Panel: The State of Iraq's Economy Today
Speakers:
- H.E Qubad Talabani (Deputy Prime Minister, Kurdistan Regional Government)
- H.E Khaled Battal Al-Najm (Minister of Industry and Minerals, Government of Iraq)
- David Burger (Charge D'Affaires, U.S. Embassy Baghdad)
- Duha Abdulkarim (Former Director General of E-Payments, Central Bank of Iraq)
- Faisal Al-Haimus (Chairman, Iraq Securities Commission)
Moderator:
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Tareq Al Jubori (Advisor to the Chairman, First Iraqi Bank)
The discussion delved into critical issues and opportunities for Iraq's economic future, moving beyond oil dependency. Key topics included the development of the private sector, the reinforcement of financial institutions, strategies for attracting foreign investment, leveraging natural gas resources, modernizing the banking sector, and fostering public-private partnerships. The panel aimed to provide insights and strategies for building a stable economic foundation for Iraq, emphasizing sustainable growth and diversification.
Note:
This panel was organized as part of Iraq Economy Review (IER) project.
Access the full video of the panel here.