Iraqi President: “Iraq’s Economy Set to Grow”, 16 SEPT

 The Iraqi President has said that, “Iraq remains at the limit of another period of safety, dependability, and financial turn of events.”

Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid stated in an address to a delegation from the League of Arab States that Iraq provides an environment and conditions that are conducive to investing in major strategic development projects.

Full articulation from the Workplace of the Iraqi President:

Rashid, President: Iraq’s Economy Set to Develop

Leader of the Republic of Iraq Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid got a designation headed by the Secretary-General of the Committee of Middle Easterner Monetary Solidarity of the Class of Bedouin States at Baghdad Castle on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

They discussed the need to address economic challenges through coordination with the relevant Iraqi governmental institutions and come up with a plan of action following an overview of the efforts being made to develop Arab economic growth.

President Rashid highlighted Iraq’s longing to keep encouraging financial and speculation collaboration with kindly states as a significant piece of the country’s improvement plan.

“Any reasonable person would agree that Iraq offers an empowering climate and conditions for putting resources into major vital improvement projects,” he said. ” Iraq remains at the limit of another period of safety, strength, and financial turn of events, and we anticipate a nearer relationship in view of genuinely monetary organizations and productive participation.”

The visiting delegation thanked President Rashid for his vision for how the economy could be improved in the coming years. They communicated the expectation that Iraq will uphold the Chamber of Bedouin Monetary Solidarity to accomplish more significant standards that serve the more extensive interests of the area.

MILITIAMAN CC NOTES HIGHLIGHTS, 16 SEPT

Summary

Iraq is advancing electronic payment systems to enhance transparency, reduce corruption, and integrate the private sector, aiming for international financial participation.

Highlights

• 🇮🇶 Iraq is developing electronic payment systems to improve government and private sector performance.
• 💻 The international smart card company supports the Prime Minister’s directives for financial inclusion.
• 🚀 There’s a significant increase in electronic payment points, from 7,000 to 30,000.
• 🌐 Iraq’s transformation towards a digital economy indicates a shift to international currency standards.
• 💡 Workshops on financial inclusion emphasize combating money laundering and increasing awareness.
• 📈 The government aims to reduce reliance on cash, indicating a digital transformation.
• 🤝 Agreements between Baghdad and Kurdistan reflect efforts for economic stability and cooperation.

Key Insights

• 📊 The push for electronic payments in Iraq suggests a strategic move towards transparency and efficiency in financial operations. This could significantly curb corruption and streamline processes.
• 🌍 Iraq’s integration of blockchain technology could revolutionize its financial sector, enhancing transaction speed and reliability while attracting foreign investment.
• 🔄 The development of a ‘Digital Transformation Revolution’ signals Iraq’s readiness to align with global financial standards, potentially leading to a more stable economy.
• 📅 The agreement between federal and regional governments highlights a pivotal moment for Iraq, as it could enhance economic cooperation and resource management.
• 🏦 Increasing electronic payment capabilities indicates a shift towards modern banking practices, essential for participating in the global economy.
• ⚖️ Iraq’s commitment to international compliance through article 8 with the IMF suggests a long-term vision for economic reform and stability.
• 💼 The focus on the private sector as a driving force for growth reflects an understanding that diversifying the economy beyond oil is crucial for sustainable development.

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Government Advisor: E-Governance Application Contributed To Protecting Public Money And Reducing Corruption, 16 SEPT

 Government Advisor: E-Governance Application Contributed To Protecting Public Money And Reducing Corruption

Local |  09/14/2024   Mawazine News – Baghdad  The Prime Minister's Advisor for Financial Affairs, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, confirmed today, Saturday, that the application of e-governance has contributed to protecting public money and reducing corruption, while pointing out that Iraq is witnessing a major boom in electronic payment systems and economic transformation.

The Prime Minister's representative, his financial advisor, Mazhar Mohammed Salih, said at the Electronic Payments Towards Financial Stability in Iraq Conference: "On behalf of the Prime Minister, I convey to you all his high appreciation for the International Payments and Banking Technologies Conference, due to the conference representing the major shift that Iraq is currently witnessing in the field of developing digital payments in the current information age and its contributions to enhancing financial stability in our country."

He added that "digital developments are one of the important infrastructures in protecting the national economy from external fluctuations and ensuring savings in the financial system, including banks, financial institutions, and the financial and banking markets in general in Iraq."

He continued: "It is no secret to everyone that the Iraqi government program emphasized the importance of e-governance and considered it an integral part of the economic reform policy and in a manner of financial and administrative transparency," indicating that "the major boom in electronic payment systems that Iraq is witnessing and the economic transformation is based on cash and its risks."

He pointed out: "The vision policies launched by the government in implementing e-governance, returned for the sake of speeding up public collection, protecting public money and reducing corruption, because it is one of the most important systems for the transition from cash to digital payments in an accelerated manner."

He explained that "today, with the participation of international organizations, local interests, electronic payment companies, and the participation of the Association of Private Banks and His Excellency the President of the Arab Monetary Fund, we affirm without a doubt that development is important for integration into the global economy, which is essential for digital diversity and an important part, which encourages the flow of foreign investment to our country, development, innovation, e-commerce and digital development in Iraq."

He explained that "the great leap in the digital payments system in Iraq may be enhanced today by the physical and legal infrastructure provided by the Iraqi government, through the decisions taken by the Council of Ministers to facilitate the work of digital companies and improve the digital climate in Iraq." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=254858

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 All kinds of changes happening over in Iraq.  People have been bombarding me with questions.  Let's go over this because this is something I mentioned earlier and then again I'm the bad guy.  

It's something you should be aware of that it might happen...Take a look at the price of Brent Crude - $74 a barrel.  What is the budget set by Iraq for the

cost?  $70.  They're okay but it has dipped slightly below there.  It's back up above $71 which is good but man, that particular cost per barrel IMO I thought was too high and I expressed my opinion back when they first did it .

  What does that mean for Iraq? 

 If they don't have enough money to cover the budget... they're going to have no choice but to, yep, I'm going to say it, just like I warned you, devalue the Iraqi dinar.

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Al-Sudani: Iraq today is on the right path

 

9/14/2024

 

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, during a dialogue seminar by the Anki Foundation for Studies and Research on the path to development, in the presence of Mr. Al-Hakim:

Iraq depends on oil as the only source to cover its expenses, which have begun to increase.

The development path needs more study and clarification.

We must think properly to activate sectors that support oil.

- There must be projects that suit Iraq to be a focus of development.

We have started establishing and implementing the development road project, which will transform Iraq into an open country.

We have unnatural materials that have not been exploited in industries and the strategic location of Iraq. 

We are in the planning, design and other studies phase and we have approached the World Bank to begin implementing the development road from Basra to Mosul.

Capital finds opportunity in Iraq amid security and political stability

- Many capitals want to invest in Iraq

Iraq today is on the right track

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