The World Bank Group mobilizes financial and technical assistance in support of Iraq’s efforts to regain the trust of its citizens by stabilizing its economy, improving governance, and rebuilding of livelihoods. The World Bank works closely with international partners to support economic reforms.
The Bank identified an error in the reporting of debt data for 2022 in Iraq Economic Monitor Spring/Summer 2023 issue. The debt-to-GDP ratio in 2022 was corrected from 53.8% to 40.8%. Statement on the Iraq Economic Monitor Spring/Summer 2023
Press ReleaseThe burden of unpaid care work falls disproportionately on the shoulders of women in the Mashreq. Care Policies in the Mashreq is Critical to Improve Women’s Labor Market Outcomes
A new diagnostic tool provides an analytical foundation to address Iraq's most pressing development needs and climate challenges simultaneously. Iraq Country Climate and Development Report
The WBG will develop a two-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Iraq. The CPF aims to offer solutions to support Iraq’s transition to a more resilient and inclusive economy and will also support engagement to help de-risk the private sector, mobilize finance for development, and create markets through innovative financing tools and public-private partnerships.
