EXCERPTS FROM MARKZ
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
EXCERPTS FROM MARKZ, 12 NOV
Parliamentary Finance: 2025 Budget Aims to Achieve More Economic Stability, 12 NOV
Parliamentary Finance: 2025 Budget Aims to Achieve More Economic Stability
The Finance Committee revealed that the government has begun preparing the budget schedules for next year 2025, while indicating that the desired goals are to achieve development and increase non-oil revenues, in addition to achieving more economic stability for the country.
The head of the committee, Atwan Al-Atwani, said in an interview with “Al-Sabah” followed by “Al-Eqtisad News”, that “the government has begun preparing the infrastructure for the 2025 budget and has determined the requirements for reviewing this budget, as we look forward to these tables arriving next year or perhaps some of the items that the government needs to complete the requirements for their implementation, indicating that the goals set and desired from this budget are to achieve development, increase non-oil revenues, and search for means for clear economic stability.”
Al-Atwani added, "The operating budget has begun to extend over the investment budget, and this burdens the budget and makes it limited in its set objectives. Therefore, from now on, we must search for additional resources and achieve non-oil revenues that can provide stability to the economy," indicating that this matter led to "our move towards rationalizing consumption because it is an important matter."
Regarding the digital transformation process, the Chairman of the Finance Committee believes that this matter is “an essential structure for achieving a significant and noticeable increase in non-oil revenues, and all of this will be included and solutions sought for it in the 2025 budget.”
The head of the Finance Committee also explained that "the budget deficit may be the same as in 2024 because the government has been paying off its foreign loans, and in return, investment projects have been achieved and entered service, and there are other projects being implemented that have had a noticeable impact on the budget and its current expenditures."
The head of the committee continued, saying: “The government has started financing projects in the governorates with a second batch that reached 400 billion dinars for all governorates, and the same is true for financing some ministries to achieve their goals,” noting that “the financing batch during the coming months will be large and in line with what the ministries and governorates need, given that there are projects that these ministries and governorates have started and the governorates and ministries will be required to pay their financial requirements, especially towards private sector companies.” link
MILITIAMAN CC HIGHLIGHTS NOTES, 12 NOV
MILITIAMAN CC HIGHLIGHTS NOTES
Summary
Iraq is advancing in digital transformation and financial inclusion by involving the private sector in electronic payments, which could benefit investors.
Highlights
- 🌐 Iraq is embracing digital transformation in finance.
- 💳 Private sector participation in electronic payments is welcomed.
- 📈 Capital in private banks increased by 7.3%, indicating growth.
- 🔄 New banking reforms aim to modernize Iraq’s financial system.
- 💼 Focus on non-oil sectors for economic diversification.
- 📊 ISX index shows significant gains, reflecting investor confidence.
- 🤝 Increased collaboration with international partners, like Japan, for development.
Key Insights
- 🌍 Digital Transformation: Iraq’s shift towards a digital economy aligns with global trends, promoting efficiency and transparency in financial transactions. This could lead to a more competitive economic landscape.
- 💡 Financial Inclusion: Expanding electronic payments to the private sector supports broader access to financial services, potentially uplifting underserved communities and enhancing overall economic health.
- 📈 Banking Sector Growth: The 7.3% increase in private bank capital signals successful efforts to integrate cash into the banking system, fostering a more stable financial environment.
- 🏦 Reforms in Banking: The push for new banking technologies and practices indicates a commitment to modernizing Iraq’s financial infrastructure, which is vital for attracting investment.
- 🌱 Diversifying the Economy: Emphasizing non-oil sectors aims to mitigate reliance on oil revenues, fostering sustainable growth and resilience against market fluctuations.
- 📊 Investor Confidence: The ISX index’s remarkable rise reflects a growing trust in Iraq’s economic stability and reform efforts, enticing both local and international investors.
- 🤝 International Collaboration: Engaging with countries like Japan for investment in reconstruction and digital transformation showcases Iraq’s strategic approach to development and modernization.
Unprecedented" .. Iraq prepares to launch a group of investments worth a quarter of a trillion dollars, 12 NOV
Unprecedented" .. Iraq prepares to launch a group of investments worth a quarter of a trillion dollars
Iraq is preparing to launch a wide range of projects with the aim of attracting investments worth up to a quarter of a trillion dollars over the next two years, in an unprecedented move in the country.
The package of investment opportunities includes projects in the fields of renewable energy, industrial and agricultural cities, and railway networks, in addition to the education, communications, tourism and entertainment sectors, according to the head of the National Investment Commission, Haider Makiya.
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Makkia revealed that the authority has completed all the necessary requirements for 103 investment opportunities, in addition to major future projects, and “it is possible that within the next two years there will be funds flowing in the amount of about 250 billion dollars” to Iraq.
This package comes amid the National Investment Commission’s activity to revive dozens of projects that have resumed work, in addition to reactivating others, and addressing the obstacles facing investors with various sectoral bodies. According to the head of the commission, “the number of stalled projects in all of Iraq has reached 249 projects.”
The National Investment Commission was established in 2006. Since then until the end of 2022, the volume of investments flowing into Iraq did not exceed $35 billion. However, after implementing administrative and technical reforms and setting controls to facilitate the investment process, the volume of investment licenses granted increased to $69 billion by last June, according to Makiya.
Commenting on the statement of the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, in late October, that “the volume of investment for the year 2024 reached $100 billion,” Makiya explained that “that number is correct if we add the $69 billion flowing from the same year with other strategic projects such as the Baghdad Metro project and the (Najaf-Karbala Metro) project, the number reaches $100 billion.” link
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