Iraq’s Central Bank Moves to Protect the Dinar

The Central Bank continues to strengthen the stability of the dinar and the sustainability of the cash dollar.

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The Prime Minister’s financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Friday that the stability of the exchange rate is part of the Central Bank’s monetary policy, noting that there are ongoing measures to enhance the stability of the dinar, control liquidity, and ensure the sustainability of cash dollar supplies .

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Saleh said, in a statement to the official agency followed by Al-Sa’a Network, that “the exchange rate policy and the monetary system are among the exclusive jurisdictions of the monetary authority, according to the Central Bank of Iraq Law No. (56) of 2004, which granted the Central Bank legal independence in formulating and implementing its monetary policies, while subjecting it to accountability before the House of Representatives based on Article (103) of the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq .”

He added that "the Central Bank of Iraq adopts a fixed official exchange rate policy as a nominal anchor to achieve general price stability in the long term, maintain monetary balance, and reduce inflationary expectations ."

He pointed out that “despite the independence of monetary policy, the management of the exchange rate is not done in isolation from coordination with the executive authority under the constitution, especially coordination with public finance in implementing fiscal policy, as the official rate is, in part, a contractual rate between monetary and fiscal policies .”

He pointed out that “the Central Bank informed the Ministry of Finance, late last year, that the exchange rate adopted for the purposes of preparing the draft federal budget law for 2026 would be around (1300) dinars per dollar, which reflects the continued adherence to the fixed official rate adopted since February 2023 until today, and is an important indicator of stability for the market and its expectations .”

Regarding the parallel exchange market, Saleh explained that “adopting financing foreign trade through official channels and at a fixed exchange rate has contributed to achieving important results in reducing the impact of black market fluctuations on price stability, most notably that the official market contributes to absorbing more than 90% of the real demand for the dollar, reducing demand in the parallel market to marginal limits, enhancing monetary balance, and improving control over liquidity levels by controlling their levels .”

He stressed that “stabilizing the parallel market is not achieved only through increasing the injection of cash dollars for travelers and others, which represents a percentage between 5% and 10% of the total demand for foreign currency, but rather through an integrated package of continuous measures, including effective management of cash liquidity through intervention in the exchange market, controlling and regulating official demand channels for foreign currency, enhancing confidence in institutions and monetary policies, as well as developing the internal commercial and financial infrastructure .”

He pointed out that "the sustainability of supplying cash dollars remains a key factor in stabilizing the parallel market and the noise that accompanies it, in accordance with well-thought-out supply plans that meet the needs of the local market, while adhering to national and international institutional compliance standards related to the use of foreign currency, and combating money laundering and the financing of illegal activities .

Sources: Al-Zaydi insists on keeping Taif Sami and Ali Al-Alaq in their positions

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Negotiations to form the new Iraqi government have entered a decisive phase, as the prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zubaidi, presented his ministerial program to the Speaker of Parliament, Hebat al-Halbousi, amid reports that next Sunday has been set as the date for the vote on the new cabinet.

Press reports revealed Al-Zidi’s desire to keep Finance Minister Taif Sami and Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alaq in their positions, in a move aimed at ensuring the stability of the financial and monetary file under his direct supervision.

In contrast, the obstacle of "newly created positions" stands out as one of the main points of contention, as political forces seek to impose the appointment of 4 deputy prime ministers outside of the traditional sovereign entitlements, which observers see as an attempt to "appease the parties" at the expense of the efficiency of the executive branch.

On the parliamentary level, the government-designate is racing against time to secure a legal quorum. Information indicates that 15 ministerial portfolios out of 21 have been decided, amid fears that the country will enter a "legal vacuum" as about 150 MPs are about to travel to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. This prompted Al-Zidi to accelerate the procedures for presenting his ministerial formation to ensure that it obtains confidence before the middle of next week.

Washington sends a new message to the next Iraqi government

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The US government sent a new message today, Friday, toIraqi governmentThe next one, while reiterating its rejection of the involvement of armed factions in the next Iraqi government.

NBC News quoted a State Department official as saying that there is currently a "blurred" line betweenIraqi state"And the armed factions," he urgedIraqi governmentThe new one that is expected to formprime ministerThe assignedAli Al-Zaidi"To sever its ties" with those groups."

 The official called on the governmentIraqThe next step is to issue a clear statement stating that the militias are not part of it,” stressing that “American facilities in Iraq were subjected to more than 600 attacks during the military conflict that the region witnessed from the end of February until the ceasefire came into effect on April 8.”

Abdul Hadi sets a date for submitting the names of candidates for ministerial portfolios in Ali al-Zidi's government.

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On Friday, Uday Abdul-Hadi, a member of the Coordination Framework, set the date for political blocs to submit the names of their candidates for ministerial portfolios in the government of Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi.

Abdul-Hadi told Al-Maalouma that "Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi's submission of the ministerial program to the Speaker of Parliament yesterday represented the first step in the process of forming the government." He explained that "the next anticipated step is for the political blocs and lists to submit the names of their candidates for ministerial portfolios, based on their electoral entitlements."

He added that "the names of the candidates will be submitted at the beginning of next week, with more than one name for each ministerial portfolio, from which al-Zaidi will choose the most suitable candidate." He emphasized that "so far, there are no disagreements hindering this process."

Abdul-Hadi indicated that "the issue of the sovereign ministries is witnessing serious steps toward resolution in the coming hours," expecting that "the lists of proposed names will be ready shortly, paving the way for the completion of the government formation."

An oil spill covering 45 square kilometers was detected near Iran's Kharg Island.

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Satellite images this week have detected what is suspected to be an oil spill covering tens of square kilometers of sea near Kharg Island, which is Iran's main oil hub.

Images taken by the Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 satellites of the Copernicus program between May 6 and 8 showed the possible leak, which appears in the images as a gray and white patch, covering the waters west of the eight-kilometer-long island.

Leon Moreland, a researcher at the Conflict and Environment Observatory, said the slick's shape "appears visually consistent with oil," adding that he estimates it covers an area of about 45 square kilometers.

Louis Goddard, co-founder of the climate and commodities consulting firm Datadesk, agreed with him.

Goddard said the images likely show an oil slick, possibly the largest since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran 70 days ago.

The U.S. military and Iran's mission to the United Nations in Geneva have not yet responded to Reuters' requests for comment on the images.

Moreland added that the cause and source of the possible leak are currently unknown, noting that images taken on May 8 did not show any evidence of any other active leak.

Kharg Island is a hub for approximately 90% of Iran's oil exports, most of which go to China. US forces have stated that they destroyed military targets on the island earlier in the war.

The US Navy is blockading Iranian ports in an attempt to prevent Tehran's tankers from entering and leaving, and US and Iranian forces have clashed in the Gulf.

The war also left hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf and caused the world's largest disruption to crude oil supplies, as well as affecting global supplies of petroleum products and liquefied natural gas.

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Expert warns Iraq is becoming an "accomplice state" in Iranian oil smuggling - Urgent

 

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Economic expert Ziad al-Hashemi warned on Friday (May 8, 2026) of the dangers of Iraq becoming a "complicit state" in Iranian oil smuggling operations, indicating that the continuation of this involvement will put the official Iraqi regime under severe international and financial pressure.

Al-Hashemi stated in a post on his Facebook page, which was followed by “Baghdad Today”, that “the US Treasury’s punishment of the Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister on charges of facilitating the forgery of official documents to change the identity of Iranian oil to Iraqi and smuggle it through the (shadow fleet), is not the first event of its kind, pointing to previous pressures exerted by Washington on the SOMO company to replace managers who were involved in issuing Iraqi certificates of origin and documents used for the same purpose.

He explained that the results of this official involvement with smuggling networks will be "very bad" at the level of the regime and the economy, as international accusations confirm the infiltration of the Iraqi government and the use of state resources to circumvent international sanctions, noting that legitimate Iraqi oil has become "suspicious" in global markets, giving Western frigates a justification to stop ships and check their papers, which causes disruption and an increase in transportation costs.

The economist added that international buyers may demand higher price discounts or complex legal guarantees if they doubt the accuracy of the documents or the possibility of shipments being mixed up, stressing that sanctions may expand to include transport companies, brokers, ship owners, banks, and even other government entities if an institutional pattern of collusion is proven.

Al-Hashemi pointed out that Iraq may face greater financial and banking restrictions, through the tightening of international banks and insurance companies in dealing with Iraqi oil deals and the increase in the cost of marine insurance, indicating that the Ministry of Oil and the SOMO company will be among the most affected, given that their work depends on reputation and reliability as an official source of crude oil.

Al-Hashemi concluded by saying that the Ministry of Oil’s denial alone is not enough, but rather requires an independent audit of the shipments’ route and the chains of intermediaries, and the exposure of those involved, warning of a strategic danger that threatens the reputation of Iraqi oil, the country’s relationship with the global financial system, and the state’s ability to prove its authority over the energy sector away from the influence of political networks.

Financial savings are out of control... warnings of the fragility of the economic system

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Economic concerns have been raised regarding the management of the Central Bank's financial reserves, amid assurances that they are not subject to direct use except through borrowing.

Economic and oil expert Duraid Al-Anzi confirmed on Friday that Iraq is going through a major and suffocating crisis as a result of the failure to take measures related to the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund and financial savings.

Al-Anzi said that “Iraq is going through a major and suffocating crisis, as Iraq has not taken measures to establish a sovereign wealth fund and savings.”

He added that “the central bank’s savings are outside of financial and economic control, and can only be accessed through borrowing.”

He pointed out that “oil is essential, as Iraq has produced at least $17 trillion from oil sales over the past years.”

He explained that “the continuation of the current situation of restricting oil exports leads to deterioration,” expressing his fear that “there might be an idea to mortgage Iraqi oil.”

Al-Anzi stressed that “the country’s economic situation is very dangerous and needs to be monitored.”

Advisor Saleh: Providing cash dollars is one of the most important reasons for the stability of the parallel market.

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 The financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Saleh, confirmed that there are ongoing measures to enhance the stability of the dinar, control liquidity, and sustain the supply of cash dollars in order to stabilize the parallel market.

Saleh said in a press statement that “the exchange rate policy and the monetary system are among the exclusive jurisdictions of the monetary authority, according to the Central Bank of Iraq Law No. (56) of 2004, which granted the Central Bank legal independence in formulating and implementing its monetary policies, while subjecting it to accountability before the House of Representatives based on Article (103) of the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq.”

Stability of the parallel market

He added that “the Central Bank of Iraq adopts a fixed official exchange rate policy as a nominal anchor to achieve general price stability in the long term, maintain monetary balance, and reduce inflationary expectations.”

He then pointed out that “despite the independence of monetary policy, the management of the exchange rate is not done in isolation from coordination with the executive authority under the constitution, especially coordination with public finance in implementing fiscal policy, as the official rate is - in part - a contractual rate between monetary and fiscal policies.”

He also pointed out that “the Central Bank informed the Ministry of Finance, late last year, that the exchange rate adopted for the purposes of preparing the draft federal budget law for 2026 would be around (1300) dinars per dollar, which shows the continued adherence to the fixed official rate adopted since February 2023 until today, which is an important indicator of stability for the market and its expectations.”

Foreign trade finance

Regarding the parallel exchange market, Saleh explained that “adopting financing foreign trade through official channels and at a fixed exchange rate has contributed to achieving important results in reducing the impact of the fluctuations of this black market on price stability, most notably that the official market contributes to absorbing more than 90% of the real demand for the dollar, reducing the demand in the parallel market to marginal limits, enhancing monetary balance, and improving control over liquidity levels by controlling the levels of that liquidity.”

He stressed that “stabilizing the parallel market is not achieved only through increasing the injection of cash dollars to travelers and others, which represents a percentage between 5% and 10% of the total demand for foreign currency, but rather through an integrated package of measures that are still ongoing, including: effective management of cash liquidity through intervention in the exchange market, controlling and regulating official demand channels for foreign currency, enhancing confidence in institutions and monetary policies, as well as developing the internal commercial and financial infrastructure.”

He pointed out that “the sustainability of supplying cash dollars remains a key factor in stabilizing the parallel market and the noise that accompanies it, in accordance with well-thought-out supply plans that meet the needs of the local market, while adhering to national and international institutional compliance standards related to the use of foreign currency, and combating money laundering or financing of illegal activities.”

 

Washington tightens its conditions, Baghdad wavers, and the factions become a stumbling block for the new government.

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The Iraqi political scene is witnessing a remarkable escalation against the backdrop of the conditions put forward by the administration of US President Donald Trump regarding the formation of the new Iraqi government, which linked its support for Baghdad to keeping armed factions away from the upcoming ministerial formation, which opened the door to a wide political debate within the country.

In this context, the Friday prayer leader of Najaf, Sadr al-Din al-Qubanchi, described these demands as “blatant interference” in the Iraqi decision, calling on the coordinating framework and the prime minister-designate to take a position that preserves what he described as “the independence of the state.”

These developments coincided with sharp American criticism of what Washington considers to be “ambiguity” in the relationship between the Iraqi state and some armed factions, as the incoming US administration demands a clear declaration confirming that these groups are not affiliated with official state institutions.

Al-Qabbani linked these pressures to what he described as a state of “political confusion” within parliament, criticizing the large number of MPs who traveled to Mecca for Hajj at a time when the country is going through sensitive periods related to the formation of the government and the approval of the ministerial program.

In the international context, a report issued by Foreign Policy magazine, which was followed by (Al-Mada), concluded that Iraq has become closer to a “fragile state” due to political divisions, the influence of armed factions and foreign interventions, noting that the country is stuck between intertwined regional and international pressures.

According to the report, the escalation of attacks and regional tensions, especially between the United States and Iran, has had a direct impact on the Iraqi interior, at a time when the incoming government faces complex challenges related to sovereignty and controlling weapons outside state institutions.

The report also noted that armed factions linked to Iran have become a key player in the Iraqi scene, given their continued political and military presence, which puts the next government in front of a thorny equation between external pressures and internal balances.

For his part, US Republican Party member Malik Francis said that the Trump administration is dealing cautiously with Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi, focusing on issues of armed influence, energy stability, and limiting Iranian expansion within Iraqi state institutions.

Inside Iraq, the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, called for a reformulation of the role of armed factions and their transformation into formations with a humanitarian character, in a move that sparked widespread political controversy about the future of those groups within the state.

In light of these developments, Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi continues his efforts to form his government within the constitutional deadline, amid escalating pressure from internal and external parties, making the issue of the next government one of the most sensitive and complex issues in the current political phase.

Al-Sadr sets 6 conditions for the next government and calls for the disbanding of armed factions.

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The leader of the Shiite National Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, issued a statement today, Friday (May 8, 2026), in which he outlined a political roadmap that includes six basic conditions directed at the person tasked with forming the government, stressing the need to achieve "the satisfaction of the people" as a top priority for the next stage.

The issue of uncontrolled weapons topped al-Sadr’s statement, in which he called on the incoming government to transform the armed factions into a formation called “Soldiers of Religious Rites,” to be under the authority of the “Hajj and Umrah Authority,” or to transform them into humanitarian relief formations.

Al-Sadr stressed that any party that rejects this transformation will be considered "outlaw".

Al-Sadr expressed his readiness to dissolve the "Promised Day Brigade" and hand over the "Peace Brigades" to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces as a step to strengthen state sovereignty.

The Shiite leader expressed his categorical rejection of a return to political power-sharing, stressing his rejection of the "perfumer's mix," and calling for a move away from ministerial formations based on power-sharing, and the exclusion of any party that has an armed wing from the cabinet.

He also called for the formation of a government that meets the demands of the Iraqi people, free from partisan pressures.

Al-Sadr set a maximum time limit of three months for the immediate start of suppressing corruption and holding accountable those involved in major cases, most notably what he described as the "deal of the century".

In his statement, Al-Sadr emphasized the “neither Eastern nor Western” approach, working tirelessly for the true independence of Iraq from all foreign interference.

Strengthening foreign relations within frameworks that preserve Iraq's prestige, while opening up to the Arab, Islamic and international environment, provided that there is no interference in internal affairs.

To ensure that no one is involved in power-sharing, al-Sadr said, "We do not accept the presence of any individual from the Shiite national movement in the cabinet... and none of their ministers represent us."

Al-Sadr concluded his statement by emphasizing that the goal of these steps is to elevate Iraq and its people, who have long suffered from the ravages of war, placing the ball in the court of the person tasked with forming the government and other political forces.

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The Ministerial Program of the Government of Iraq

(2026–2029)

Ali Falih Kadhim Al-Zaidi

Prime Minister-Designate

Vision: A Stable State – A Productive Economy – Balanced Partnerships

Table of Contents

Table of Contents (Summary)

• Preamble
• Axis 1: Strengthening State Sovereignty and National Security
• Axis 2: Foreign Policy
• Axis 3: Economic and Financial Reform
• Axis 4: Energy
• Axis 5: Industry
• Axis 6: Agriculture and Water
• Axis 7: Governance, Institutional Reform, and Combating Corruption
• Axis 8: Education and Higher Education
• Axis 9: Health and Medical Services
• Axis 10: Social Protection Networks and Combating Poverty
• Axis 11: Communications and Information Technology
• Axis 12: Human Rights, Women, and Children
• Axis 13: Youth and Sports
• Axis 14: Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities
• Implementation Mechanisms

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Republic of Iraq

Prime Minister-Designate

Designate Prime Minister

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

"And when you have taken a decision, then rely upon Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those who rely [upon Him]."

— Allah, the Exalted, the Magnificent, has spoken the truth.

**Preamble:**

Pursuant to Articles 76 (Fourth) and 110 of the 2005 Constitution of the Republic of Iraq, I have the honor to present this Ministerial Program to the esteemed Council of Representatives—the body representing all spectra and components of the cherished Iraqi people. This program serves as a national charter, grounded in the Constitution, designed to address current challenges across security, financial, economic, technological, and societal spheres—encompassing their local, regional, and international dimensions. It aims to consolidate the stability and sovereignty of the State by initiating a comprehensive set of realistic pathways for risk management and for achieving the reforms envisioned within this program.

This Ministerial Program aims to translate into action the operational trajectory of a leading national government—one capable of formulating effective policies that bolster the solidarity of state institutions; unifying pathways for high-quality executive performance based on principles of good governance; ensuring diligent and resolute implementation; and providing an adaptive, flexible response to challenges by prioritizing issues objectively to guarantee continuity, periodic review, and sustainable improvement. In doing so, it takes into full consideration the geopolitical events and developments currently unfolding in the region, as well as their potential repercussions—whether security-related, political, or economic—upon Iraq.

In this context, the Government commits to operating within a clear constitutional framework, fostering active partnerships with the esteemed Council of Representatives, other branches of government, civil society forces, and the private sector. This approach is founded upon principles of transparency and accountability, and establishes a direct link between funding and achievement, as well as between decision-making and tangible results.

In executing our program, we shall rely upon the following key pillars:

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Axis I: Enhancing State Sovereignty and National Security

-1 Confining the possession of arms exclusively to the State and enforcing the rule of law.

-2 Strengthening the capabilities of security, intelligence, and military agencies; extending full State control; and diversifying sources of armament.

-3 Developing the capabilities of Popular Mobilization Forces (Al-Hashd Al-Shaabi) personnel to enhance their combat effectiveness, while defining their responsibilities, duties, and role within the military and security apparatus in accordance with the law.

-4 Unifying security decision-making and integrating all resources and capabilities into the official State system.

-5 Combating terrorism and organized crime, and cutting off their sources of funding.

-6 Enhancing border security and upgrading surveillance systems using modern technologies.

-7 Upholding the principles of human rights and criminal justice, and supporting freedom of opinion and a free media.

Axis II: Foreign Policy

-1 Shielding Iraq from regional and international axes of conflict as a fundamental step toward safeguarding its internal stability, fostering a secure environment for economic growth, attracting investment, and promoting sustainable development; and adopting an active foreign policy based on managing international relations in a balanced manner.

-2 Strengthening relations with influential global powers, while striving to build distinctive relationships with Arab nations—particularly the Arab Gulf states and neighboring countries—based on mutual interests; and activating the economic and strategic agreements signed with sister and friendly nations. — in a manner that strengthens bilateral relations with those nations and serves Iraq’s interests, specifically by activating joint committees and supporting regional connectivity projects in the fields of energy, trade, and transport—including the "Development Road" initiative—and by working to identify rapid solutions for the completion of this vital project.

3. Adopting the principle that Iraq shall not serve as a transit route or a staging ground for aggression against other nations; conversely, other nations shall not be permitted to commit acts of aggression against Iraq or to interfere in its internal affairs, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.

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4. Activating the Strategic Framework Agreement with the United States of America in a manner that safeguards mutual interests.

5. Enhancing the standing of the Iraqi passport to reflect the dignity and stature of the Iraqi citizen.

6. Strengthening Iraq’s position within international and regional forums.

7. Restricting international engagement exclusively to official diplomatic channels.

**Axis III: Economic and Financial Reform**

1. Building a diversified national economy capable of adapting to changing circumstances and mitigating the impact of external shocks.

2. Adopting programs for fiscal discipline and restructuring public expenditure; enhancing non-oil revenues; and digitizing revenue collection, in cooperation with—and with advice from—relevant international institutions.

3. Accelerating the reform of the state-owned banking sector to achieve maximum efficiency, in compliance with international banking standards—particularly regarding anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism, and ensuring the highest levels of financial compliance—and in alignment with the plans adopted by the Central Bank of Iraq for reforming the private banking sector, all within the framework of a comprehensive national vision.

4. Empowering the private sector and the business environment as fundamental drivers of growth and employment; and upholding the principle of competitiveness while preventing monopolies.

5. Reforming state-owned enterprises through the formation of partnerships with strategic investors, both domestic and international.

6. Bolstering confidence in the investment climate; stimulating domestic and foreign investment across all sectors; and fully operationalizing the "Single Window" regulatory procedures within the National Investment Commission and the provincial investment commissions. 

-7 Providing the necessary security protection for foreign companies investing in Iraq, particularly major oil companies.

-8 Establishing a "Supreme Council for Financial and Monetary Stability in Iraq," tasked with coordinating between fiscal and monetary policies.

-9 Establishing a "Supreme Investment Council," tasked with restructuring the philosophy of attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and stimulating domestic investment.

-10 Establishing a "Generations Fund" to safeguard the rights of future generations to oil and natural resources.

-11 Integrating and enhancing the role of the insurance sector within the national economy.

-12 Optimally expanding the investment in minerals and non-oil natural resources.

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Axis IV: Energy

First: Electricity

1. Comprehensive reform of the electricity sector across the production, transmission, and distribution segments; this entails reviewing the operational mechanisms of each segment, as well as the subsidies provided to this service, in terms of both expenditures and revenues, with the aim of achieving a benchmark cost per unit of electrical energy.

2. Reviewing investment projects within the production sector to ensure their maximum utilization in strengthening the electrical grid and meeting the growing demand for electricity. This includes securing the necessary types and quantities of conventional fuels for these projects, while simultaneously focusing on hybrid power generation—incorporating field-based renewable energy sources—to reduce emissions and lower production costs.

3. Achieving diversification and self-reliance in securing a continuous and sustainable energy supply, with a specific focus on developing domestic natural gas production in accordance with a defined timeline established in coordination with the Ministry of Oil. This effort is to be complemented by enhancing electrical interconnections and extending the natural gas pipeline network to neighboring countries.

4. Engaging the private sector in investing in the electricity distribution sector and transitioning toward a "Smart Grid" system. The objective is to rationalize consumption, minimize technical and non-technical losses, and maximize revenue collection for consumed energy, while simultaneously reviewing electricity tariffs to ensure consideration for vulnerable groups and individuals with limited incomes.

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Oil and Gas

II.

1. Establish strategic partnerships with international oil companies based on a model that ensures the realization of national interests.

2. Complete associated gas projects, increase their production, and raise the rate of flaring reduction to help meet domestic demand and minimize imports.

3. Strengthen infrastructure to increase and diversify export outlets by constructing and interconnecting pipeline networks, as well as by expanding, upgrading, and increasing the storage capacities of export terminals.

4. Work toward the enactment of the Oil and Gas Law.

5. Implement the "Law on Private Investment in Crude Oil Refining No. 64 of 2007" to increase refining capacity at oil refineries and boost the volume of refined petroleum product exports.

6. Maximize revenues through an integrated value chain by modernizing refineries and developing petrochemical industries.

7. Increase the rate of self-sufficiency in refined petroleum products and natural gas, reduce imports, and redirect the funds previously spent on imports toward generating revenues that support exports.

8. Complete the construction of fixed gas import and export terminals at the Grand Faw Port.

9. Develop manufacturing industries and integrate the oil and gas sectors into industrial value chains.

Fifth Pillar: Industry

1. Undertake legislative and regulatory reforms that contribute to restoring the economic role of the industrial sector and increasing its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

2. Focus on industrial diversification, secure the necessary infrastructure for industrial projects, reduce reliance on oil, and create new job opportunities that align with economic prosperity.

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3. Supporting strategic industries (food, pharmaceutical, and construction) and restarting stalled state-owned factories.

4. Streamlining administrative procedures and the issuance of licenses that impact the operations of local industrial projects.

5. Granting preferential incentives to export-oriented industries, labor-intensive projects utilizing local workforce, and environmentally friendly initiatives.

6. Activating the role of the Export Support Fund and the policy for protecting domestic products.

7. Combating product dumping and bolstering the competitiveness of domestic industry in a manner that contributes to its development.

8. Adopting a collaborative industrial partnership approach between public and private sector institutions, and developing industrial cities.

**Theme Six: Agriculture and Water**

1. Restoring the foundations of agricultural production—recognizing it as a vital economic sector and a key contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—by adopting modern mechanisms and methods for farming and irrigation, in accordance with a plan designed to ensure maximum food security.

2. Leveraging and harnessing Iraq’s economic and political relations with upstream riparian nations to maximize benefits for Iraq, and directing these relations toward developing the agricultural sector and achieving water security.

3. Prioritizing livestock production and providing the necessary conditions for its success, thereby enhancing food security in its broadest sense, reducing reliance on imports, and creating employment opportunities for the Iraqi workforce.

4. Encouraging both domestic and foreign investment within the agricultural sector.

5. Rationalizing water usage across all sectors through the application of modern techniques, and preventing wastage in applications that squander this resource. ...vital resources.

-6 Directing agricultural research institutions, universities, and specialized colleges toward the development of agricultural technologies capable of enhancing production efficiency and integrating supply chains related to agro-industries.

Axis VII: Governance, Institutional Reform, and Combating Corruption

-1 Strengthening the authority of the State and the independence of its institutions, and firmly establishing the principle of the rule of law and equality before it.

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2. Establishing a comprehensive national program for institutional reform and combating administrative and financial corruption, based on firm and clear legal and oversight mechanisms that ensure the accountability of all those implicated and the recovery of public rights, by adopting the principle of parallel financial investigations.

3. Adopting institutional governance in the management of ministries and public entities—through defining responsibilities, establishing procedural manuals and clear decision-making pathways, and implementing periodic monitoring and evaluation systems—in a manner that enhances citizen trust in the State and ensures equitable access to services and opportunities.

4. Strengthening the integrity and transparency framework by developing the capabilities and operational mechanisms of oversight bodies, thereby contributing to the reduction of financial corruption and ensuring the protection of public funds.

5. Enhancing the efficiency of government performance and reducing bureaucracy through the adoption of comprehensive digital transformation programs, and by activating standards for performance, institutional evaluation, quality, governance, risk management, and compliance.

6. Establishing a national digital ecosystem for data and information management, and integrating it into the decision-making process.

7. Empowering administrative and financial decentralization within a disciplined framework that enhances the efficiency of governorates in delivering services.

**Theme Eight: Education**

1. Elevating the standard of both public and private education to align with current transformations and the requirements of the labor market.

2. Continuing the school construction program funded through the Framework Agreement between Iraq and China.

3. Integrating skills development into the framework of vocational training, and establishing entrepreneurial projects, business incubators, and science cities.

4. Launching a national initiative to enhance the capabilities of teaching and academic staff. -5 Reducing the gap in the need for schools—particularly in remote areas—and adopting flexible, rapidly implementable mechanisms, such as digital learning environments.

-6 Launching intensive projects to support the education of students with special needs, covering all educational stages to ensure equitable inclusivity in education.

-7 Expanding—both horizontally and vertically—the range of modern academic disciplines offered at public and private universities.

-8 Supporting scholarship programs for critical disciplines, backing scientific research and its centers, and strengthening the role of independent research institutes.

-9 Launching a national literacy program.

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Axis Nine: Health and Medical Services

1. Improve the quality of primary healthcare services, make them accessible to all citizens, and ensure their equitable distribution and reach to remote areas, villages, and rural regions.

2. Expand the health insurance system to enhance medical and therapeutic services and ensure the availability of medicines.

3. Monitor and evaluate the experience of hospital management and operations, drawing upon global expertise.

4. Complete stalled hospital and health center projects.

5. Activate medical and health oversight and supervision programs for both public and private institutions.

6. Modernize and renovate government hospitals—specifically in terms of performance—to deliver substantive medical services, develop health technologies, and ensure the availability of medicines, thereby improving the quality of life.

7. Modernize the local pharmaceutical industry, specialized medical fields (particularly rare specialties), and research and development programs.

Axis Ten: Social Safety Nets and Poverty Alleviation

1. Update legislation governing the labor market to ensure both flexibility and protection simultaneously, thereby contributing to a reduction in unemployment rates.

2. Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the social safety net and its operational mechanisms to ensure optimal benefit for eligible recipients; furthermore, modernize the methodologies for targeted support to impoverished classes and social safety nets through food assistance, health insurance, employment, and training programs.

3. Facilitate a gradual transition from direct subsidies to economic empowerment by supporting entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and microfinance initiatives for impoverished and vulnerable populations.

4. Utilize the National Human Development Report and the results of the population census to elevate individual indicators regarding income levels, education, and health. 

Axis XI: Telecommunications and Information Technology

1. Develop telecommunications infrastructure and establish interconnected government data centers to ensure the secure and efficient hosting of national systems, databases, and government applications.

2. Launch a national strategy for comprehensive digital transformation, in collaboration with specialized international institutions.

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3. Adopting digital identity and launching the National Data Governance Framework in Iraq, thereby ensuring the seamless exchange of data—facilitated by electronic signatures—and the digital automation of procedures and services, as part of the comprehensive digital transformation project.

4. Expanding the utilization of government cloud computing and adopting unified national standards for both government and private sector systems and applications.

5. Empowering national centers dedicated to "Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence," and enhancing their institutional and technical capabilities.

6. Launching the National Mobile Telephony Licensing Project in partnership with the Iraqi private sector.

7. Leveraging Iraq’s unique geopolitical location to serve as an international connectivity hub for global data traffic and a regional center for data exchange.

8. Strengthening the regulatory and oversight role of the Communications and Media Commission within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, and regulating content on social media platforms to foster social stability.

**Theme XII: Human Rights, Women, and Children**

1. Strengthening the human rights framework in Iraq, grounded in the principles of respect for human dignity, guaranteed equality, non-discrimination, and the empowerment of women—recognizing them as active and essential partners in development and decision-making—in alignment with the Iraqi Constitution, international conventions, and societal values.

2. Eliminating all forms of violence and discrimination against women and children through the rule of law and accountability for violations; enacting legislation to combat domestic violence; and fostering a culture of human rights within state institutions and society at large.

3. Developing leadership training programs for women engaged in government and political work. 4. Strengthening the role of local and international civil society organizations in the fields of human rights and the protection of women and children; and establishing an independent body for civil society affairs, tasked with formulating a long-term plan to support their activities, empower them, and evaluate their social role.

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Theme 13: Youth and Sports

-1 Enhancing the state of sports and elevating Iraq’s image across all international sporting arenas, while providing the necessary support to all national teams through the National Olympic Committee of Iraq and the various sports federations.

-2 Assisting in the design of funding models for sports clubs to enable them to cover their operational activities and ensure their long-term sustainability through their own internal resources.

-3 Supporting youth initiatives and establishing vocational skills centers to empower young people with the competencies required to meet the demands of the labor market.

-4 Fostering institutional empowerment and strengthening the role of youth in decision-making processes through digital platforms and youth councils.

-5 Revitalizing the role of youth forums by organizing activities and events designed to enhance and develop their potential across all fields, with a particular focus on initiatives that reinforce national identity and the spirit of belonging.

Theme 14: Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities

-1 Reinforcing Iraq’s civilizational and cultural standing as a nation with deep historical roots within the broader history of humanity.

-2 Reviving Iraq’s cultural heritage and civilizational symbols through all local and international events—thereby restoring the active presence of this heritage among the nations of the world—and working toward the repatriation of stolen antiquities.

-3 Developing existing Iraqi museums and establishing new ones—both traditional and virtual—to house Iraqi antiquities and showcase them to visitors.

-4 Prioritizing the development of Iraq’s tourism sector, transforming it into a significant source of national revenue, while simultaneously leveraging its role in highlighting national identity as the primary gateway for discovering Iraq’s rich civilizational heritage. -5 Developing cultural projects, highlighting national identity, and adopting the concept of "cultural security"—leveraging, in this regard, the role of culture within Iraqi society as the embodiment of Iraq’s civilizational depth.

-6 Prioritizing the preservation and development of heritage sites, as well as cultural and historical centers.

-7 Collaborating with unions, federations, and associations concerned with cultural and heritage affairs, and empowering them to sustain their cultural and creative activities that serve to reinforce the spirit of Iraqi culture.

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**I. Framework for Curriculum Implementation**

1. The Ministerial Curriculum stems from a comprehensive, overarching vision of the Government—constituting a national commitment and pledge made before the Honorable Council of Representatives—to exert every effort to implement it in a spirit of discipline and responsibility, and through the concerted efforts and unified resolve of the various political forces. 2. Pursuant to the provisions of Article (1/38) of the Council of Ministers’ Rules of Procedure No. (2) of 2019:

In order to organize, facilitate the implementation of, and monitor the Ministerial Program, the Government—upon receiving the vote of confidence—shall formulate a detailed governmental program based on said Ministerial Program. This detailed program shall encompass all ministries, independent bodies, entities not affiliated with a specific ministry, the Kurdistan Region, and the governorates not incorporated into a region, in accordance with a comprehensive, inclusive, and integrated national matrix comprising: priorities, objectives, programs and initiatives, procedures, performance indicators, timelines, costs, funding sources, responsibilities, and supporting entities.

3. The Federal Government shall possess full authority to amend the priorities of both the Ministerial Program and the detailed governmental program in accordance with the exigencies of the supreme national interest and under circumstances of extreme necessity (including security imperatives, financial exigencies, and *force majeure*).

4. All ministries, independent bodies, the Kurdistan Region, and the governorates not incorporated into a region are committed to achieving the objectives, tasks, and responsibilities incumbent upon them, in strict compliance with applicable legislation, national priorities, and established national parameters.

5. The implementation of the Ministerial Program—across all its thematic axes—is contingent upon and inextricably linked to the allocation of the necessary financial resources for its execution within the framework of the General State Budget.

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