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The World Bank In Iraq

Since April of 2015, the World Bank has re-focused its strategy to help the GOI manage the twin fiscal and security shocks, while improving service delivery and increasing inclusion of vulnerable groups, particularly in the liberated areas.

PRESS RELEASE

Meeting Growing Demand

During the most recent financial year, the World Bank responded with US$5.47 billion in new commitments to help the MENA region.

April 2019

Iraq's Economic Update

Iraq’s economy is gradually picking up following the deep economic strains of the last four years.

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FEATURE STORY

Helping Women in Kurdistan Iraq

The female labor force participation rate in Kurdistan is one of the lowest in the world at 14%.

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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