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Found: 28 results
  Title & Description Component Doc. Date
1 State of Iraq's Microfinance Industry Sustainable Microfinance 2010-07-07
         
2 Investor Roadmap of Iraq (Arabic) Investment Promotion 2009-10-16
         
3 Investor Roadmap of Iraq Investment Promotion 2009-10-16
  This Roadmap presents a review and analysis of the legal and administrative environment for doing business in Iraq. It focuses on the procedural steps, regulatory requirements, and legal infrastructure that govern the day-to-day interaction between government and entrepreneurs. It provides guidance on obtaining licenses and permits as well as other information useful to investors.        
4 Investor Guide to Iraq Investment Promotion 2009-10-16
  This guide provides information on how to do business in Iraq. It includes guidance on obtaining licenses and permits as well as other information useful to investors, such as business registration procedures, fees, and required supporting documentation.        
5 Investor Guide to Iraq (Arabic) Investment Promotion 2009-10-16
         
6 Health Services in Iraq and GATS Negotiations Trade & WTO 2009-10-15
  This study supports Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). As part of that process, Iraq must negotiate offers/commitments for Trade in Goods and Trade in Services. In this report, the health services sub-sector is discussed in the context of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), international best practices, and value chain development.        
7 Telecommunication Services in Iraq and GATS Negotiations Trade & WTO 2009-10-15
  This study supports Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). As part of that process, Iraq must negotiate offers/commitments for Trade in Goods and Trade in Services. In this report, the telecommunications services sub-sector is discussed in the context of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), international best practices, and value chain development.        
8 Financial Services in Iraq and GATS Negotiations Trade & WTO 2009-10-15
  This study supports Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). As part of that process, Iraq must negotiate offers/commitments for Trade in Goods and Trade in Services. In this report, the financial services sub-sector is discussed in the context of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), international best practices, and value chain development.        
9 Maritime Transport Services in Iraq and GATS Negotiations Trade & WTO 2009-10-15
  This study supports Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). As part of that process, Iraq must negotiate offers/commitments for Trade in Goods and Trade in Services. In this report, the maritime transport services sub-sector is discussed in the context of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), international best practices, and value chain development.        
10 Tourism Services in Iraq and GATS Negotiations Trade & WTO 2009-10-15
  This study supports Iraq’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). As part of that process, Iraq must negotiate offers/commitments for Trade in Goods and Trade in Services. In this report, the tourism services sub-sector is discussed in the context of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), international best practices, and value chain development.        
11 The Iraq Microfinance Industry Performance Report, December 2008 Sustainable Microfinance 2009-02-01
         
12 The Iraq Microfinance Industry Performance Report, September 2008 Sustainable Microfinance 2008-12-01
  This Performance Classification and Monitoring System(PCMS)report presents the baseline of Iraqi Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) at the end of December 2007 and the growth and development of size and quality indicators for reporting MFIs over the first three quarters of 2008.        
13 An Overview of the Iraq Cement Industry Investment Promotion 2007-11-25
  The Iraqi cement industry has enormous potential. This report provides a general overview of the world cement industry and Iraq's potential as a force in that industry. Regional markets and consumption are described, followed by a detailed analysis of the current Iraq cement market and developments in the Iraq cement industry.        
14 The Tourism Industry in Iraq Investment Promotion 2007-07-16
  This report focuses on immediate, short/mid-term and long-term recommendations for domestic and international policy makers, indigenous private sector, and investors to stimulate the tourism industry in Iraq.        
15 Pharmaceutical and Medical Projects in Iraq Investment Promotion 2007-04-17
  The aim of this study is to analyze the pharmaceutical and medical products sector to enable the development of recommendations for private sector business investment strategies and programs. Key sections analyze the demand side of the sector, the nature of procurement and distribution within Iraq, and current supply side, public and private interests. Additionally, the report looks at the supply of products within these sectors and examines the formal procurement and distribution system.        
16 Summary of the First Iraqi Banking Conference Investment Promotion 2007-04-05
  The first Iraqi Banking and Finance Conference, Banking in Iraq: The 21st Century Challenge, took place in Amman, Jordan on April 4-5, 2007. The conference was instrumental in identifying the priorities that need to be addressed to modernize the Iraqi banking system, which faces significant challenges after years of isolation from the international banking community. This report summarizes the conference proceedings and outlines participant recommendations.        
17 An Overview of the Iraqi Banking System SME Lending 2007-03-30
  This paper provides a brief history of the modern banking industry and discusses the current status of both the private and state-owned banks in Iraq. The regulation and supervision of the industry are also examined, including the role of the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI). The paper was distributed at the first Iraq Banking and Finance Conference, "Banking in Iraq: The 21st Century Challenge", held in Amman, Jordan in April 2007.
       
18 Iraq Microfinance Strategy Sustainable Microfinance 2007-02-25
  This paper sets out broad directions and priorities to guide development of the Iraqi microfinance industry, along with an action plan for implementing this strategy. It is the outcome of the Iraq Microfinance Summit held in Erbil, Iraq in November 2006, and further collaboration with microfinance implementers.        
19 Tomato Paste in Iraq Investment Promotion 2007-02-08
  This paper measures the market for tomato derivatives in Iraq; analyzes the current market supply, with focus on imports from Turkey and Iran; analyses the current supply chain in Iraq in terms of processing factories and raw material providers; assesses the potential competitiveness of locally manufactured Iraqi tomato paste; presents a viable business model and preliminary business plan for tomato paste factories in Iraq; discusses existing constraints and recommends courses of action.
       
20 The Bottled Water Market in Iraq Investment Promotion 2007-01-08
  This study argues bottled water represents a significant market in Iraq, likely to enjoy double digit growth because of the booming population and irreversible water quality deterioration. This study on water consumption in Iraq builds on the market data of leading exporters and importers, extensive interviews with consumers in Iraq, and data provided by associations, suppliers and retailers-distributors.
       

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