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The World Bank In Iraq

The World Bank program in Iraq supports the government efforts to reinstate citizens’ trust through inclusive economic growth, the provision of basic services and the creation of jobs. The program promotes private sector engagement, social protection, reconstruction and recovery.

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Conference on Women’s Empowerment

Empowering women is instrumental to achieve more inclusive institutions, sound policies, and effective development outcomes.

Human Capital Index

unleashing Iraq's economic potential

A child born in Iraq today will be 40% as productive when she grows up if she enjoyed complete education and full health.

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Towards Women’s Economic Empowerment

A US$1.95 million grant to support Iraq’s efforts to empower women economically and politically.

Iraq At-A-Glance

The Iraqi economy is facing severe challenges. The decline in oil prices in 2015 and 2016 and the ISIS insurgency have contributed to a sharp deterioration of economic activity and has rapidly increased the fiscal and current account deficits. Macroeconomic risks remain elevated due to Iraq’s exposure to a volatile oil market. But the medium-term outlook seems more favorable. The double shock h...

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Promoting the Inclusion of Conflict-Affected Iraqi Youth

The project will promote the social and economic inclusion of about 3,000 conflict-affected Iraqi youth by facilitating their engagement in youth-led community development activities, peace building initiatives and micro-entrepreneurship projects.

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