Tuesday, October 22, 2024
"Serious Repercussions" .. Iraq's Internal Debts Rise At A Rate Of One Trillion Dinars Per Month, 22 OCT
"Serious Repercussions" .. Iraq's Internal Debts Rise At A Rate Of One Trillion Dinars Per Month
Published on: October 21, 2024: Exclusive/Al-Mada Iraq has recently witnessed a significant increase in its internal debts, recording an increase of one trillion dinars per month, which raises widespread concern among citizens and economic analysts.
This increase comes at a time when the country is suffering from multiple economic challenges, including weak economic growth and increasing unemployment rates.
As the financial crisis worsens, economists expect the growing public debt to have negative effects on citizens’ standard of living, including a decline in public services and higher prices.
Under these circumstances, there is an urgent need to develop effective strategies to manage debt and ensure financial stability in the country.
The economic expert, Nabil Al-Marsoumi, announced in a post on his personal accounts, followed by (Al-Mada), that "according to the data published on the website of the Central Bank of Iraq, the total domestic public debt in Iraq increased from 70 trillion dinars in January 2024 to 80 trillion dinars in October 2024. The rate of increase in the debt reached 1 trillion dinars per month, representing a growth rate of up to 14%."
He added, "This growth in the domestic debt reflects the existence of an actual deficit in the 2024 budget, as part of this deficit was covered through domestic borrowing, deducting remittances, and issuing bonds," noting that "the government's three-year budget law in 2024 has provided the possibility of obtaining 5 trillion dinars through remittances deducted from the legal reserve of government banks, in addition to borrowing 3 trillion dinars from these banks."
The government's measures also included issuing national bonds worth 5 trillion dinars and deducting treasury transfers at the Central Bank of Iraq worth 20 trillion dinars.
The economic expert continues, "This increase in domestic debt in light of the economic challenges facing Iraq requires effective strategies to manage public debt and achieve sustainable financial stability."
For his part, economic affairs expert Taha Al-Janabi said in an interview with Al-Mada that “the increase in Iraq’s internal debts by a rate of one trillion dinars per month could have major negative effects on citizens and the economy in general.”
He added, "With the rise in public debt, the government may have to impose new taxes or increase existing taxes to compensate for the deficit, which will reduce the disposable income of citizens."
He explained that "focusing on debt repayment could lead to reduced spending on basic services such as health, education and infrastructure, which negatively affects the quality of life."
Al-Janabi explained that, "to finance the debt, the government may have to print more money, which may lead to higher inflation rates and higher prices, and thus a loss of purchasing power for citizens."
He stressed that "if public debt continues to rise without a clear plan to manage it, this could lead to a loss of confidence in the government and economic systems, which could lead to social unrest."
He explained that "the increasing debt may lead to future generations being burdened with paying off these debts, which will affect their economic future."
The economic expert continued, "Addressing these issues requires effective economic strategies from the government, including improving the management of public funds, increasing spending efficiency, and developing various economic sectors."
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Iraqi PM chairs National Intelligence Council meeting to strengthen security and intelligence coordination, 22 OCT
Shafaq News/ On Monday, Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Mohammad Shia al-Sudani chaired a meeting of the National Intelligence Council, where key security and intelligence issues were discussed.
According to a statement from al-Sudani’s media office, during the meeting, “the performance and preparedness of the intelligence security agencies in executing their plans and duties in operational sectors were reviewed, along with the necessary preemptive measures to address potential threats to the country's security and territorial integrity.”
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces emphasized the “full readiness” of all security and intelligence branches, giving orders to maintain “high-level professional coordination among the intelligence units of the various security agencies.” He also stressed the importance of providing all necessary resources to ensure the success of security and intelligence plans in tracking down terrorist remnants and organized crime gangs, according to the statement.
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