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Economics and development

Mechanisms for Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) (With Reference to Selected Models)

Dr. Mohammed Armin Karbeit / Ph.D. in Political Science - Ministry of Trade / Foreign Economic Relations Department Dr. Ali Abdul Razzaq Saleh / Ph.D. in Law - Ministry of Trade / Foreign Economic Relations Department   Any global economy consists of various elements such as capital, management, production, distribution, consumption, saving,...

Can Iraq Replace U.S. Dollar Reserves with Gold and Precious Metals for Monetary Stability?

Dr. Abbas Kadhim Jasem Al-Daami, University of Karbala – College of Administration and Economics Alia Thaer Mardan, University of Karbala – College of Administration and Economics There is no doubt that the U.S. dollar represents the world's primary currency due to the strength of the U.S. economy, and it is considered...

Investing in Financial Education for Iraqi Youth: Towards Building a Sustainable Financial Future

Haider Jalil Khalaf / Researcher   Financial literacy is crucial for enhancing individual empowerment, economic stability, and social progress. It plays a decisive role in shaping economic welfare, social mobility, and overall prosperity. Financial literacy enables Iraqi youth to better prepare for seizing economic opportunities and facing financial challenges, actively contributing...

Iraq’s 2024 Budget Between Free-Riding Policies and Economic Modeling: Will the 2024 Budget Ensure Iraq’s Development Needs?

Dr. Amro Husham Mohammad / Al-Mustansiriya University, College of Administration and Economics Usually, complex and multi-dimensional discussions arise, including economic, social, and political dimensions, when linking financial policy with development efforts to uplift nations and societies. Thus, do security, military, and political considerations outweigh their economic counterparts, or vice versa?...

What Iraq Can Achieve from Recycling Solid Household Waste

Prof. Dr. Rola Abdel Khader Abbas Al-Safi, University of Technology - Department of Applied Sciences / Branch of Medical and Industrial Materials Prof. Dr. Abdel Hamid Rahim Mahdi Al-Sarraf, University of Baghdad / Ibn Al-Haytham College of Education / Department of Physics The prevalence of informal and unregulated housing systems, coupled...

Climate Change and Its Impact on Poverty in Iraq

Wala’a Ali Farhan: Researcher specializing in public policies and sustainable development The Millennium Sustainable Development Goals introduce seventeen developmental objectives, with the first aimed at the eradication of poverty and the thirteenth focusing on addressing climate change. A notable characteristic of these United Nations goals is their interdependent impact, where...

An Economic Approach to the Stability of Drought-Affected Communities in Southern Iraq: Outcomes and Possible Solutions

Salim Abd al-Hasan Rasn - University of Al-Qadisiyah / College of Administration and Economics. Nearly 40% of the land in Iraq, especially in the southern regions, is already suffering from desertification, with tens of thousands of acres turning into desert annually in the south of Iraq, near the marshes, and...

The American Sanctions on Banks and Financial Companies and Their Effects on The Monetary Stability of Iraq

Prof. Dr. Wejdan Falih Hasan / College of Political Science – University of Maysan. Years of wars and economic sanctions were precursors to making the Iraqi monetary system captive to the wills of international parties, rather than to local necessities, forcing the Iraqi decision-maker to succumb to international dictates to...

Diversifying the Iraqi General Budget Revenues as Part of the Transition Towards Sustainable Development

Dr. Khalaf Mohammed Hamad / College of Administration and Economics – Tikrit University Dr. Ibrahim Abdullah Jasim / College of Administration and Economics – Tikrit University The Iraqi government, among the practical steps that contribute to public revenues, should take urgent actions in the manufacturing sector in Iraq, followed by the...

The Evolution and Impact of Virtual / Neo Banks: Pioneering the Future of Banking

By Murad A. Hadi Virtual banks, an innovative breed of financial institutions operating without physical branches, have revolutionized the banking landscape worldwide. This article delves into the inception, modus operandi, regulatory frameworks, and challenges surrounding these digital entities. The emergence of virtual banks marks a paradigm shift in the traditional banking...