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Rudaw Net
16-03-2025
- Business
- Rudaw Net
Iraq to launch 5-year anti-poverty plan as over 7 million live in destitution
Also in Iraq Iraq to finish phase one of Faw port project this year: Ministry Iraq first globally in number of palm trees Iraq begins 14 reconstruction projects in Shingal, Nineveh Sudani, Macron discuss visit to Baghdad A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq is set to launch a five-year plan aimed at combating poverty, after the results of a recent census showed that over seven million Iraqis live below the poverty line, a spokesperson from the planning ministry told Rudaw. "The plan will take into account multidimensional poverty," said Abdul-Zahra al-Hindawi on Thursday, explaining that beyond financial hardship, the strategy will address access to education, food, health, housing, and income. "In each of these key aspects, policies and measures will be implemented," Hindawi stressed. The plan is expected to go into effect by the end of the first quarter of this year. In late February, the Iraqi Ministry of Planning announced the final results of the country's first general population census in 37 years, revealing that Iraq's population has reached 46.1 million. The census, which began in mid-November 2024 with the collection of basic household data, concluded in December with detailed surveys consisting of 70 questions posed by specialized teams. The results showed that Iraq's population has increased significantly, from 6.5 million in 1957, an increase of 39.6 million people. While poverty rates in Iraq have decreased from 20.5 percent in 2018 to 17.5 percent in 2024, Hindawi noted that the trends vary across different regions of the country. In the Kurdistan Region, poverty has increased in Sulaimani, rising from 4 percent to 8 percent, while in Erbil saw a modest uptick from 6.7 percent to 7.1 percent over the same period. Hindawi attributed this rise to economic conditions, including project shortages and the devaluation of the Iraqi dinar against the US dollar. "There will be actions and measures to support the poor and reduce poverty across Iraq, with good collaboration in this field within the Kurdistan Region," he added. Among Iraq's provinces, Muthanna remains the poorest, despite a decline in its poverty rate from 52 percent to 40 percent. Babil follows with a 37 percent poverty rate. However, poverty has significantly decreased in provinces such as Dhi Qar, Diwaniyah and Maysan. In Nineveh, poverty rates have dropped from over 50 percent to around 15 percent.
Rudaw Net
29-01-2025
- Business
- Rudaw Net
Iraq imports over 50 kilograms of gold daily: Ministry
Also in Iraq Kurdish minister slams Iraq for excluding Kurdistan from strategic project PM Sudani highlights Iraq's plans to boost energy sector Iraqi FM says KRG, Baghdad in ongoing budget, oil exports talks Iraq records lower rainfall in January A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq imports between 50 to 75 kilograms of gold daily excluding the Kurdistan Region, the planning ministry said on Wednesday, adding that gold imports are only allowed through airports. '50 to 70 kilograms of gold is imported daily through the airports,' Iraqi planning ministry spokesperson Abdul Zahra al-Hindawi told Rudaw. The imported gold arrives through Baghdad, Basra, Najaf, and Kirkuk airports, according to Hindawi. While the amount of gold imported does not include the Kurdistan Region, Hindawi said that the ministry has expressed its readiness to coordinate with authorities in the Region to organize the process and obtain accurate numbers. Gold is also imported through Erbil and Sulaimani airports, both of which have a center for inspecting gold and expensive jewels. Government regulations in Iraq only permit gold to be imported through the airports. In late December, a gold inspection center was opened in Kirkuk airport, which authorized the import of gold. Sheikh Mustafa Abdulrahman, president of the Kurdistan Region's Importers and Exporters Union, told Rudaw in December 2023 that the Kurdistan Region has become the center of gold trade in the region. Nahro Mohammed contributed to this report.
Rudaw Net
26-01-2025
- Business
- Rudaw Net
Iraq's poverty, unemployment rates dropped in 2023: Official
Also in Iraq PM Sudani, US-led coalition commander discuss joint cooperation Turkey awaits Iraq to designate PKK as terrorists: FM Palestinian ambassador thanks Iraq for supporting Gaza Turkish FM to visit Baghdad on Sunday A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq's poverty and unemployment rates declined in 2023 due to government measures, the planning ministry spokesperson announced on Sunday. This comes amid the country's preparations to release the detailed results of a recently-conducted census. "The poverty rate has dropped to 17.6 percent, compared to last year's 23 percent, and the unemployment rate has fallen from 16.5 percent to 14 percent,' Abdul Zahra al-Hindawi told Rudaw. The data was obtained from the results of the long-awaited population census, which was held in November, and information it had previously collected in less thorough data collection processes. Hindawi attributed the decline to government measures, including social welfare funds, food basket distributions for the poor, financial aid for students, and other initiatives. The final results are expected to include detailed information on health, education, employment, and housing conditions. Hindawi added that the ministry is working to hold a conference on February 24 to announce the detailed results of the census. Hindawi detailed that the central and southern provinces, such as Muthanna, Maysan, Diwaniyah, and Dhi Qar, are among the poorest. Nahro Mohammed contributed to this report.
