Supporting Investment Policy and Governance Reforms in Iraq
This publication reviews measures taken to support investment policy and governance
reforms in Iraq. It finds that Iraqi parliamentary elections, held without major
security incidents in March 2010, are the latest in a series of indicators suggesting
that the country may be achieving greater stability in governance and security - a
key prerequisite for foreign and domestic investment, growth and job creation. Furthermore,
the business environment is gradually improving as a result of an ongoing institutional
capacity building process supported by the international community.
The MENA-OECD Initiative on Governance and Investment for Development is part of this
effort, playing a key role in building the capacity of the National Investment Commission
and its one-stop shop for investment licensing. The Initiative has helped raise awareness
on corruption and bribery issues, provided training for the negotiators of international
agreements, and advised on implementing regulations for the landmark Investment Law
of 2006. This publication examines these issues, and MENA-OECD involvement in advancing
them, for the period 2007-2008.
Published on June 11, 2010
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