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New $930 Million Project to Extend and Modernize Railways, Promote Regional Connectivity, and Boost Growth
New project will help improve Iraq’s railway performance, boost domestic trade, create jobs, and diversify the economy.
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THE LATEST FROM IRAQ
Discover the latest press releases, feature stories, blog posts, research, and publications below.
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PROJECTS & RESULTS
Discover projects shaping Iraq's future and the results that demonstrate our commitment to its development.
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Iraq Human Capital Review
A Roadmap to Human Capital Recovery in Iraq
A Roadmap to Human Capital Recovery in Iraq
Iraq must seize the economic opportunity offered by the country’s young and dynamic population.
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Conflict Pollution Hotspots in Iraq: Land Remediation for Livelihoods Restoration
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Understanding Urban Informality in Iraq: Findings from the Informal Sector Enterprise Survey
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Understanding the Effects of Climate Change in Iraq
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Jean-Christophe Carret
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Division Director, Middle East Department, Middle East & North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan Region (MENAAP)
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Emanuel Salinas Munoz
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World Bank Country Manager for Iraq, Middle East & North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (MENAAP)
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Zeina El Khalil
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