64-page Report on IMF Iraq Findings
In a follow-up to last week's report on the state of the Iraqi economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a more comprehensive 64-page report on its findings.
The full document package includes: A Press Release.
The Staff Report prepared by a staff team of the IMF for the Executive Board's consideration on a lapse of time basis, following discussions that ended on May 13, 2025, with the officials of Iraq on economic developments and policies. Based on information available at the time of these discussions, the staff report was completed on June 11, 2025.
An Informational Annex prepared by the IMF staff.
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(Source: IMF)
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