Tuesday, April 13, 2021

WOTS TUE APR 13 21 Iraq Central Bank: The importance of international technical support to implement financial and economic reforms

WOTS TUE APR 13 21   Iraq Central Bank: The importance of international technical support to implement financial and economic reforms

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 USD/IDR  14643.0000  14643.0000 14668.0000 14603.0000 14603.0000  41.0000 05:26

Things in the News:






Iraqi Articles:

Governor of the Central Bank meets a delegation from the French Development Agency

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Central Bank Governor Mostafa Ghaleb Makhaif met, on Tuesday, with a delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD) to discuss ways of joint cooperation.

In a statement received by Al-Iqtisad News, the Central Bank said that his governor assured "the delegation of the importance of international technical support to implement the financial and economic reforms presented in the white paper."

According to the statement, Ghalib suggested "holding a meeting between the French Development Agency and the private banking sector to define the area of joint cooperation."

For its part, the French Development Agency expressed its desire to establish a branch in Iraq to increase cooperation, as well as to provide loans for service and productive projects of the Iraqi government, and to provide funding for the public and private sectors, according to the statement.

It is reported that the French Development Agency (AFD) is a public institution for development financing that works to combat poverty and promote economic growth in developing countries


The central bank determines the remedies for the repercussions of raising the price of the dollar

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The Central Bank of Iraq, on Tuesday, identified the remedies for the repercussions of raising the price of the dollar, and supporting the ration card items by emphasizing the need for government support for local industry and agriculture.

The deputy governor of the Central Bank, Ihssan Shamran Al-Yasiri, said, according to the official agency, that "one of the demands of the World Bank during the negotiations to raise the exchange rate of the dollar is to reform the public financial departments, which are taxes, customs, levies and financing part of the financial savings achieved for the benefit of the vulnerable classes," stressing that " The need to improve the ration card items to reduce the damage caused by adjusting the exchange rate.

Al-Yasiri added, "It is possible to improve the ration card items by fighting corruption, and to limit the waste of Iraqi money in corrupt deals, because most of the ration items are national production such as rice, sugar, flour, oil and tomato paste," pointing out that "the government can invest the initiative to amend The exchange rate is through more support for the local industry and agriculture, after it obtained a competitive advantage of more than 23% against the importer of the products. Consequently, the importer is facing difficulty in competing with the local product. "

He continued, "The World Bank suggested to the Central Bank of Iraq to amend the dollar exchange rate to 160 thousand dinars for every 100 dollars, as it is the real price that the local market can settle upon compared to neighboring countries," indicating that


Central Bank: changing the exchange rate achieved the desired results

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On Tuesday, the Central Bank identified ways to improve the ration card items, while noting the need for the government to support local industry and agriculture.

The Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Ihssan Shamran Al-Yasiri, said in a statement to the official agency, which was followed by "Nass", (April 13, 2021), that "one of the demands of the World Bank during negotiations to raise the exchange rate of the dollar is to reform the public financial departments, which are taxes, customs, levies and financing part of the financial savings. Achieved in favor of the fragile classes, "stressing" the need to improve the ration card items to reduce the damage caused by adjusting the exchange rate. "  

He added that "it is possible to improve the ration card items by fighting corruption, and to limit the waste of Iraqi money in corrupt deals, because most of the ration items are national production such as rice, sugar, flour, oil and tomato paste," pointing out that "the government can invest the exchange rate adjustment initiative." Through more support for the local industry and agriculture after it obtained a competitive advantage of more than 23% against the importer of the products, and thus the importer is facing difficulty in competing with the local product. "  

He continued, "The World Bank suggested to the Central Bank of Iraq to amend the dollar exchange rate to 160 thousand dinars per 100 dollars, as it is the real price that the local market can settle on compared to neighboring countries," noting that "the central bank, through its study of the market and the living situation, found that The current value of the exchange rate is 145,000 suitable, and has actually achieved the desired results in monetary policy


Central Bank: The importance of international technical support to implement financial and economic reforms

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq, Mustafa Ghaleb, stressed on Tuesday the importance of international technical support to implement financial and economic reforms in the White Paper.

In a statement received by the Tigris, the Central Bank said, "His governor met with a delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD), and the two parties discussed ways of joint cooperation."

The governor assured the delegation, "the importance of international technical support to implement the financial and economic reforms presented in the white paper, proposing a meeting between the French Development Agency and the private banking sector to define the area of joint cooperation."

For its part, the French Development Agency expressed "its desire to establish a branch in Iraq to increase cooperation, as well as to provide loans for service and productive projects of the Iraqi government, and to provide financing for the public and private sectors."
It is reported that the French Development Agency (AFD) is a public institution for development financing that works to combat poverty and promote economic growth in developing countries.


The rise in oil and Brent crude prices is approaching the $ 64 threshold

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Oil prices recorded, on Tuesday, a noticeable increase, after data from China showed the growth of imports of the second largest consumer of oil in the world. 

Brent crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.35 percent, to $ 63.52 a barrel. 
US crude oil futures rose 23 cents, or 0.39 percent, to $ 59.93 a barrel.
China's exports grew at a strong pace last March in another boost to the country's economic recovery as global demand rebounded amid advances in COVID-19 vaccines worldwide, while import growth jumped to the highest level in four years.

Crude oil imports to China also jumped 21% in March from a low base of comparison a year ago as refineries ramped up operations amid strong demand for fuel as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.


CBI Update:  Just  a note:

They have been having auctions and the ISX has been trading regularly; the sites just don't update in time to put the information in this report, unless it is 
here.   

Click on the link above for the latest update.

The CBI for rate is 1460

The currency auction For April 13th , 2021 total sales amount $ 187,290,000

including   $ 14,890,000. CASH 

ISX Update:   

www.isx-iq.net/

Shares Traded: not updated for today
Value Traded: not updated for today 

4-13-2021   Newshound Guru Kaperoni   ...The dinar exchange rate is the dinar exchange rate.  The word..."program rate"...was taken from IMF consultations with Iraq that referred to agreements...it is not some temporary exchange rate in anticipation of some significant other rate or RV...
4-12-2021   Newshound Guru MilitiaMan  There are massive demonstrations on going, etc...Everyone knows that going to a market economy is based on the country being Article 8 Compliant with freedom of capital movement.   We see proof of that now in the markets and the implementation of projects. Massive ones!! Port of Faw, GE, etc... They didn’t agree on the financing at a program rate, imo.

4-12-2021  Intel Guru Footforward   ...the dinar rate...will be one to one...I very specifically tell people it's my opinion it can't be that... [reference Footforward post 3-31-2021]

4-12-2021   Newshound Guru MilitiaMan   Article:  "Adapt to the exchange rate"  Quotes:  "except by liberalizing the exchange rate and creating monetary stability in an atmosphere of freedom of exchange and circulation"; "...which is likely to adopt the method of "floatation."  This article is so very telling. We have seen they increased their reserves. They have found that the political banter of late created an environment that Investors, I.E., "COUNTRIES" were not pleased with which created instability. Now that the budget has been signed and about ready to be opened, they returned in full force.  Kahdimi did the rounds recently and for good reason. The region not only knows it is show time but, the world does now imo... Those that wrote the feasibility study for the country, have the reigns now and will float the currency while the reconstruction effort is underway. They want stability and will get it with a stable exchange rate that is not 1460...imo...  This is a rock star article! They will have to show us the color of the money too. It is coming...imo.

4-12-2021   Intel Guru MarkZ   [via PDK]  I have been able to confirm with contacts on the ground in different regions in Iraq...Bagdad, Kurdistan and Fallugia…that there are no changes in the rate on the street yet. I have contacted platform traders and What they are showing on some of the larger platforms is some of the nations are already trading with Iraq on a 1 to 1 basis with the US dollar…this is important because it signals exactly where we are headed. We do not know the timing…nobody does...But, we think it can be as early as this week. I was also being told that they are already trading cash dinar and selling oil with a revaluation of 1 to 1.   This is a enormous change and a huge step and it has me beyond a little bit excited. We could see a serious change in value at any moment. [post 2 of 2]

4-12-2021   Intel Guru MarkZ   [via PDK]   [Is this our lucky day?]   I sure hope it’s our lucky day. There is a lot going on. Was the budget in the Gazette Saturday…. NO.  There was an announcement that the budget was passed in the Gazette on Saturday with commentary…but nothing official.  There were articles this weekend from Iraq that referred to the RV of the Dinar in “past tense”... This is important. They refer to the dinar as “The strongest Currency in the Region”...wow…kuwait has been the strongest currency in the region recently at a rate of about $3.31 to the USD... [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]

4-12-2021   Newshound Guru MilitiaMan  Article:  "After April 9, 2003 .. Prospects for Financial Development and Existing Challenges"   Quote:  "...the issuance of the new currency, which resulted in** raising the price of the Iraqi dinar and making it get out of the prison in which he lived during the era of the previous regime, and his purchasing power improved rapidly, with financial and economic measures taken." And that "the Iraqi dinar, after 18 years, has become stronger than many currencies of neighboring countries, and others, regionally and globally, with the availability of a monetary block that is good compared to the Current circumstances..."   Let that start to sink in... The issuance of a new currency...One where they raised the price of the IQD... But be sure, imo...they are telling us what has been done and in my opinion to be exposed...imo!...(wink)







Catnip's Corner:
Happy Tuesday!! Here are my "snippets" for Tuesday, April 13.
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Lynn :)
aka catnip

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ARTICLE 1 (from PM Kadhimi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi chairs the meeting of the Supreme Committee for National Health and Safety

Today, Monday, the Supreme Committee for National Health and Safety held a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, Mr. Mustafa Al-Kazemi, during which the developments of the epidemiological situation in the country were discussed and a number of decisions were taken regarding them.

During the meeting, Mr. Al-Kazemi explained the seriousness of the health situation in the country, in light of the significant increase in the number of injuries, indicating that the epidemic is a challenge to Iraq and the whole world.

His Excellency explained that the rate of infection with the Coronavirus is constantly increasing, and the measures taken do not give the required results, indicating at the same time the importance of observing the economic conditions of citizens and being careful not to harm their status.

The Prime Minister affirmed that the government is keen to provide the vaccine to immunize against the virus and limit the spread of the pandemic, and it is necessary for the citizen to go to take the vaccine with a high commitment to preventive measures to protect himself and his community.

The Minister of Health, Dr. Hassan Al-Tamimi, gave a presentation on the epidemiological situation of the Corona epidemic and the measures taken by the ministry to reduce infections.

After extensive discussions about the development of the epidemiological situation throughout the country, the committee, on the recommendation of the Ministry of Health, took a number of important decisions that would limit the spread of the Corona virus with the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan.

First / The imposition of a partial curfew in the blessed month of Ramadan from eight in the evening to five in the morning for the first three weeks of the holy month, while allowing home delivery service in restaurants.

Second: Imposing a comprehensive curfew on Fridays and Saturdays every week, with the exception of pharmacies, foodstuff stores, fruit and vegetable stores, and bakeries, and allowing them to carry out their work until seven in the evening while allowing home delivery service to restaurants.

Third: Tightening the follow-up of the implementation of procedures by the health control teams and the security forces, and accountability for violators.

Fourth / directing the health institutions departments of their employees in hospitals and health centers to bring proof that the person was infected with Covid-19 disease, with the result of a negative PCR examination, that was conducted within a week or what proves he was vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine, to allow them to work starting from the date of 1 - May 2021, and the director of the department or health institution is responsible for implementing and following up these procedures.

Fifth / Examination of all incoming patients and their companions with a PCR examination, in the absence of evidence that they have been vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine.

Sixth / Making the vaccination of all people working in stores, restaurants, malls, factories, factories and the rest of the places subject to health control, one of the conditions for renewing the granting of health permits to these places and giving them a period until May 1, 2021, and then holding accountable all places subject to health control in the event of any worker who is not He has evidence:

A- He is vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine.

B- With regard to people who have evidence of contraindications to vaccination, such as pregnant women and other contraindications, or the presence of evidence that they have Covid-19 disease during the last three months, with a PCR or CT-scan, and it is necessary to have a negative PCR examination, which was conducted within a week.

A: The supervisory authorities in the Ministry of Health, with the support of the security forces, must hold accountable violators for applying health conditions in accordance with the Public Health Law and the decisions of the Supreme Committee for National Health and Safety.

Seventh / Not to allow the practice of work in pharmacies, drug stores, laboratories and private clinics, including radiology clinics, private hospitals and others, starting from the date of May 1, 2021, in the event:

A - There is no evidence that he is free from Covid-19 disease, with the result of a negative PCR examination that was conducted within a week.

B - There is no evidence of being vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine.

A - The supervisory authorities in the Ministry of Health and the relevant syndicates (Doctors Syndicate, Dental Syndicate, Pharmacists Syndicate) should follow up their implementation, hold violators accountable, and close offending places in accordance with the laws and instructions in force.

Eighth / Not to allow citizens to review ministries and departments of a crowded nature with auditors and large human gatherings (retirement department, traffic directorates, passport directorates, civil and national status directorates, etc.), as well as not allowing their employees to work starting from April 20, 2021, in the event:

A - There is no evidence that he is free from Covid-19 disease, with the result of a negative PCR examination that was conducted within a week.

B - There is no evidence of being vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine.

C - The ministries and agencies not associated with a ministry and all governorates bear the responsibility of implementing the procedures and following up on their employees and promising the violating employee in absentia without a salary.

Ninth / Sports clubs do not allow the presence of any of the players unless they present the vaccination card for the Covid-19 vaccine.

Tenth / Coordination between the Ministries of Education and Scientific Research with the Ministry of Health regarding conducting campaigns to vaccinate the covered groups of faculty and students.

Eleventh / The Hajj and Umrah Authority does not register any of the citizens wishing to perform the Umrah and Hajj unless it is proven that he has obtained the vaccination card with the Covid-19 vaccine

Twelfth / Urging the ministries and entities not associated with a ministry and the governorates, all their employees, to be vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine.

Thirteenth / Calling upon the sincere societal forces of students of religious sciences, tribal sheikhs, intellectuals, activists and media professionals to assume the national and moral responsibility in raising awareness and not being silent in light of the continuing dangerous epidemiological situation.

Fourteenth / Calling all media channels, governmental and private institutions, and civil society organizations to make efforts to urge citizens to adhere to preventive measures, and to encourage citizens to take the vaccine in approved health centers and hospitals.

Fifteenth / Application of the provisions of Article 240 of Penal Code No. 111 of 1969, as amended, related to violating orders and instructions, and authorizing the security forces in support of health teams and their application against the citizens in violation in the event that they fail to pay fines.

Sixteenth / The joint operations command, the Baghdad Operations Command, the Ministry of Interior and the National Security Agency will continue to support the health teams in their monitoring rounds and follow-up on the implementation of preventive measures in public places, restaurants, malls, cafes and others during official working hours and outside.

Seventeenth / Reducing work hours in state departments by one hour during the blessed month of Ramadan.

Media Office of the Prime Minister
April 12, 2021

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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)

Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance @AliH_Allawi discusses with representatives of ministries & relevant authorities the stages of implementing the White Paper for economic & financial reform, to ensure that the reform programme proceeds according to the approved plans.


Excerpts from the speech of the Prime Minister and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, @MAKadhimi, during the international scientific conference of the @IraqiCTS
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ARTICLE 3

The Federal Court is preparing to hold its first session .. The provincial councils and budget appeals await them

4/11/2021 18:08 • 
[Baghdad-Where]
The Federal Supreme Court is preparing to hold its first session in its new formation tomorrow, after its members took the constitutional oath in front of the President of the Republic, Barham Salih.
According to sources, "there are several files awaiting the Federal Court, including the appeal submitted by members of the dissolved provincial councils of Parliament's decision to dissolve it, as well as appeals in several paragraphs of the current year budget law.
She added, "The work of the court has been suspended for nearly a year, and therefore there are many cases awaiting the new formation for consideration."
Regarding the work of the court, the legal expert Tariq Harb said, "It remains that the work of the court is governed by the constitution and not by the law, that is, that which is against the constitution, and what is against the law falls within its jurisdiction according to Article 93 of the constitution. For example, there is nothing contrary to the constitution in the parliament’s decision to dismiss members of councils. The governorates, the parliament has not abolished the constitution’s ruling on provincial councils, has not amended the constitution, and has not issued anything contrary to the constitution, which did not specify a period for the work of members of the provincial councils. Rather, it decided to demobilize these councilors until new elections are held, after two years have passed since they completed their four-year term of office and the members of the provincial councils remain for a period of six For years despite the completion of the period, it violates the principle stated in Article (5) of the Constitution, which requires the transfer of power. "
He added, "Parliament's decision is constitutional, even if it deviates from the governorate election law, which decided to continue them because this is a legal issue. It does not fall within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court because the jurisdiction of this court is in decisions that violate the constitution and the parliament's decision is in line with the constitution, and what contradicts the constitution does not enter into its jurisdiction." .
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ARTICLE 4

Mr. Sistani's office announces next Wednesday, the first day of Ramadan
Localities - 04-12-2021 07:26 PM 

The office of the religious authority, Sayyid Ali al-Sistani, in Najaf, announced next Wednesday the first day of the month of Ramadan.

A statement by Sayyid al-Sistani's office received by the Tigris stated that “tomorrow is Tuesday the completion of the holy month of Sha'ban, and Wednesday (4/14/2021 AD) is the first of the blessed month of Ramadan 1442 AH.”

The Iraqi Sunni Endowment was announced earlier, tomorrow, Tuesday, the first day of the month of Ramadan.

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