US report: The elections disrupted the implementation of economic reform in Iraq

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[size=52]US report: The elections disrupted the implementation of economic reform in Iraq[/size]

[size=45]Translation: Hamed Ahmed[/size]
[size=45]An American report stated that many reforms in Iraq are still stalled, pointing out that the elections hindered the progress of the white paper, while he saw that the security situation prevents the presence of investment companies, indicating that the wave of protests that caused the change of government was caused by the national identity.[/size]
[size=45]A report issued by the American Atlantic Council for Research and its translation (Al-Mada) stated that “Iraqis, individuals and groups, are constrained within a situation in which there is no clear way to facilitate collective Iraqi interests without sacrificing their interests.”[/size]
[size=45]The report added, "Progress in Iraq and moving forward in it generally means that there will be a loss for one party over the other, and that those who lose have an interest in obstructing the progress that comes at their expense."[/size]
[size=45]He pointed out that "these groups sometimes resort to violence, and for this reason, efforts to confront cases of corruption and instability directly and promote economic development often fail." And the report stated, "The best way to move forward is to obtain a better understanding of those interests and how they interact, and then set conditions through which individual and collective interests are preserved while progressing more with national interests."[/size]
[size=45]And he stated, "The democratic progress that took place in Iraq after 2003, and despite it, many of the political, economic, social and security reforms in the country are still hampered."[/size]
[size=45]The report noted that "the main reason for this is due to the deadlocked political impasse and rampant corruption in both the public and private sectors."[/size]
[size=45]He stated, "All these circumstances helped strengthen political parties, most of which are backed by armed groups, that seek to impose an alternative political system that competes with the institutions of the Iraqi government." The report emphasized that "this is often outside the provisions of the Iraqi constitution," and believed that "moving forward will require a broader consensus among Iraqis regarding confronting these problems and finding solutions to them." And he added, "Today, many Iraqis suffer from high unemployment rates, low wages, and a miserable level of education and training."[/size]
[size=45]The report pointed out that "the fragile security situation and the continued dependence on external support exacerbated these conditions, which continue to cause them to impede both internal and external investments in the country." He cautioned, that "these conditions exacerbated further with the feeling of inequity in the distribution of resources between political parties and Iraqi social strata, and even among government institutions," and finds that "these conditions lead to public resentment toward the government and encourage protests."[/size]
[size=45]The report stated, "Political legitimacy depends on equality in the distribution of resources and services, which requires political consensus, political will, and effective institutions in the public and private sectors."[/size]
[size=45]He stressed, "The Iraqi government's economic reform paper for the year 2020 provides a comprehensive roadmap for reform, stability, and recovery across the country's economic sectors." The report stated, "The reform paper was distinguished by its breadth and transparency, but its implementation was hampered by criticism of it as a more technocratic plan, and it was further hampered by the elections and the government formation process." He went on to say that "strengthening Iraqi institutions will require a significant transfer of experience from international organizations and partners." The report continues, "These organizations, including the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, can develop Iraq's ministries and encourage investments by foreign companies that provide job opportunities and develop the Iraqi private sector."[/size]
[size=45]He added, "The unstable security situation prevents the presence of foreign investment companies, and the improvement of the security situation will help improve the conditions for the participation of international institutions that achieve economic development." The report called for “supporting economic reform through justice in the distribution of resources, government control over the resources of border crossings, and strengthening the principle of taxation.”[/size]
[size=45]He also called for “strengthening reconstruction efforts and doubling support for the returning and displaced people,” and spoke of “the need to diversify the sources of the economy, as oil revenues are unstable and unreliable in maintaining the sustainability of government expenditures and the Iraqi economy, and the Iraqi government must diversify its sources of income.” . The report advised the government to “develop its agricultural industry, and focus on developing this sector to provide more job opportunities, and to export the crops it produces, including wheat, barley, dates and other agricultural products that benefit financially.” He stated, "Most of the protests in Iraq have largely focused on national identity, and while the Iraqi people in general do not see their problems through a sectarian lens, there has been limited cross-sectarian cooperation to solve Iraq's political and economic problems." The report added, "Enhancing national identity, and thus enhancing government legitimacy, stability and economic growth, requires building institutions that embody an Iraqi national identity and provide opportunities for quality services that enhance that identity, and that civil institutions have a role in this." The report promised, that “the youth class is an important and neglected segment that can be used to build Iraq, and the Iraqi youth is an effective source of patriotic feeling that the government must mobilize and invest to confront sectarian advocates. The government can facilitate this by improving youth opportunities and involving them more in the electoral process.” “.[/size]
[size=45]He continues, "The mobilization of young people is done through improving their opportunities and conditions in the country, which is a vital factor to reach lasting political stability."[/size]
[size=45]He added, "This is done by providing economic opportunities, small projects and loans for young people, and by providing training courses to develop their skills in construction, medicine, agriculture and service industries."[/size]
[size=45]The report went on to say that "in order to support and strengthen an organized society, weapons must be restricted to the government's hands only. This leads to the promotion of recovery, and all Iraqis see in their army forces an important symbol of national unity and a way to build a national identity."[/size]
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