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A reading path through investment, infrastructure, finance, development and security. Source dates remain visible; our analysis connects each publication to practical questions.

Economy & Investment

Iraqi Depository Center

The Iraqi Depository Center has published the exchange’s daily report for the 28 September session, providing a dated reference for market research.

Source: 29 Sept 2026 · Checked 30 Sept 2026
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Development

United Nations Development Programme

The 28 September launch offers a new reference for businesses and development programmes seeking to measure their contribution to sustainable development.

Source: 28 Sept 2026 · Checked 30 Sept 2026
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Development

United Nations in Iraq

A UN update published on 25 September links community participation with livelihoods support and plans to sustain results after the project ends.

Source: 25 Sept 2026 · Checked 30 Sept 2026
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Energy & Infrastructure

OilPrice.com · Irina Slav

Higher oil prices can support Iraq’s revenues, but disrupted shipping can erase the benefit. For businesses and investors, Hormuz is a signal to watch export volumes, delivery costs and cash flow together.

Source: 24 Sept 2026 · Checked 24 Sept 2026
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Economy & Investment

IFC · Partnerships Day announcement

IFC’s Iraq partnerships show where capital could meet operating needs. The useful distinction is between a mandate, a commitment and a functioning project.

Source: 13 Sept 2025 · Checked 22 Sept 2026
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Energy & Infrastructure

World Bank · Iraq Transport Economic Corridors announcement

Better corridors can improve market access. The commercial test is more reliable journeys from supplier to customer, including the roads that connect firms to the main route.

Source: 5 Jun 2026 · Checked 22 Sept 2026
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Economy & Investment

IMF · 2025 Article IV Executive Board assessment

The IMF’s 2025 assessment offers a baseline for examining payment delays, customer concentration and working capital. Its projections must stay tied to their original vintage.

Source: 9 Jul 2025 · Checked 22 Sept 2026
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Development

World Bank · Human Capital Review launch commentary

Iraq’s human-capital agenda connects education, health and work. Enterprise programs can contribute by designing backward from real jobs and measuring retention.

Source: 25 Nov 2024 · Checked 22 Sept 2026
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Politics

Renad Mansour · Chatham House expert comment

A Chatham House argument about authority and loyalty provides a useful test for security headlines. Business implications still require current, location-specific evidence.

Source: 10 Jun 2026 · Checked 22 Sept 2026
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Economy & Investment

IFC · Central Bank of Iraq sustainable finance partnership

The IFC–Central Bank partnership points toward environmental and social risk management. For enterprises, preparation starts with practical records and accountable processes.

Source: 23 Sept 2024 · Checked 22 Sept 2026
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Development

IFC · Tiryaki agribusiness financing announcement

A financed soybean-processing and storage project illustrates a different route to non-oil activity. The development question is how value reaches workers, suppliers and customers.

Source: 13 Dec 2023 · Checked 22 Sept 2026
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Publisher directory

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Think tank

Chatham House · Iraq Initiative

Fieldwork-led research on governance and the connections between politics, security and the economy in Iraq.

Iraq · English
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MEI
Think tank

Middle East Institute

Regional analysis and expert conversations, including the Middle East Focus podcast.

Middle East · English
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WB
Data & research

World Bank

Country analysis, development projects and economic datasets for Iraq.

Iraq · English / Arabic
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IMF
Data & research

International Monetary Fund

Country assessments, macroeconomic publications and statistical resources.

Iraq · English
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UN
Development

UNDP Iraq

Program information, development priorities and institutional publications.

Iraq · English / Arabic
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