World Bank calls on the Iraqi Government to provide jobs to restore confidence with its citizens.



23/09/2017


Economy news Baghdad:


Bright Regional Director at the World Bank, Saroj Kumar ja, to restore confidence between the Iraqi State and its citizens depend heavily on Government show its ability to provide security and jobs and economic growth for all Iraqis, especially the poor and vulnerable, and millions Displaced persons inside the country after the war and their host communities.

The World Bank said in a press release received "economy news", "the World Bank Group concluded today a series of consultations with various stakeholder groups about the new strategic partnership framework for Iraq for the period 2018-2022, which defines the major development goals aimed at the World Bank Group To help Iraq to achieve them, which inspired proposes strategic interventions program for this purpose."

The consultations involved, which began on 16 September several meetings with government officials and members of the House of representatives and representatives of the private sector and civil society organizations, academia and international partners," pointing out that "the consultation showed a high level of interest and participation by the public Iraq generally about issues regarding the future of Iraq and the challenges facing the country and development opportunities are at stake. "

"It has already been a first phase directness from these sessions online consultations on social media channels (from 7 to 13 September).

This allowed Internet consultation of the World Bank Group to reach nearly a million Iraqis from various groups and bodies throughout the country, including from Mosul and other liberated areas.

The number of responses to online surveys of more than 200, 000 comments.

"He noted that he will introduce the results of the discussions and comments collected during these consultations review the final document for the strategic partnership which will be presented to the Board of Directors of the World Bank Group for approval later this year, "Noting that" kicks off partnership The strategy in preparation of the plan of the Iraqi Government for the country's development, in line with its reconstruction and recovery.

" The World Bank noted that "strategic partnership framework is based on the findings of the report of systematic diagnosis of the country in which the Bank of Iraq which identified three priorities to advance the eradication of poverty and promote common prosperity, and are restoring security and rebuilding contract. Social and legal State, managing oil wealth equitably and sustainably."

In line with the priorities of systematic diagnosis of the country report, the objective of the strategic partnership framework generally focuses on assisting the Government of Iraq to take advantage of liberalization regions dominated by ISIS and regulation of slow recovery in oil prices to rebuild trust with citizens, During the critical economic and administrative reforms, provide basic services efficiently and fairly, ensure inclusive and sustainable recovery and reconstruction ".

The statement said "the World Bank Group will seek to support the Iraqi Government in the design and implementation of response mechanisms based on rigorous economic analysis, mobilization of best practices in the field of rehabilitation and reconstruction planning, and benefit from sustained international support."

The statement quoted Regional Director at the World Bank, Mashreq Saroj Kumar ja, saying, "despite the massive destruction caused by the recent conflict, Iraq now has a unique opportunity to rise again after restoring the connector. There is much to be done. It is imperative for Iraqis to persevere and move forward to secure a better future for all.

The World Bank Group, within the framework of this strategic partnership, willing to support Iraq in the long journey towards long-term reconstruction and development that benefit everyone.

"The restoration of confidence between the State and its citizens rely heavily on Iraqi Government show its ability to provide security and jobs and economic growth for all Iraqis, especially the poor and vulnerable, and millions displaced inside the country following the war and their host communities.

On the sidelines of a meeting to consult Dr Maher commented Johann acting Deputy Finance Minister, saying: "in front of everyone an opportunity to play an important role in the reconstruction of Iraq to economic and social standards and infrastructure.

The World Bank is a key partner of the Government of Iraq in its efforts to alleviate poverty, and that programs and projects supported by the entirely consistent with the Government's development vision and the work of other international organizations.

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