Iraq reviews projects financed by World Bank
The two sides met on the sidelines of their participation in the 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) taking place from April 21 to 26, according to a statement cited by the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
The two sides committed to evaluating how these projects are being carried out, spotting any problems, and coming up with solutions to guarantee that they were finished on schedule.
The meeting addressed the government's top objectives for upcoming projects that the World Bank may fund, including waste management, renewable energy, and transportation projects, especially those involving the metro, airports, and railroads.
Sami and Dione talked about Iraq's human development, which will be included in the World Bank's plans to provide funding and start new initiatives in the fields of social protection, employment, health, and education.
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