country's currency relative to a basket of other major currencies adjusted for inflation...

The REER provides insights into a country's international competitiveness by considering how much goods and services cost in different countries...They have a Real Effective Exchange Rate already.  It's being used...

JEFF: " THE RATE WILL CHANGE ON A SUNDAY MORNING" @DINARREVALUATION

"SUDANI ALREADY TOOK CARE OF THIS" BY FRANK26, 14 OCT

 KTFA

FRANK26: "SUDANI ALREADY TOOK CARE OF THIS"..........F26

To avoid major chaos... indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington in Baghdad

10/12/2024

 

Baghdad 

 

An informed source revealed, today, Saturday (October 12, 2024), an unannounced movement for indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

The source said in an interview with "Baghdad Today", "Washington is very concerned about the acceleration of events in the Middle East and the direct clash between Tehran and Tel Aviv and the latter's pursuit of a military response targeting Iranian sites in response to the missile attack that targeted its bases weeks ago."

He added, "Washington is pushing towards creating an undeclared movement in coordination with Baghdad to hold indirect negotiations with Tehran in order to arrange matters and agree on specific paths that defuse any conflicts that lead the region into great chaos."

The source pointed out that "all Gulf countries support Washington's option to conduct direct or indirect negotiations with Tehran to avoid the conflict getting out of control," stressing that "according to the indicators, Gulf capitals are pressing America to prevent Israel from targeting Iranian oil or gas facilities, nuclear stations, or any targets that would lead to a comprehensive war in the region that could have serious repercussions that threaten its oil fields and energy sources in general.”

He added, "Baghdad has actually begun to arrange the atmosphere and seek to crystallize priority understandings that may be the beginning of upcoming meetings, especially since all parties are open to the negotiations file, even if they are indirect."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israel's military leadership at least twice, in 2010 and 2011, to prepare for imminent strikes on Iran. However, in both cases, the security establishment questioned the legitimacy of the order, which was issued without the necessary authorization from the cabinet, which led to Israel not entering this war.

Today, Israel is once again on the verge of striking Iran, but this time Netanyahu will have no problem getting his government's approval, and the leaders of the occupation army are not as opposed to such a move as they were before. 

According to a report by the British Economist Council, Israeli leaders believe that the ballistic missiles launched by Iran on October 1 left them no choice but to respond, and in fact, the form these retaliatory attacks may take could have far-reaching consequences for the Middle East and beyond.

According to the report, Israel is considering four types of targets. Netanyahu has long favored bombing sites where Iran enriches uranium and conducts research for its nuclear program. But these sites are spread across the country, in heavily fortified underground sites, which would require causing massive damage and launching large numbers of bunker-busting missiles from dozens of aircraft at a distance of at least 1,200 kilometers from Israel. However, it may be difficult for him to delay the Iranian nuclear program for more than a few months.

The most vulnerable strategic target is Iran's major ports, especially its oil terminals, which provide most of Iran's foreign exchange income. Israeli strategists believe that destroying these ports would deal a severe blow to Iran's already struggling economy. They hope this will spark further unrest inside Iran. Some dream that this could lead to the regime's downfall.

The third option for the occupation army is to target the country's leaders directly, just as Israel has attacked the leaders of the resistance factions (Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza). This option is very difficult, because senior figures in Iran will likely take refuge in secret, protected locations if an Israeli strike appears imminent. In fact, the impact of such attacks is far from certain. The question of who will replace Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is already the subject of much debate there.

But the most obvious military response, according to the British magazine, would be to launch a counterattack on Iranian missile bases, and this option is perhaps the least likely to provoke Iran again. But Netanyahu believes that Israel has a historic opportunity to reshape the region. And this time, some of his generals .agree with him, if not all of them.

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THESE CURRENCY CODES : IQD, VND, USD ETC WILL BE INTERFACES INTO THE NEW QFS BY GOLDILOCKS, 14 OCT

 GOLDILOCKS

Dee, Freedom Fighter, and I spoke by way of a phone conference to our CBI Contact in Iraq. 

He talked about how his people are moving towards digital banking starting next month utilizing debit cards, credit cards, and point of sale.

Through the use of a smartphone technology, the Iraqi people will be utilizing an electronic wallet that enables them to do International exchanging of currency across borders through Western Union, MoneyGram, and Visa. 

Oliver Wyman International managing company has been helping Iraq's people understand the process of digital transactions. The move to retail inclusion has helped their ability to move toward an independent use of their money allowing them to move away from the electronic platform (overseen by the US)  in Iraq as well as ending their currency auction window by the end of this year.

This allows Iraq to become a correspondent bank or Direct to Direct Banking International trading system going forward.

Iraq started Phase 2 of integrating their ports and borders with the ASYCUDA system last month, and they are still implementing ASYCUDA throughout Iraq. Almost all ports will be connected. 

This will enable Iraq to interface their currency rates with ASYCUDA from their concluding recommendations of the WTO.

"The Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) is a computerized customs management system that covers most foreign trade procedures. It handles manifests and customs declarations, along with accounting, transit and suspense procedures. It also generates trade data that can be used for statistical economic analysis. The ASYCUDA software is developed by UNCTAD.

ASYCUDA uses international codes and standards developed by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization), WCO (World Customs Organization) and United Nations. It can be configured to suit the national characteristics of individual customs regimes, national tariffs and legislation. ASYCUDA provides Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between traders and customs using prevailing standards, such as XML."

👆 In this last paragraph, these are the ISO (INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION) currency codes ie. IQD, VND, USD etc. we spoke of a month or two ago that will be interfaced into the new QFS.

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