Iraq's poverty rate declines to 10.8%
During a conference held to discuss a report on poverty, Tamim explained that the study directly contributes to identifying fundamental requirements and increasing individuals' standards of living across the country based on the priorities it highlights, the state-run news agency (INA) reported.
The government seeks to carry out programs to continue lowering the poverty rate, according to Tamim.
The spokesperson for the Iraqi Ministry of Planning, Abdul Zahra al-Hindawi, said earlier that the decrease in poverty levels in Iraq is an outcome of the government's initiatives over the last several years, which included upgrading the social security network, strengthening the ration card system, and providing services to disadvantaged communities.
As part of its efforts to reduce poverty, the government has supported the education sector by providing monthly grants to families with children at different educational stages, resulting in the enrollment of a large number of children from low-income families in schools.
The Planning Ministry will soon unveil a fresh national strategy to tackle poverty in Iraq between 2026 and 2030.
The strategy consists of policies and key measures aimed at improving the poor's living conditions in housing, health, education, income, and food security, as well as addressing climate change, assisting vulnerable groups, and empowering women.
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