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"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.
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..
"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.
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...