Iraq Advances Legal Framework for Development Road Project
By John Lee.
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Wednesday to review the legal framework governing the Development Road Project and its associated initiatives.
The Prime Minister received a detailed briefing from the project team on legal and technical requirements, including construction standards and operational procedures. He emphasised the need to urgently finalise comprehensive management and operations models that align with modern technologies and international best practices.
A specialised committee has been formed to draft the legal frameworks, working in coordination with US-based consultancy Oliver Wyman, which is supporting the project as an advisor.
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