The Iraq Institute for Economic Reform (IIER) is an independent research institute based in Baghdad. Our mission is to assist Iraq in its transition to a modern market economy by promoting reform based on sound research and case studies. Among our goals, we seek to structure a system of formal property rights, and to assist in the development of an effective civil society by promoting vigorous public debate among stakeholders about the future of Iraq.
Main activities
- Monthly workshop discussion on issues related to Iraq's economic development: Government officials and specialists are invited to present policy papers on issues such as inflation and monetary policy, the Oil & Gas Law, and federalism.
- Professional specialist training for government officials on issues including reconciliation, conflict management, project management, accounting, and strategic decision making.
- Weekly television program on Al-Iraqiyya covering a variety of economic issues.
- Al-Rafidain Awards: Annual ceremony in recognition of excellence in the field of economic reform.
- National essay writing competition to encourage students and young professionals to develop sound research on economic reform.
- IIER has also organized several seminars and workshops for members of iraq's House of Representatives, member of Provincial Councils, senior Iraqi Government officials, member of the Kurdish Parliament, and non-governmental organisations.
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Future Prospects for the Oil Industry in Iraq On 30 January 2010, the Iraqi Institute for Economic Reform held a public policy seminar entitled, ‘Future Prospects for the Iraqi Oil Industry’.
The seminar focused on the recent oil bidding rounds hosted by the Ministry of Oil, which resulted ..... |
Iraq moves to enhance transparency in extractives sector Iraq has announced that it intends to become a member of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), an international scheme that was established to provide a global standard for managing revenues from natural resources. |
Rehabilitating State Owned Enterprises On 26 December 2009, the Iraqi Institute for Economic Reform organized a public policy seminar entitled "Rehabilitating State-Owned Enterprises in Iraq".
The Speakers focused on the industrial sector, in particular, those sectors that stimulate economic |
Financing Infrastructure Projects in Iraq On 21 November 2009, the Iraqi Institute for Economic Reform held a conference in conjunction with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) entitled “Financing Infrastructure Projects in Iraq... |
Stimulating Investment through safe Economic Zone On 14 November 2009, The Iraqi Institute for Economic Reform held a public policy seminar entitled 'Stimulating Investment through safe Economic Zone'.
The speakers focused on strategies for improving the investment environment...
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