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Economics and development

Tax Policies and Regulations Enhancing Entrepreneurship in Iraq

Dr. Ibrahim Adeeb Al-Jalabi: Assistant Professor in Economic Development / College of Administration and Economics / University of Mosul. The rates at which individuals enter the field of entrepreneurship are negatively affected by administrative burdens and bureaucratic complexities, in addition to tax-related regulations and the complexities of the corporate income...

The Sixth Goal of Sustainable Development in Iraq: Reality and Remedies

Khudair Abbas Al-Dhulaimi / Researcher Introduction In the declaration of sustainable development in 2015, when the member states of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Sustainable Development Plan for 2030 with its 17 goals, 169 targets, and 2231 indicators, it was stated: “We aspire to a world where human rights, human...

Financial Technology in Iraq: Current Status and Future Prospects

Wafa Fawzi Introduction The post-war era in Iraq, characterized by the aftermath of conflicts and political instability, has presented a complex and challenging landscape for the country’s banking sector. Emerging from the shadows of wars and subsequent social and political upheavals, Iraqi financial institutions have faced numerous challenges. These challenges include...

Stumbling in Economic Reform Opportunities: An Analysis of the Impact of US Treasury Decisions on Iraq’s Recovery Efforts

Summary: - The measures taken by the US Treasury will hinder international efforts towards economic transformation in Iraq towards adopting a market economy system, making the Iraqi market less responsive to economic reform methods. - The Iraqi government will have to engage in negotiation efforts on behalf of the national private...

Iraq’s governorate council elections and capacity to develop local economies:Challenges and hoped-for role

Wajdan Falih Hassn - Professors at Maysan University Summary: - The results of the elections produced a complex political reality in which it would be difficult to achieve economic projects and programmers. Most of the parties that won the elections formulated ambitious electoral programs from an economic point of view and...

The Iraqi Dinar: Between Economic Oscillations and Political Deliberations

Hussein Sharif Naeem- Researcher Abstract: This research sheds light on the impact of political and economic events on the value of the Iraqi Dinar (IQD), leading to disruptive repercussions on the country’s financial and economic indicators. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent closure of public facilities resulted in...

Analyzing Russia’s Involvement in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region’s Energy Sector

Bahrooz Jaafar holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from Cyprus International University in Nicosia, and he is also the founder and head of the Mediterranean Institute for Regional Studies. Key takeaways: Russia and Iraq have rich oil and gas resources and a common interest in fostering a favorable energy investment and...

Oil and gas sector in Iraq: reality and solutions

Ali Abd al-Rahim al-Abudi - Al-Nahrain University / College of Political Science - Department of Economic Relations Summary: Although Iraq is considered a major source of crude energy, it imports oil derivatives from abroad with a financial value estimated at more than 7% of the total public government expenditures. The amount of...

Russian Shadow Tankers and Iraqi Oil Exports: Balancing Sanctions and Gaining a Share of the Asian Continent

Ali Abdul-Kadhim Daadoush- Researcher on the Iraqi and International Economy Abstract: There are three systems of fleets for transporting crude oil and other petroleum products, including the White or legal fleet, which enjoys global acceptance and transparency in dealings between exporting and importing countries. The Gray and Dark fleets, constituting the...

The creative economy and its importance in achieving sustainable development

Nozad Abdul Rahman Al-Hiti - Professor of Political Economy - Diplomatic Institute -  Qatar Summary: At the beginning of the twenty-first century, the world witnessed steady developments that talk about a new economy «creative economy», which is different from the traditional sectors that dominated the world in the last century. The creative...