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Mehdi Alalak: World Bank loans will be soft

02/5/2018 12:00 am  BAGHDAD / Al-Sabah   Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Mahdi Al-Alak said that the loans supported by the World Bank will be soft, while the representative of the bank that it will contribute to improving the social reality of the country.   On Sunday, the Iraqi government and the World Bank Group in Iraq signed two memorandums of understanding to launch the Social Fund for Development and Emergency projects to support social stability and resilience.  "The loans backed by the World Bank will be soft," he said, adding that they "contain long-term repayment periods." For its part, the Special Representative of the World Bank in Iraq Yara Salem, in a press statement, that «World Bank loans for investment projects will contribute to improving the social reality of the country and enhance confidence between the citizen and the government». The Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani said in a press statement that «investment projects within the World Bank loans will help to provide employment opportunities, stressing that it is reinforced by the poverty reduction strategy launched by the government in early 2018».

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Know the objectives of the emergency project to support the stability of liberated areas and the numbers of beneficiaries

 

Reports Economy News Baghdad : The Government is continuing its moves to rehabilitate and rehabilitate areas liberated from Daqash, as well as to provide cash and temporary jobs to support the most vulnerable groups of the returning population . These efforts are part of the recently adopted Strategic Roadmap for Social Protection and the Second Strategy for Poverty Reduction in Iraq . The government has completed a needs assessment and damage to liberated cities. This assessment is a key input into the government's plans for recovery and stability . The government, according to a document received by "Economy News", the first two projects is the Social Fund for Development, and the second is the emergency project to support social stability and steadfast technical and financial support from the World Bank . The aim of the two projects is to "increase livelihood opportunities in liberated areas, increase access to psychosocial support services in these areas, as well as strengthen systems to expand the provision of social safety nets ." "The two projects represent an important start to strengthening basic services and creating a sustainable platform for conditional human capital in Iraq through monetary programs for citizens and the start of economic activity to create more," said Mahdi al-Alak, secretary-general of the Council of Ministers. Jobs for the unemployed ". He added that "the government, with the support of the World Bank and the European Union and partners from international organizations, has developed an integrated plan to create a balance between the most important economic and administrative reforms to ensure the requirements of safety and well-being of Iraqi citizens ." The statement quoted the Minister of Planning, Salman Jumaili, as saying that "the fund is in line with the poverty reduction strategy projects and will adopt a curriculum for the next five years. Three governorates were selected for the first year (Salahuddin, Muthana and Duhok) followed by Nineveh, , Babylon, to the provinces of the country all) for the next four years . Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Mohamed Shiaa Al-Sudani said, "Providing support for stabilization efforts at the individual and social levels, particularly the recovery and social reintegration of returnees, as well as support for vulnerable and disadvantaged groups through the implementation of policies and programs to provide employment opportunities for citizens and develop resources. Human rights ". For her part, World Bank Representative Yara Salem stressed the World Bank's commitment to support the two projects aimed at providing emergency support in the near, medium and far-reaching areas, and re-launching economic projects to reduce poverty in various sectors and involve the local community according to needs . According to the previous document, the number of beneficiaries of the cash-for-work program, in urban and rural communities, is 150,000 beneficiaries and over 10 million working days . And that livelihood opportunities, including micro-credit for transport-oriented activities, would have a population of around 12,000, as well as an increase in economic diversification . With regard to psychosocial support for residents of liberated areas, the number of beneficiaries will be about 150,000 direct beneficiaries and 15,000 indirect beneficiaries . The document also reveals the number of beneficiaries of cash transfer programs, which will reach 1.2 million beneficiary families .

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The IMF expects non-oil GDP to grow in Iraq's economy

 

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money and business Economy News Baghdad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts non-oil GDP growth in Iraq in 2018 and 2019 due to the reconstruction of Iraq. The International Monetary Fund said in a report, "Regional Economic Outlook" seen by the "economy News", "The non-oil GDP in Iraq will grow during the years 2018 and 2019 because of the reconstruction of Iraq," noting that "was lowered forecasts of oil GDP in 2018 In most of the GCC countries and Iraq compared to last October, due to the decrease in oil production in line with the extension of the work of the OPEC agreement. " "For 2019, postponement of the date of termination of the agreement means that the growth of oil GDP will increase at a faster rate than expected in October, especially in the GCC," he said, adding that "in Iraq, the improvement in non-oil activity to overcome the vulnerability Which hit the growth of oil GDP under the OPEC agreement. " "Iraq is expected to introduce selective sales taxes and taxes on some goods and services in 2018, but countries in the region can make more efforts to mobilize non-oil revenues," he said. Views 14   Date Added 05/06/2018

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World Bank: 38.5 million Iraqi population and poverty rate 22.5%

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publication of the World Bank, its expectations and estimates of the Iraqi economy during the year 2018, where overshadowed positive indicators on the scene despite warnings of the fragility of the situation because of the dangers of the Iraqi situation.
Iraq has a population of 38.5 and a gross domestic product of 197.7 billion dollars, poverty rate according to the poverty line set at $ 3.2 per day is 17.9%, while the rate of $ 5.5 per day income to 57.3 dollars, but the national poverty line was set at 22.5%. While the average age in Iraq is 69.6. 
The report predicts an acceleration in the growth of the Iraqi economy by improving the security situation as it recorded 4.4% in the non-oil sector in 2017, despite the slow reconstruction activities due to the repercussions of the war and low oil prices, amid hopes to reform the structure of the economy and address the problem of displacement where 10% Of Iraqis suffer from displacement. 
He estimated Iraq's reconstruction needs at $ 88 billion. However, the positive indicators showed the situation slightly, according to the report. Inflation recorded a low rate of 0.1% in 2017 and total budget deficit decreased to 2.2% last year.
The improvement in financial output helped stabilize public debt in 2017 following an increase in borrowing and debt guarantees. The debt ratio, for example, stabilized in 2016, for example, at 64 percent. Foreign exchange reserves began to rise in 2017 to cope with external shocks. 
The labor market statistics indicate a further deterioration in the poverty situation, where the rate of participation of youth between 15-24 years has decreased significantly and the unemployment rate has doubled in the provinces affected by violence related to displacement and displacement, where 21% compared to the rest of the provinces 11%. 
The World Bank expects Iraq's growth prospects to improve due to a favorable security environment and gradual recovery of reconstruction investment amid forecasts of GDP growth despite an OPEC cut-off agreement that obligates Iraq to commit.
Threats to growth in Iraq include the possibility of heightened political tensions and the possibility of terrorist attacks that could compromise future prospects over the medium term. In the long term, there are risks looming like oil price volatility, failure to improve the security environment, The reform of public finances, the containment of current expenditures, the lack of priority for investment in reconstruction, and the public debt remains vulnerable to the shock of a decline in oil prices or a decline in the real exchange rate of the dinar.
 

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World Bank: Iraq's population is 38.5, GDP is US $ 197.7 billion, poverty line is 17.9%

 

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World Bank: Iraq's population is 38.5, GDP is US $ 197.7 billion, poverty line is 17.9%

 

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The World Bank published its forecasts and estimates for the Iraqi economy during 2018, where positive indicators overshadowed the scene despite warnings of the fragility of the situation due to the dangers of the Iraqi situation. 
Iraq has a population of 38.5 and a gross domestic product of 197.7 billion dollars, poverty rate according to the poverty line set at $ 3.2 per day is 17.9%, while the rate of $ 5.5 per day income to 57.3 dollars, but the national poverty line was set at 22.5%. While the average age in Iraq is 69.6.

The report predicts an acceleration in the growth of the Iraqi economy by improving the security situation as it recorded 4.4% in the non-oil sector in 2017, despite the slow reconstruction activities due to the repercussions of the war and low oil prices, amid hopes to reform the structure of the economy and address the problem of displacement where 10% Of Iraqis suffer from displacement.

He estimated Iraq's reconstruction needs at $ 88 billion. However, the positive indicators showed the situation slightly, according to the report. Inflation recorded a low rate of 0.1% in 2017 and total budget deficit decreased to 2.2% last year. 
The improvement in financial output helped stabilize public debt in 2017 following an increase in borrowing and debt guarantees. The debt ratio, for example, stabilized in 2016, for example, at 64 percent. Foreign exchange reserves began to rise in 2017 to cope with external shocks. 
The labor market statistics indicate a further deterioration in the poverty situation, where the rate of participation of youth between 15-24 years has decreased significantly and the unemployment rate has doubled in the provinces affected by violence related to displacement and displacement, where 21% compared to the rest of the provinces 11%. 
The World Bank expects Iraq's growth prospects to improve due to a favorable security environment and gradual recovery of reconstruction investment amid forecasts of GDP growth despite an OPEC cut-off agreement that obligates Iraq to commit. 
Threats to growth in Iraq include the possibility of heightened political tensions and the possibility of terrorist attacks that could compromise future prospects over the medium term. In the long term, there are risks looming like oil price volatility, failure to improve the security environment, The reform of public finances, the containment of current expenditures, the lack of priority for investment in reconstruction, and the public debt remains vulnerable to the shock of a decline in oil prices or a decline in the real exchange rate of the dinar.

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World Bank: Iraq's reconstruction needs estimated at $ 88 billion

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The World Bank published its forecasts and estimates for the Iraqi economy during 2018, where positive indicators overshadowed the scene despite warnings of the fragility of the situation because of the dangers of the Iraqi situation.

Population and poverty rates

Iraq has a population of 38.5 and a gross domestic product of $ 197.7 billion. The poverty rate in line with the poverty line of $ 3.2 per day is 17.9%, while the rate rises by $ 5.5 per day to 57.3, but the national poverty line is 22.5%. While the average age in Iraq is 69.6.

High growth

The report predicts an acceleration in the growth of the Iraqi economy by improving the security situation, where 4.4% in the non-oil sector in 2017, despite the slow reconstruction activities because of the consequences of the war and low oil prices, amid hopes to reform the structure of the economy and address the problem of displacement where 10% Of Iraqis suffer from displacement.

Needs of Iraq

Iraq's needs for reconstruction estimated at 88 billion dollars, but the positive indicators of the situation slightly according to the report, where inflation recorded a low rate in 2017 by 0.1% and the total budget deficit fell to 2.2% last year.

Public debt

The improvement in financial output helped stabilize the public debt in 2017 following an increase in borrowing and debt guarantees. The debt ratio, for example, stabilized in 2016, for example, at 64 percent. Foreign exchange reserves began to rise in 2017 to cope with external shocks.

Unemployment and labor force

Labor market statistics indicate a further deterioration in the conditions of poverty, where the rate of participation of youth between 15 to 24 years of decline markedly and increased the rate of unemployment is about twice in the provinces affected by violence linked to drowsiness and displacement, where 21% compared to the rest of the provinces 11%.

future prospects

The World Bank expects Iraq's growth prospects to improve with a favorable security environment and a gradual recovery of reconstruction investment amid forecasts of GDP growth despite an OPEC cut-off agreement that obligates Iraq to commit.

Love and challenges

Threats to growth in Iraq include the possibility of heightened political tensions and the possibility of terrorist attacks that could undermine future prospects in the medium term. In the long run, there are looming risks such as the possibility of volatile oil prices, failure to improve the security environment, failure to implement the expected large measures to reform public finances, contain current expenditures, and not prioritize investment in reconstruction. The public debt remains vulnerable to the shock of a drop in oil prices or a fall in the real exchange rate of the dinar

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World Bank forecasts and estimates for the Iraqi economy during 2018

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World Bank published on Wednesday, expectations and estimates of the Iraqi economy during the year 2018, where the positive indicators overshadowed the scene , despite warnings from the fragility of the situation because of the impending Iraqi situation risks.

 

Population and Poverty Rates

The population of Iraq is 38.5 million and the gross domestic product (GDP) is 197.7 billion dollars. The poverty rate according to the poverty line of 3.2 dollars per day is 17.9%. 

The growth

rate of the Iraqi economy is expected to accelerate as the security situation improves, with 4.4% in the non-oil sector in 2017, despite the slow pace of reconstruction activities due to the consequences of the war and low oil prices amid hopes of reforming the structure of the economy and addressing the problem of displacement. 

Iraq

needs Iraq's reconstruction needs estimated at 88 billion dollars, but the positive indicators of the situation slightly according to the report, where inflation recorded a low rate in 2017 by 0.1% and the total budget deficit decreased to 2.2% last year. 

Public debt

The improvement in financial output helped stabilize the public debt in 2017 following an increase in borrowing and debt guarantees. The debt ratio stabilized compared with GDP in 2016, for example, at 64%. Foreign exchange reserves began to rise in 2017 to cope with external shocks. 

Prospects for the future

The World Bank expects Iraq's growth prospects to improve due to a stable security situation and gradual recovery of investment for reconstruction amid forecasts of GDP growth despite OPEC's cut-off agreement, which obligates Iraq to commit.

https://www.alghadpress.com/news/Iraq-News/157443/AlghadPress

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World Bank forecasts and estimates for the Iraqi economy during 2018

 

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Baghdad - Mawazine News 
The World Bank published its forecasts and estimates for the Iraqi economy during 2018, where positive indicators overshadowed the scene despite warnings of the fragility of the situation because of the dangers of the situation in Iraq. 
Population and Poverty Rates 
Iraq has a population of 38.5 and a GDP of $ 197.7 billion. The poverty rate in line with the poverty line of $ 3.2 per day is 17.9%. 
The growth 
rate of the Iraqi economy is expected to accelerate as the security situation improves, with 4.4% in the non-oil sector in 2017, despite the slow pace of reconstruction activities due to the consequences of the war and low oil prices amid hopes of reforming the structure of the economy and addressing the problem of displacement. 
Needs of Iraq
Iraq's needs for reconstruction estimated at 88 billion dollars, but the positive indicators of the situation slightly according to the report, where inflation recorded a low rate in 2017 by 0.1% and the total budget deficit fell to 2.2% last year. 
Public debt 
Improved financial output helped stabilize the public debt in 2017 after an increase in borrowing and debt guarantees. The debt ratio stabilized compared to GDP in 2016, for example, at 64%. Foreign exchange reserves began to rise in 2017 to cope with external shocks. 
Future prospects 
The World Bank expects Iraq's growth prospects to improve due to a favorable security environment and gradual recovery of investment for reconstruction amid forecasts of GDP growth despite an OPEC cut-off agreement that obligates Iraq to commit.

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Alaq: The development plan aims to reduce poverty rates

09/7/2018 12:00 am   Baghdad / Al  - Sabah  Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Mahdi Al-Alaq, that the National Development Plan for the years 2018-2023, aimed at improving the economic reality of the country, and reduce poverty rates.  A statement by the Secretary General of the Council of Ministers received «morning», a copy of it, «the relations met with the Ambassador of Australia in Iraq, Joan Lundes, and the delegation accompanying it», noting that «reviewed the national programs of the Iraqi government, most notably the National Development Plan for the years 2018-2023, The economic reality of the country, and reduce poverty rates ».  "Work on national reconciliation in the liberated areas and plans for new reconciliation conferences similar to the one held in Bartala, east of Mosul, have been discussed," the statement said. "The government is keen to follow up the results of the Kuwait conference, which was held in mid-February, so that these results can be fruitful on the ground with great success," he said. Lundes expressed her support for all government programs and plans, especially in the area of women's empowerment, and expressed her willingness to provide possible support and work together with the Women Empowerment Department to overcome the difficulties facing them.

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State law calls out the IMF's pressure and prepare contingency plans

 

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Alsumaria News / Baghdad called for a coalition of state law, on Monday, to develop contingency plans in order to restore citizen confidence in the political process and out of the pressures of the International Monetary Fund , noting that the latter handles the accounts on paper away from the reality of Iraq and the state of poverty experienced by the people.  The official spokesman for the coalition Abbas al-Moussawi said in an interview with Alsumaria News that "some politicians are still dealing with the events that hit the country as if they were amateurs in the political process, not mindful that Iraq can not risk its future," noting that "the citizen has been completely frustrated by the political process In Iraq and his message was clear by abstaining from the elections and today we see him out angry to the street to demand his rights. "     "The next stage should be the establishment of a government service aimed solely at serving the Iraqi people to restore confidence between them and the people," adding that "the need to get out of the pressure of the International Monetary Fund, which deals with his calculations on paper while the reality of Iraq and the situation of poverty experienced by the people Can not be tolerated. "  Moussaoui called for "the implementation of contingency plans through which the citizen's confidence in the political process."  The IMF imposes conditions for Iraq in return for granting a loan, including the lifting of government subsidies on fuel and ration card and reduce expenses, while overseeing the development of the general budget.  Several provinces in Iraq have been witnessing sit-ins and angry demonstrations for more than two weeks, accompanied by road closures, burning tires and raising demands for improved services and jobs.

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Soon .. Launch of the project to suppor t stability in the liberated areas

24/7/2018 12:00 AM  In cooperation with the World Bank  Baghdad / Batoul al-Hassani     , the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs completed the technical and legal procedures for launching the emergency project to support stability and stability in the liberated areas in cooperation with the World Bank.  The Director General of the Department of Projects and Construction in the ministry, Aziz Ibrahim in a statement to the "morning": that his ministry is currently in the completion of technical and legal touches to launch the emergency project to support stability and steadfastness in the liberated areas of the desecration of terrorists, "Daash", which will be in cooperation with The World Bank after Iraq received a loan of 200 million dollars, to be a project to strengthen the social umbrella that the ministry seeks to provide for the poor and destitute and victims of disasters. He added that this large project will provide jobs for more than 850,000 people. He will also provide loans for small projects for self-reliance and the creation of a source of livelihood for families, adding that he provides psychological support especially to children and women to erase the dark period of the terrorists He added that the efforts of the social protection, training and employment sectors will be effective in opening training courses, granting loans and restoring the salaries of social benefits to beneficiaries from those   areas. Ibrahim said that the ministry's staff was proactive in re-opening its departments and training centers in the liberated areas immediately after the declaration of liberation from the abomination of gangs, "calling" the criminal, through the start of work as soon as possible, noting that a meeting with the British (Hardland) This effort and the needs of the higher bodies that are associated with them in order to provide more support for liberated areas as well as needy community groups. He also pointed out that the ministry continues to provide support to the categories covered by the services provided by it, especially in the liberated areas. It has recently launched loans to support small projects in the governorate of Mosul for about 3,000 citizens. It is seeking to exert more efforts to secure the real needs of the local labor market and reduce the phenomenon. Unemployment in all governorates, especially in the liberated ones, noting that the next period will witness the movement of reconstruction and rehabilitation of those provinces with the near launch of funds allocated for the purpose of reconstruction.

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Zain Iraq signs a cooperation agreement with UNICEF

28/08/2018

 

 

 

Supporting awareness campaigns that will create an environment conducive to the lives and growth of children

( Zain), a member of Zain Group, the leading mobile and mobile telecommunications services provider in the Middle East and North Africa, has signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) as part of its participation in the " Addressing key issues affecting Iraqi society and helping the government make a positive difference in people's lives. Under this agreement, Zain will have contributions to awareness campaigns launched by various UNICEF departments to protect and educate children and their families and provide a livable environment for E new generation and advancement of children in Iraq.

"This cooperation agreement is a gateway to educational and educational programs aimed at improving the living conditions of the community according to its needs, especially for the children. UNICEF is committed to protecting children from negative societal phenomena, supporting them and their families to raise their cultural level as the most important element in the development of the future of any country, especially Iraq, where supporting childhood is one of the cornerstones of building societies and preparing them. "

"Our partnerships with international and international organizations will help raise the cultural and social level of the reality of childhood in Iraq and contribute to building a bright future for our children as we hope. Iraq is actively taking the role of the responsible citizen. We are aware of our national challenges and are particularly interested in promising children and young people. We would like to give back to the community we are part of as an expression of our gratitude. "

It should be noted that the awareness campaigns covered by the Convention include child donation campaigns, fundraising, breastfeeding, return to school, routine immunization campaigns, polio and measles immunization campaigns and the campaign against violence against children. The aim of these campaigns is to build a culturally conscious generation by disseminating awareness messages on UNICEF media platforms, producing media materials, developing SMS strategies to reach as many audiences as possible, and monitoring campaign results.

"In times of difficulty, access to information can save life or provide parents with what they need to do for their children, from vaccinations to breast-feeding," said UNICEF Representative in Iraq Peter Hawkins. Through this partnership with Zain Iraq, critical information will reach hundreds of thousands of people to protect and promote the rights of children in Iraq. "

This step comes within the framework of Zain Iraq's strategy and at the heart of it is corporate social responsibility. The company is committed to harnessing its services and expertise to support national awareness campaigns with a focus on the health and education sectors. Today's partnership with UNICEF is a reflection of the importance of the Golden Triangle, which consists of NGOs, the private sector and the public sector in achieving success and success through the synergies of the three parties. Under this partnership, Zain Iraq will work closely with UNICEF at the local and regional levels to contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals.

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United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

10/9/2018 12:00 am  Iman al-Alusi A global development network of the United Nations helps support and support countries to create opportunities to build a better life and enable them to improve the level of local development through the preparation of special programs and a variety of human rights protection and development and empowerment of women and reduce poverty rates and preserve the environment and reduce crises and ways to cooperate and recover from them, The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has 5 billion US dollars annually and operates in more than 170 countries. The United Nations development programs vary according to the nature and need of international humanitarian communities and work with all segments of society to promote efforts and unify global and local visions for optimal investment of natural and human resources for prosperity, peace, community security and   overall sustainable growth .  The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) supports human development in 17 Arab countries, as well as the 18th office in the Palestinian territories through its activities in addressing the most important human development challenges of freedom and governance. Knowledge, empowerment of women, peace-building and  youth support  . In Syria, despite the protracted conflict, the UN program, in cooperation with its partners, has reached more than 2 million people through projects to help improve living and some work in communities in need to help reduce the number of IDPs inside and outside the country, Lebanon, Yemen, Libya, Sudan, Egypt, Tunisia and other   countries. In Iraq, the United Nations has been operating since 1955 through various programs. In the early 1990s, the specialized agencies established their own offices. After 2003, there were other bodies. In 2007, they expanded their presence in response to Iraq's needs, and its programs included the objectives of developing and reforming institutions to achieve stability and peace. The cities liberated from terrorism to gradually return to the population and recover from the effects of the terrorist acts of Al-Da'ashi, which hit the infrastructure and basic services of the population and launch the Stabilization Fund for the purpose of creating jobs in liberated cities. The United Nations implements its projects through Cooperation and partnership with the Government of Iraq, civil society organizations and a number of partners, including international organizations, to support their efforts to build their secure  and prosperous future  .  emanalousi@yahoo.com

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Launch of the Social Fund for Development project in Iraq with an initial capital of $ 300 million

 

Sunday, September 23,

 

 

 

 

Alsumaria News / Baghdad  announced the Ministry of Planning, Sunday, announced the launch of Labor and Social Fund for Development project in Iraq , with an initial capital of $ 300 million.  "The Ministry of Planning launched a project of the Social Fund for Development in Iraq, which was organized in cooperation with the World Bank and the Ministry of Planning in the Kurdistan region and the local government in the province of Dohuk ," the ministry's media office said in a statement received by Alsumaria News. Living conditions and opportunities for the poor and the disadvantaged through improving their access to services and job creation. "     He added that "the project is a soft loan provided by the World Bank, and includes three provinces in the first phase, the provinces of" Muthanna - Salahuddin - Dohuk, "and will include three other provinces in the second phase, the provinces of" Nineveh - Qadisiyah - Dhi Qar ", To include all the remaining provinces in the third phase. "  "The Social Fund for Development represents a $ 300 million five-year project aimed at improving living conditions and creating opportunities for the poor and the disadvantaged in Iraq by improving their access to Iraq," said Najla Ali Murad, director general of Iraq's Poverty Reduction Strategy. Basic services and ultimately create jobs in communities. " "The project works to achieve its objectives by funding sub-projects at the community level in the areas of education, health, water, small economic infrastructure and access to markets, as well as strengthening the capacities of MFIs to support SME development, technical assistance and capacity building ".  It is noteworthy that a number of Iraqi provinces have been sabotaged by the control of the organization advocated by 2014, while some of the southern provinces of the decline in the standard of living due to lack of resources.

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Launch of the Social Fund for Development project in Iraq with an initial capital of $ 300 million

 

Sunday, September 23,

 

Alsumaria News / Baghdad 
announced the Ministry of Planning, Sunday, announced the launch of Labor and Social Fund for Development project in Iraq , with an initial capital of $ 300 million. 

"The Ministry of Planning launched a project of the Social Fund for Development in Iraq, which was organized in cooperation with the World Bank and the Ministry of Planning in the Kurdistan region and the local government in the province of Dohuk ," the ministry's media office said in a statement received by Alsumaria News. Living conditions and opportunities for the poor and the disadvantaged through improving their access to services and job creation. "

 

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He added that "the project is a soft loan provided by the World Bank, and includes three provinces in the first phase, the provinces of" Muthanna - Salahuddin - Dohuk, "and will include three other provinces in the second phase, the provinces of" Nineveh - Qadisiyah - Dhi Qar ", To include all the remaining provinces in the third phase. " 

"The Social Fund for Development represents a $ 300 million five-year project aimed at improving living conditions and creating opportunities for the poor and the disadvantaged in Iraq by improving their access to Iraq," said Najla Ali Murad, director general of Iraq's Poverty Reduction Strategy. Basic services and ultimately create jobs in communities. "

"The project works to achieve its objectives by funding sub-projects at the community level in the areas of education, health, water, small economic infrastructure and access to markets, as well as strengthening the capacities of MFIs to support SME development, technical assistance and capacity building" . 

It is noteworthy that a number of Iraqi provinces have been sabotaged by the control of the organization advocated by 2014, while some of the southern provinces of the decline in the standard of living due to lack of resources.

https://www.alsumaria.tv/news/248060/اطلاق-مشروع-الصندوق-الاجتماعي-للتنمية-في-العراق-بر/ar

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Iraq launches the Social Fund for Development with a capital of $ 300 million

 

The health sector is one of the sectors targeted by the project

 23 September 2018 03:19 PM

Mubasher: The Iraqi Ministry of Planning has launched the Social Fund for Development project, with an initial capital of $ 300 million, a concessional loan from the World Bank, to be implemented over 5 years.

The ministry said in a statement through its official account on Facebook, Sunday, that the project aims to improve living conditions and opportunities for the poor and disadvantaged through improving their ability to access services and provide jobs for them.

The statement pointed out that the project includes 3 governorates in the first phase (Muthanna - Salahuddin - Dohuk), and will include three other governorates in the second phase (Nineveh - Qadisiyah - Dhi Qar), all the remaining provinces in the third phase .

The project targets education and health, water and small economic infrastructure, market access, and strengthening the capacity of MFIs to support SME development.

The project is under the management of the Ministry of Planning during its foundation phase for two years, and then becomes an independent body after the issuance of the Fund Law, according to the statement.

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The Iraqi Ministry of Planning announced the launch of the Social Fund for Development on Sept. 23, with initial capital of $300 million, in cooperation with the World Bank.

The project aims to improve the living conditions of Iraq's poor. High poverty rates in Iraq have led to repeated protests for 15 years calling for improving the standard of living and for more employment opportunities. These protests have resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.

A May 2018 World Bank report noted that Iraq's population of 38.5 million sits at the poverty line with a poverty rate of 22.5%. The spokesman for the Iraqi Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Ammar Menem, told Al-Monitor that this high rate is due to “exceptional security conditions ensuing from the war and its costs, as well as to the slump in oil prices. This resulted in the cessation of funding of projects for the rehabilitation of unemployed persons, a lack of investment projects and faltering economic growth.”

Najla Ali Murad, the director of Iraq's Poverty Reduction Strategy, defined the expression “poor individual” in Iraq as “a citizen with a monthly income of less than 105,000 Iraqi dinars ($88)." She told Al-Monitor that this definition applies to individuals and families who are exposed to emergency economic hardship, such as the suspension of the monthly ration card. “Poverty is currently concentrated among those displaced by the war against the Islamic State (IS)," Murad said.

Mudher Mohammed Saleh, an economist and financial adviser to the Iraqi prime minister, said, “The Social Fund for Development (SFD) is an aspect of development financing in line with national strategies to address poverty and economic and social failures."

Saleh said, “Iraq suffers from a substantial imbalance in the geographical distribution of income and wealth, since poverty rates are soaring up to 50% of the population in major provinces.” He added, “Employment is still plaguing the provinces liberated from IS, especially among youth groups. In these provinces, around 40% of the total economically active labor force is jobless.”

He said the SFD’s objective is to reduce unemployment and poverty rates to one digit. “High levels of poverty in the long run create serious social and political problems," he said.

“The SFD aims to empower and support small and medium business opportunities," he said. "This would turn it into one of the pillars of the 2018-2022 development plan in its capacity as a financing force for society and the market. The SFD adopts the philosophy of a social market economy based on increasing Iraq's annual gross domestic product beyond the population growth rates.”

On its website, the World Bank stated, “In 2018, the SFD activities will start in three governorates: Muthanna, which has the highest poverty rate, [Salahuddin], as a liberated area with many returnees, and Dohuk, where host communities were significantly impacted by internally displaced people and Syrian refugees. In 2019, the program will expand to Ninawa, Thiqar, Qadisiya and Baghdad. Starting year 3, the program will expand to all governorates in Iraq.”

Abdel Zahra al-Hindawi, a spokesman for the Ministry of Planning, told Al-Monitor that Iraq's financial crisis stems from low oil prices and the high cost of fighting IS. It has forced the country to rely on external financial support and loans and grants. “Iraq has already obtained a soft loan from the World Bank,” he said.

“I am not optimistic about initiatives launched by international or government institutions within the scope of the poverty reduction strategy, including the SFD in Iraq,” said Mohammed Zaki Ibrahim, an expert at the Iraqi Oil Ministry. “I have observed several initiatives launched by the government to support the agricultural sector, or tourism, or small enterprises. Nothing tangible has ever been achieved by these initiatives. A large part of these loans remained unpaid and the government was forced to reimburse it.”

Ibrahim believes Iraq needs not only money to launch such projects, but also legislation that guarantees their success, such as customs protection or insurance. “Rampant administrative corruption usually hinders the chances of success of such initiatives, and therefore the heavy borrowing policy adopted by the Iraqi government at this stage will not serve development.”

Salam Smeasim, an economic expert and former member of the Iraqi National Coalition, told Al-Monitor, "The Ministry of Planning has always launched projects with catchy titles that best describe its strategy. But its previous strategies based on seeking grants and economic support led to a decline in economic performance. The ministry had previously prepared a poverty reduction strategic plan, but the poverty rate rose to more than 40% in some provinces.”

Smeasim expected the SFD in Iraq to be another failed project amid the absence of proper implementation mechanisms.

Hussein Thagb, economics editor at Al-Sabah newspaper, argued that "regardless of the dispute on the methods of financing the SFD, financing remains necessary for similar projects and initiatives in order to raise the level of services provided to the citizen, reactivate suspended projects and prepare new ones to meet the requirements imposed by the high rates of population growth.”

“This fund will surely achieve its objectives if it is financed by international parties, especially if the financing is accurately tracked and supervised so as to prevent any waste,” he told Al-Monitor.

Thagb added, “No one questions the objectives of the SFD, aimed to improve the economic and social conditions of the poor, low-income and displaced people, but there is little trust in the mechanisms and ways of disbursing money in light of the corruption that has previously wasted the financing granted to many similar projects.”

Read more: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2018/10/iraq-poverty-social-welfare-fund.html#ixzz5T09v8aWR

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Launch of the emergency project to support social stability in Iraq

 

 

11th October, 2018

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs launched an emergency project to support social stability and stability in Iraq. 

"The great victory achieved by Iraq in the liberation of all the areas controlled by the terrorist organization requires quick action to provide support on the humanitarian aspects of the efforts to restore stability and achieve recovery at the level of the individual and society in those countries," said Labor Minister Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani. Areas ". 

He stressed the need to focus on the people of the liberated provinces, especially returnees, by providing cash for work, temporary jobs and other social support for the most vulnerable groups, to restore confidence between the state and the citizen after the provision of security and jobs and economic growth.

"The emergency project targets the poor, disadvantaged and displaced people affected by the war on terror," he said. "The time factor presents a challenge to the government in meeting the humanitarian needs of thousands of citizens in the newly liberated areas, Areas are essential and contribute significantly to recovery and rebuilding social cohesion at the national level."

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Employment: More than 7,000 job seekers registered in their database

 

 

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced on Saturday, July 13, 2018, the registration of more than seven thousand job seekers in its database during the first half of 2018, and its plans to eliminate unemployment and alleviate poverty.

"The Ministry of Labor seeks to implement its plans and strategies to eliminate unemployment and alleviate poverty through the implementation of programs designed for this purpose, the most important of which are vocational training programs that are implemented by job seekers registered in its database," said ministry spokesman Ammar Menem. For its relentless efforts to create employment opportunities in the sectors: public, private and mixed. "

"The first half of this year saw the registration of more than seven thousand job seekers," Menem said. "The total number of job seekers registered in the ministry's database is more than 700,000 researchers and researchers."

He explained that "the ministry adopts the determination of the percentage of job seekers through the database of the Department of Training and Employment and adopts the consultant for the job seekers, which is the first step to benefit from the services provided by the ministry as soft loans and training courses and other services, about job".

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Launch of the fifth installment of social benefits salaries

 

 

 

Baghdad / News

The Social Welfare Department of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs announced on Thursday the release of the fifth installment of social benefits salaries for the months of September and October to more than one million and one hundred thousand families in Baghdad and the provinces.

"The fifth installment of social benefits salaries for the month of September and October was launched for more than one million and one hundred thousand families in Baghdad and the provinces with an amount of more than (309) billion dinars," said Ammar Menem, a spokesman for the organization. He called on beneficiaries to "check the outlets for receiving".

"The launch of the batch at this time coincides with the visit of Imam Hussein Al-Hussein and the pre-scheduled date for the launch," Menem said.

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Planning Iraq's vision for sustainable development is discussed before the United Nations

08:53 - 04/11/2018

 

 

 

Baghdad - Moazin News 
The Ministry of Planning discussed the vision of Iraq for sustainable development 2030 in light of the seventeen goals adopted by the United Nations to achieve sustainable development in the world through the fight against poverty and the protection of fragile groups and to cope with climate fluctuations and conservation of the environment. 
"Undersecretary Maher Hammad Johan presided over a meeting of the Technical Committee for Sustainable Development, which included a number of ministry directors-general and a number of experts involved in this issue," said a press release issued by the ministry's media office.
The statement added that "the meeting discussed the contents of Iraq's vision for sustainable development 2030 in the light of the measures and steps taken by the concerned parties, including the new government program and the five-year development plan 2018-2022 and the strategy of poverty alleviation 2018-2022 and the other economic and social plans and strategies prepared in cooperation and coordination with UNDP The United Nations (UNDP). "
He explained that "Undersecretary of the Ministry of Planning stressed during the meeting that the tracks should be clear and achieve real sustainable development through the creation of a diversified and sustainable economy and respond to the challenges facing the country and support the fragile groups in society through the policy of empowerment, pointing out that Iraq has made important steps in the field of Achieving good governance and enhancing administrative decentralization by transferring the powers of ministries to local governments in the provinces. According to this procedure, Iraq is one of the few countries in the region that has worked at the local level and to prepare development plans at the provincial level. " 
He added that "the participants discussed in the meeting the general framework for the vision of sustainable development 2030 and mechanisms to achieve each of the 17 goals."
The statement pointed out that "the participants stressed the importance of a media map to introduce the principles and importance of sustainable development and raise awareness among the members of society, calling on all media to support the government's directions in achieving the goals of sustainable development." 
The statement said that "the meeting discussed the preparations of the Iraqi government to present the voluntary report through the United Nations platform in the fourth quarter of next year 2019 after Iraq received a seat among the countries that will submit their voluntary reports, which includes the steps taken in the achievement of the goals of sustainable development, Both on the level of legislation or practical measures taken in all areas, "noting that" a number of specialized teams were formed will take over the process of preparing the voluntary report. "

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The Ministry of Planning reviews its readiness to conduct a comprehensive survey of random communities in Iraq

 

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Economy News Baghdad On Tuesday, the Higher Steering Committee of the Slum Treatment Project in the Ministry of Planning held an expanded meeting at the Ministry of Planning, during which it discussed the mechanisms and stages of implementing the comprehensive survey of random communities in Iraq. The Committee said in a statement, reviewed by the "Economy News", that it held an extensive meeting in the Ministry of Planning, which discussed the mechanisms and stages of the implementation of the comprehensive survey of random communities in Iraq, with the participation of a number of stakeholders. She pointed out that the survey "is expected to be implemented next year 2019 within the framework of the national program for the rehabilitation and settlement of informal housing communities." The statement added that "the committee discussed at length the stages of the implementation of the comprehensive survey of random communities and the steps that have been achieved within the framework of the treatment program during the past two years," noting that "the Secretary General of the Council of Ministers, Dr. Mahdi Alalak, That the achievement achieved so far represents a good start, especially with the presence of support from the United Nations Human Settlements Program in Iraq (Hbitat). " He explained that "the draft law on the treatment of random housing approved by the Council of Ministers is now in the Council of State for the purpose of auditing before being submitted to the House of Representatives for discussion and approval," noting that "we focused a lot on the preparation of studies and surveys in order to enumerate slums, and became clear to us, Public property". For her part, the director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program in Iraq, Yokoawa Tsuki, said that Hibatat is working to help the Iraqi government to deal with the slums. This is part of the priorities of the program, expressing full commitment to solve this problem according to the map of the method developed in cooperation with the Iraqi side. The Executive Director of the Poverty Reduction Strategy, Najla Ali Murad, reviewed the reality of the slums in Iraq and the reasons for their emergence, pointing out that about 3 million and 300 thousand people living in slums and represent 13% of the population of Iraq, and this need to be addressed. She explained that "the treatment program includes three main stages is the stage of preparation and preparation and direct treatment, and a lot of steps and procedures that have been completed some of them." Views 17   Date Added 06/11/2018