Report
The report offers policy recommendations to inform reform that is urgently needed to spur human capital development 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 survey aims to monitor the socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic, associated lockdowns, and economic shock.
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
Special representative of World Bank in Iraq
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 ...
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.