Republic of Iraq National Investment Commission

[shiggy]

I thought you may like this site http://www.investpromo.gov.iq/index.php?id=7 it has a few tid bits about Iraq to read. E.G.

Today Iraq is on the rebound. As security improves, and as oil exports and internal commerce recover, GDP has risen. GDP has grown from $57B USD in 2006 to $131B USD in 2008. GDP per capita has surpassed $3,000 USD and is forecast to exceed $4,500 USD by 2014.

Moreover, as Iraq reintegrates into the world community, a growing number of agreements will help restart the Iraqi economy. Among key successes:



•The Paris Club announced in November 2004, a deal to write off 80% of Iraq's debt. When fully implemented, the agreement will yield $100 B USD of debt relief to Iraq, a major boost to long-term economic growth.
•Iraq has completed over three years of standby arrangements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The final arrangement expired in March 2009, triggering the final stage of Iraq's Paris Club debt reduction agreement.
•The World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed in December 2004 to open membership talks with Iraq. Iraq has been a WTO observer since February 2004. A working party to examine the application of Iraq was established. The Working Party met for a second time in April 2008 to continue the examination of Iraq's foreign trade regime. Iraq hopes to gain membership in 2010.

[IcemanSC]

Thank you for the post.