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Dr. peace come on the economic expert in the industry, economic programs, Haorenaha theme in the (industry economic programs) and tried with knowing committed features picture of the economic program, which is moving forward on the basis of the new landscape of economic reality ... .She said starting us : we suffer major flaw reflected in the essential point is the absence of economic programs of the parties involved in the life of Iraq.
* ذلك؟Q : What implications of this?
- .. - Consequence, the loss of economic policies, which go reins life in the Iraqi least the economic side, and if Mawalimuna indications that the policies in concepts, are intended to (methods and procedures) followed by hand in the file, imagine the danger to remain aloof from such policies ..

* هل * Do you think that the forces involved in the political scene now, it was clear economic programs before the elections?
- ..- Those forces did not have the economic programs and clear-cut, meaning that it put the economic signals, within their political, and economic develop programs directed towards specific goals attained, and therefore believe that the programs that track now, is, in fact, not programs but are reactions to certain acts, The sense that action in the face of crisis, and not ways to avoid creating a crisis, and evidence in the case file of oil derivatives ..
* * Is this talk applies to the current government?
- نعم..- Yes .. ..I mean, the lack of economic programs of the government ..
* * Since Tvsrin this body of economic legislation on the Iraqi economy?
- هذه ..- Formulaic these issues since the state administration law, any sense that specific indicators for specific ways in the management of Iraq's economy and the completion of its transition to a market economy, but, as you know, can it be done without legislative framework .. ..The legislative framework and according to the Iraqi constitution does not guarantee only the parliament, so they waited until we have an elected parliament to exercise its role and powers of the legislative and begin the adoption of such plans by the laws of the most important investment law and the law of oil and gas, which expects approval ..
* * This dilemma how much of the transition to a market economy?
- ان الاقتصاد ..- That the Iraqi economy already distorted economy .. ورث لبطالةWurth chronic diseases manifested in foreign debt, unemployment
..Non-structural diversity, and its dependence on a single source of yield, high volume contribution of the services sector and the decline in the contribution of the productive sectors such as agriculture and industry .. ومتهاThis is why those concerned to think, and this is what indeed happened, to think about how to save the Iraqi economy, which appeared in the selection of a market economy, and for the purpose of completing this transition process, it is imperative to accomplish some of the legislation to ensure the right economic climate and guarantor of the success of this process of transition and continuity
* هل معين؟* Do you have an idea about a specific economic program?
- ..- Completion of the program depends on whether economic projects implemented by the private sector or the government sector to absorb these projects, the largest number of manpower currently unemployed and hence reduce the volume of unemployment and income generation for such employment, which contributes to the process stimulate demand wheel solving social problems of the phenomenon of economic engagement, and highlighted the sector could begin is the housing sector, for the completion of housing projects and integrated giants, Will we find days of thinking to implement such projects, rather than to see in (Alesbetaitlat) Kenshatat individual ministers cushion ..
* * Why the housing sector?
- ..- This sector could be reaping the benefits of the dual, in the sense that these benefits on the inputs and outputs hand, the advantage of the housing sector from other service sectors that require more manpower and therefore resorting to such projects to a reasonable proportion absorbed by unemployment, that has become a real problem threatening the Iraqi economy .. ..The outputs of the housing sector, is in its simplest form .. في..Completion of housing units, the first Mataml to resolve the crisis seriously threatens the reality of the Iraqi family, a housing crisis, and a series of gains might not be the last, the security group, where the stability of the Iraqi citizen, and increase relates disbelieving government, it would then be part of the political process-economic But wrinkled Applied .. ..We need, as shown, for programs to Atakafl us operating, but have other inputs of public benefit .. It also Angosad so only to identify economic outlook problem income generation, although it is one aspect of the solution, but there remains the social impact of economic accomplishment, It Maidah when we complete the requirements of the housing sector, Maitrafiq with projects to enhance the status of the building and construction sector .. من..On the other hand, we need to cash programs are absorbing quantities of excess liquidity in the market and promote advanced banking habits, so as to ensure the transition to the ranks of using cash evolving (instruments, credit cards .. etc.) which is tantamount to society higher degrees of sophistication cash at the same time withdraw cash surplus before in circulation, which makes it influential in bringing about a balance between demand and supply on the currency, promoting the value of the Iraqi dinar one hand, and to achieve a higher value of the real income of the Iraqi citizen on the other hand ..
* ع؟* Where is the reality?
- المسألة..- From the outset, the issue lacks the focus to look to standardize and clarify the economic picture of the Iraqi scene, since the problem of determining the relevant objectives, policies and ways of achievement of the Iraqi economy, in the sense .. ماBramgnatwicker to the economic program and clear, where there is no specification of the goal, Is it required to determine rate of economic growth? وكم يكون ذلك؟How is that? وهلارمة؟Is the required fee tight monetary policy? ..Will define strict tax policy? .. ..All these, which received wide example, was not specific when the government recognizes their tasks, because they (the government) did not have a vision of the economic program and clear .. . And therefore when you deal with the economic variables, for example conditions of the World Bank and the circumstances of the Paris Club, you will your software-based economic visions these parties and not to see economic decisionmakers
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Intelligence Alkordih statement to the citizens of the territory of Kurdstan

(صوت العراق) - 16-05-2007

(Voice of Iraq) - 16-05-2007

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Arbil : appealed to the Kurdish intelligence agency in a statement issued yesterday citizens of Kurdistan to cooperate with the local security forces to confront the terrorist forces which seek as described, to turn Kurdistan into something like the rest of the hot spots in Iraq, the aim of blocking the path of political and economic advancement achieved in the past two years, as well as the elimination of opportunities for the implementation of Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution on normalizing conditions demilitarized zones of the territory of Kurdistan broadcast chaos.

The statement pointed out that "the security forces in the region and the fruitful cooperation with the citizens managed during the past two years dimensions of the evils of terrorism on the territory of terrorists and foil schemes which provided an opportunity to achieve significant progress in the economic and physical flow across hundreds of foreign companies to Kurdistan has almost become a gateway to the global trade in Iraq, and this was reflected progress in the global media positively, and this was what raised concern and displeasure enemies of Kurdistan who have dedicated all their efforts to destabilize security and stability, and security of their conversion to what looks like the rest of Iraq, the tense and deteriorating security. " The statement stressed that "the current wave of terrorism aimed at all components of national, religious and political groups in Kurdistan to be targeted by the political and economic progress and obstacles to the implementation of Article 140 of the Constitution, therefore, required that all segments of society Kurdish position is clear and firm against those terrorist threats."

The statement, "We have seen some days before terrorist attempts in the Kurdish areas of Mosul and assured us that the intentions of the terrorists to transfer the wave of violence and terrorism within the territory of Kurdistan and the Kurdish areas on article 140 of the Constitution, but with the agency to protect the security of the region will make every effort to confront terrorist forces, It calls citizens to cooperate with security agencies to monitor any suspicious movements in the markets and neighborhoods, villages and roads and inform the security forces or Peshmargas so, and also calls for cooperation with checkpoints at the entrances and exits Kurdish cities, In the event of any terrorist operations not approaching the sites of those operations for fear of subsequent attacks exploiting crowds. "

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Iraq completed the requirements to join WTO

(صوت العراق) - 16-05-2007

(Voice of Iraq) - 16-05-2007

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Baghdad (May 16) and the agency (Lucky) - Italian News said the Iraqi Ministry of Trade that it completed all the mechanisms and laws and legislations that allow it to join the World Trade Organization. Quoted in a statement distributed today, Wednesday, to the media, the Iraqi Trade Minister Abdel Sudanese farmers say that several sessions of negotiations with the aforementioned organization will be held in Switzerland during the month of May to discuss the current preparations and the required mechanisms created by the ministry to complete accession to the WTO, including the answer to questions sent to Iraq earlier, He explained the operations update laws and legislations that rose to the Cabinet to be supportive of Iraq's participation in these negotiations. The Sudanese, in a press statement, that "the Iraqi government issued several laws that serve the Iraqi economy, the liberalization process and facilitate coordination with the global economy him, especially after the investment law which will have positive benefits for future economic movement in all governorates." The Sudanese "importance of the presence in Iraq of such international organizations after several years away" and expressed his wishes for "the benefit to serve Iraq and the economy", and then determine the feasibility of such a presence in international organizations, according to the statement. The World Trade Organization had declared the end of last year, Iraq's acceptance as an observer in preparation for giving full membership after completing some shortcomings in its economic development.

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Thanks for all of News Posters. I appreciate the fact that you are keeping RolClub members informed with the latest news. There are some nice articles being posted today that IMO are reason for optimism. If I understand correctly, it appears that parliament is to reconvene next week on 5/22. I believe there is a reason to hold further optimism that the HCL and constitution amendments will be passed next week. Am I alone in thinking this?

Kerkuki denies postponement of the implementation of Article 140 to the public

(صوت العراق) - 16-05-2007

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Iraq : Kerkuki denies postponement of the implementation of Article 140 to next year

Irbil (May 16) and the agency (Lucky) Italian News - The Deputy Chairman of Parliament of Kurdistan, the reports about the postponement of the implementation of article 140 of the normalization of conditions in Kirkuk, stressing that "we have adequate time for implementation and termination during the remainder of this year." The Iraqi constitution has set the end of 2007 the date of the expiration of three stages of the normalization process, which would end with a popular referendum to decide the fate of the city, But some media circles quoted government sources as saying that Baghdad had requested the offices of the article 140 to prepare lists of names coming from Arab countries for the purpose of allocating the necessary payments to compensate them in next year's budget 2008 and this is what he deems Kurds inconsistent with the dates established by the Constitution to eliminate the problem of Kirkuk. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Kamal Kerkuki, during his meeting with a delegation from the Association today (Beiraq) cultural Turkmen in Kirkuk, said that "there are attempts by some parties hostile view to achieving self-interests at the expense of Arabs and Turkmen in Kirkuk, they merely dissenting voice does not reflect the interest of the population of Kirkuk. There are more than 12 thousand family of Arab cinema has shown willingness to return to their previous order to facilitate the process of normalization. " Kerkuki and stressed that "there are no obstacles or impediments to the implementation of Article 140, there are four resolutions issued by the Higher Committee for normalizing that define the initial stages of the normalization process, and disputes over ownership could be resolved through the legal process continuing need only to the decision of the Supreme Committee for the start of its implementation." It "does not matter if the resolution of such disputes over property before or after the referendum on the fate of the city because they will in accordance with the law, we live in a federation and would not impede the issue normalization process and could be addressed quickly, it is important first to determine who is eligible to vote in the referendum, and then complete the process.

And on the correction of the geographical situation of the province and the restoration of Kurdish areas stripped them by the former regime, said Kerkuki that "the process of restoring those areas is not as complicated as some people imagined do not need a long time, We have the original maps for those areas as well as decisions made in that period of the presidency of the Republic, which shows how out of the administrative border of the province, and possible restoration of conditions of those areas to what they were before. " The new Vice President of the Parliament of Kurdistan, the Kurdish leadership position in rejecting foreign intervention in the problem of Kirkuk, and said, "the issue is an internal matter between the federal government and the Iraqi Kurdistan region and we will address in accordance with the Constitution and do not need foreign intervention to resolve."

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Iraq completed the requirements to join WTO

(صوت العراق) - 16-05-2007

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Baghdad (May 16) and the agency (Lucky) - Italian News said the Iraqi Ministry of Trade that it completed all the mechanisms and laws and legislations that allow it to join the World Trade Organization. Quoted in a statement distributed today, Wednesday, to the media, the Iraqi Trade Minister Abdel Sudanese farmers say that several sessions of negotiations with the aforementioned organization will be held in Switzerland during the month of May to discuss the current preparations and the required mechanisms created by the ministry to complete accession to the WTO, including the answer to questions sent to Iraq earlier, He explained the operations update laws and legislations that rose to the Cabinet to be supportive of Iraq's participation in these negotiations. The Sudanese, in a press statement, that "the Iraqi government issued several laws that serve the Iraqi economy, the liberalization process and facilitate coordination with the global economy him, especially after the investment law which will have positive benefits for future economic movement in all governorates." The Sudanese "importance of the presence in Iraq of such international organizations after several years away" and expressed his wishes for "the benefit to serve Iraq and the economy", and then determine the feasibility of such a presence in international organizations, according to the statement. The World Trade Organization had declared the end of last year, Iraq's acceptance as an observer in preparation for giving full membership after completing some shortcomings in its economic development.

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Another reason for people to feel that this could (the RV) could come at any day. I'm likin what I'm seein

Najaf governor receives Mr. Finance Minister Mr. received governor of Najaf, professor As'ad Abu tirelessly rule Eng professor Baqir Jabr counterpart, Minister of Finance, Mr. Patraeus military commander in Iraq, Mr. Bernclai Representative American economic and Wednesday morning, May 16, 2007 in the men's clothing factory made clothes presence of Mr. Ashraf Al-Najaf deputy governor and manager of the plant and the heads of administrative units and advisers foreigners, in addition to members of the preserve.
.He welcomed the governor's Abu tirelessly Mr. Finance Minister and the delegation accompanying him on behalf of the people of Najaf governorate, members of the province and said, we take advantage of this fruitful visit to accelerate conservation projects.
وقال .The statement said Mr. Jabr said today reminded me of my year (1970) when founded two factories in Baghdad, and the fabric of the industry played an important role in the renaissance of the country and I support the factories, and Mr. Bernclai bear the responsibility to rebuild and operate factories by giving low-interest advances, we will give millions of dollars to support the national industry.
.He said Mr. Minister I thank the efforts of Mr. Bernclai which went personally to the areas most heated in Iraq and follow-up care industries.
وقدم السيد .And Mr. Patraeus thanks to Mr. Abu tirelessly governor and the Minister of Finance, I am very happy in my visit to Najaf for the second time and it was obvious to us when freed from Saddam's regime Najaf, as the former regime did not Al-Najaf did not do anything to deserve and added said that the reconstruction in Najaf rejoices my heart and makes me feel optimistic and I now with my friend Professor statement, I think progress the current and ongoing support and thanks for all your efforts.
وحقيقة .The fact that you are you proud of what has been done in Najaf, thanks to Mr. Abu tirelessly and cooperation of all. وانها .Although thousand eight hundred people working in this lab and when the goods arrive at America and the rest of the world will Antajkm and growing demand.
.I am honored to visit Najaf to help them long presence of Mr. Minister, Mr. Governor, Mr. plant manager and I am sure that the demand for Bdhaaatakm will grow more and more.
وفي.In sharp twelve minutes to stop everyone mourning for the souls of the mass graves which marks such discovery today in the first mass graves in Iraq after the fall of the tyrant.
وفي.At the press conference said the minister's statement Jabr strike today, we find a qualitative leap in our industry, which suffered the neglect since 1980 and is now making great efforts to operate and absorb the largest possible number of staff.
ان هذا .That factory (sewing factory) will consist of profits to employees, and we thank Mr. Patraeus of his interest in the lab. He added, I am very happy and I believe hands Iraqi national revolve this lab and the rest of Iraq factor I must salute the general director of the factory workers here because they are determined to return and constructive and seeing proves that when people left fighting among themselves and start operating and producing creative.
.He added that the industry is apparent efforts to restore the operation of plant personnel from the labs to work and many others.
.He said Patraeus working to restore the plant to tires, I salute Mr. Governor Najaf professor As'ad Abu tirelessly for its tourism industry and religious and other projects is very important for Najaf.
.And he thanked the Iraqi forces, which played an important role to world security in Najaf, which began operating, manufactured and produced thanks to safety and peace.
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like revaluing there currency?

Iraq Cuts Jun Basra Oil OSP To US, Europe; Upgrades Asia-Official
16 May 2007 (Dow Jones)

Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization, or SOMO, has cut the June official selling price of its Basra Light crude oil destined for U.S. and European customers and hiked the price for Asian buyers, an Iraqi oil official said Wednesday.
Basra Light crude for delivery to the U.S. in June was set at second month West Texas Intermediate minus $4.85 a barrel, down $1.55 from minus $3.30 a barrel in May.
The June OSP for European customers is priced at dated Brent minus $5.20 a barrel, down 35 cents from minus $4.85 a barrel in May.
Basra Light crude for delivery to Asia in June was set at Oman/Dubai minus $ 2.10 a barrel, up 25 cents from minus $2.35 a barrel in May.
-By Hassan Hafidh, Dow Jones Newswires; + 96 2 777 612 111; hafidh8@ hotmail.com

Iraq Cuts Jun Basra Oil OSP To US, Europe; Upgrades Asia-Official | Iraq Updates

US GAO Says Despite $9 Billion Invest, Iraqi Oil Output Below Goals
By Ian Talley
WASHINGTON, 16 May 2007 (Dow Jones)


Despite almost $9 billion in both U.S. and Iraqi investments spent to rebuild the war-ravaged country's oil and electricity sectors, Iraq has failed to meet production goals set by the U.S. administration, the Government Accountability Office said Tuesday.
It warned that billions more would need to be spent to meet the goals, but funding was uncertain.
The GAO said a variety of security, corruption, legal and planning challenges has impeded efforts to restore Iraq's oil and electricity sectors, and recommended the U.S. State Department work with Iraqi ministries to develop an integrated energy strategy.
Average monthly production has hovered just above 2 million barrels a day in the past two years, based on Iraqi Ministry of Oil estimates, compared to a production target of 3 million barrels a day. However, the ministry's number, the GAO said, may be overstated by between 100,000 barrels a day to 300,000 barrels aday, based on Energy Information Administration statistics.
Two factors for the discrepancy are limited storage capacity, which means lower processing, and differences in data collection. But a third is corruption and siphoning off of crude into the black market, the GAO said. If priced at $50 a barrel, which is well below current market price, "that's a discrepancy of $5 million to $15 million a day."
Also, the Iraq government estimates it will be able to meet demand for electricity by 2009, but the report said that projection assumes the stable supply of fuel needed for power generation, "which has been lacking due to poor coordination between the oil and electricity ministries.
"Furthermore, the Iraqi government has difficulty attracting foreign investment because, according to the World Bank, it lacks an adequate legal framework, including comprehensive hydrocarbon legislation that would govern distribution of future oil revenues and granting of exploration rights," it said.
The GAO also said that although the oil and electricity sectors are mutually dependent, "the Iraqi government lacks integrated planning for these sectors, which has led to inefficient management of the country's resources."
The State Department, in its comments on the report, said the Iraqi government, not the U.S. government, is responsible for taking action to improve the energy situation in the country. The GAO said, however, it "believes the recommendations are still valid given the billions made available for Iraq's energy sector and the U.S. government's influence in overseeing Iraq's rebuilding efforts."
Though the U.S. has completed the majority of the planned projects in the oil and electricity sectors, "some of the remaining oil projects that could help to meet U.S. program goals have faced delays due to changes in the scope of work, delays in mobilizing contractors, poor condition of equipment and insecure work environments." Manyof the subcontractors - both domestic and foreign labor - have been killed or kidnapped in the ongoing insurgency throughout Iraq.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported in March that around 88% of its planned oil projects had been completed and expected to complete all of them by May.
In the electricity sector, the Corps said that 73% of its work on planned electricity projects had been completed, and its other projects are expected to be completed by April 2008.
According to the Department of Defense, the remaining work will enable Iraq to increase crude oil production capacity by 500,000 barrels a day and to increase natural gas production by 1,800 tons a day.
But, the GAO said, each sector will need billions more to achieve its rebuilding goals, and since the majority of the U.S. funds have been spent, the Iraqi government and international donor community represent important sources of potential future funding.
"However, these sources of funding remain uncertain," it warned.
-By Ian Talley, Dow Jones Newswires; (202) 862 9285; [email protected]


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