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Iraq Economy

Iraq Economy

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Economy Iraq

Over 20% of Iraqis live below poverty line

Some 20-25 percent of Iraq's estimated 27 million population lives below the country's poverty line, a government survey released on 21 May has found Ref. Source 8

Iraq Economy History & Civil Business Politics

Iraq April oil exports highest since 1989:

Iraq's crude exports in April were the highest monthly figure in more than 20 years, oil ministry spokesman Assem Jihad said on Tuesday. Ref. Source 9

Economy Iraq

Iraqi votes being counted, but new govt months away:

Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki, who is seeking a third term in power, has said he is "Certain" Of victory but to retain the top job he must court disaffected parties within his own Shiite community, as well as Sunnis and Kurds who have angrily voiced opposition to his rule. Ref. Source 6

Economy Iraq

Iraq's Economy Collapsing Under Pressure of Security Crisis:

One of the untold stories of the fighting in Iraq is the effect it is having upon the country's economy. Almost two million internally displaced people, the loss of agricultural land in northern Iraq, foreign investors being scared off, the decline in trade, the collapse of several internal markets, and depleted financial reserves have all been reported in the press. Ref. Source 7

Iraq Economy

World Bank lends Iraq $1.2 bln to face oil and security shocks:

The World Bank said on Thursday it would lend Iraq $1.2 billion in emergency support to help it deal with the economic effects of its fight against Islamic State militants and low oil prices. Ref. Source 1v