Survey
A rapid, monthly, phone survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on firms and business activities in Iraq.
A rapid, monthly, phone survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on firms and business activities in Iraq.
The report offers policy recommendations to inform reform that is urgently needed to spur human capital development in Iraq.
A report expects the economy to gradually recover on the back of rising oil prices, with GDP forecasted to grow by 1.9% in 2021.
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.
Regional Director for the Mashreq
Représentant spécial de la Banque mondiale en Irak
The Iraq Human Development Public Expenditure Review builds on existing data and exerts an exceptional effort to collect spending and sector information amidst a data scarce and fragmented environment.
The Spring 2021 issue of the Iraq Economic Monitor provides an in-depth review of the latest macroeconomic and policy developments in the aftermath of COVID-19 and the collapse in oil prices.
The substantial borrowing that MENA governments incurred to finance health and social protection measures increased government debt. Countries must continue spending on health and income transfers, which will add to already high debt burdens and lead to complicated policy decisions after the pandemic recedes.
The twin shocks took a heavy toll on Iraq’s economy, with GDP (at factor cost) posting a contraction of 10.4% in 2020.
New report highlights what Iraq can do to sustain future growth, and shows why it has not managed to achieve high growth alongside peace, stability, and better standard of living for the Iraqis.