Supporting Investment Policy and Governance Reforms in Iraq (Private Sector Development in the Middle East and North Africa)

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. 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.--publisher's Description. Introduction. Pt. 1. Main Findings, Assessments And Recommendations. Promoting Investment In Iraq And The Mena Region : Law And Policy -- International Investment Agreements And The Iraqi Investment Law -- Fighting Corruption In Iraq : Sources And Challenges -- Improving Transparency In Government Procurement Procedures -- Pt. 2. Practical Tools For Public Officials. Promoting Integrity And Preventing Corruption In The Public Sector -- Mapping Risks In Public Procurement. Title From Title Page Of Source Document. 2007-2008--cover. Includes Bibliographical References. Also Available Online To Subscribers.