Author: Iraqi Research Foundation for Analysis and Development
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Iraq Investment & Export Opportunity
Iraq has a growing economy despite political unrest over the past two decades; in 2012, the Iraqi economy grew by approximately 10 percent. One of the strongest areas for Iraqi economic investment and export to the West (specifically the United States) is oil. Oil While Iraq has the second largest proven oil reserves in the…
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Telecommunications in Iraq
Telecommunications is a booming business in Iraq, with estimated 48% penetration. There are 3 major licensed providers: Asiacell (successfully issued IPO in 2013) Zain Iraq Korek Telecom Other Telecommunication Companies include: Iraqi Telephone and Postal Company (ITPC) Itisaluna, Kalimat Telecom Iraqtel VitalTel Hi Link Telecom Omnnea Newroz Telecom Regional Telecom (new in 2013) Since 2003,…
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Iraq Investment Incentives
To create a stronger and more fruitful investment environment in Iraq, the government issued amendments to Law 13 in 2006, and passed them in 2007. These legislative amendments were meant to aide in the attraction of foreign investors to Iraq. Please read below for a list of Iraq investment incentives: Non-Iraqis may own land for…
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Iraqi Education – A Snapshot
In order to paint a complete picture of Iraq’s human development and education, it is beneficial reflect on statistical research. The 2013 Human Development Index, or HDI, ranks Iraq 131 of 186 nations rated based on education, poverty, inequality, health, and other quality of life indices. This shows a significant increase in rank since the…
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Iraq Internet Use
Since 2003–the fall of one of the most tyrannical regimes in human history–Iraqi citizens have been eager for open and free communication with one another, and the world. Although it has been over 10 years since Saddam’s removal of power, Iraqi citizens remain suspicious of media owned and operated by various political parties with obvious…
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Iraq Market Research: Iraq Buying Power
The Iraq market is one of the hottest and fastest-growing in the Middle East. Despite the tumultuous Iraq political situation, Iraqi people’s buying power is continuing to improve. There are over 30 million consumers in Iraq. Their buying power is closely linked with the buying power of the Iraqi government, which is incredibly successful due…