Thread: Archive - Latest News Think Tank - 15/01/09 - 04/05/09

The Construction Forum 2009

It seems that the importance of intellectual forums and in particular economic, remained so far ineffective in the performance of the real result of their reliance on ready-made recipes, which has damaged the Iraqi economy The real economy and the pace of agriculture, industry and transport, but despite that disclosed Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi, the establishment of the first Economic Forum in Baghdad in the coming months, the Iraqi experience, bringing together both at home and abroad to discuss the files of the Iraqi economy and to work on the design of economic policy for the next Iraq.

And the time seemed ripe to consolidate the notion of reconstruction in 2009, away from political slogans, Iraq today needs an economic road map to guide the waves to meet the global crisis in the forefront of the global effects of the economic crisis, and this requires a rational economic decision-making and the construction of the information of high quality and accuracy in the diagnosis of the defect, because global economies are found in conflict with the development time, and let rise in oil prices, the second clear example of the income in the Gulf Ovrat Unlike Iraq, which had benefited little, making these countries is immune from the crisis for at least 5 years in the event of continuing stalemate in the international economy.

So a real need for us to activate the forum through the first of several key areas and ways to develop the oil industry, gas industry in Iraq, the situation of agriculture and the problems that limit the development of the sector, industry and ways to fix it, Iraqi banks and problematic service banking, investment and unemployment, the government sector and ways to upgrade the , single-window and the ways to activate the investment law, Iraqi law and the problematic reconstruction contracts, Iraqi universities and the labor market, the business sector and the question of quality, the refining industry and the construction of refineries, the product of Iraq and how to export, tourism and the best ways of investing, airports and Iraqi problematic service, the communications sector and the problem of performance .. .Etc. subjects important and influential economist in the file.

We also need to come up with recommendations to support rational decision-maker to reduce the economic gap and the economic options through rational proposals take the national interest as the fundamental criterion for the construction of the proposals of the participants, thus Snkhtzl time and make all the focus and the arguments of its own in the book we call the designation (of a State's economic future generations), This reminds us of the Council of reconstruction in the fifties when he charted for the future of its projects, which so far has not been implemented, but few of them.

So what we want to be a forum is the second seed and the establishment of the hoped for economic reform after the Iraqi government's efforts, and contribute to the implementation of the recommendations of the Economic Commission committees to be formed after the recommendations come out, and that each of the above strategy is the Iraqi government in the economic sphere.

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U.S. delegation: the Kurdistan region and the promise of foreign investment

Visited the province of Dohuk, a U.S. delegation to get acquainted with the conditions of the region and opportunities for investment. Said Jay Garner, told a press conference after meeting the U.S. delegation, the Governor of Dohuk, with Ramadan.

"The American delegation was invited by the Kurdistan Regional Government, to view the developments in the region in the areas of economic and investment opportunities in the region, for delivery to the public opinion and American investors."

Garner said that "the American delegation will be investment opportunities and encourage American companies to work in the region, particularly since the region enjoys a stable security climate, in which many investment opportunities," indicating that he had previously paid "to facilitate the work of a number of American companies in the areas of energy and investment banks in the region."

He pointed out that he sensed that "the people of the Kurdistan region are eager to expand relations with the American people," he said, adding that "There is a lot of natural resources, which creates a favorable climate for investment."

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Economists say the Iraqi reluctance experienced by the flow of investment because of the deterioration of infrastructure

Although the file as seen from the improved security since the end of 2007 and the government's effort to attract foreign capital to invest in Iraq, not to mention the move more than a year since the approval of the investment law, which granted those wishing to work in Iraq, many of the facilities, but that the entry of foreign investments to Iraq still in a state of apparent foot-dragging as some economists attribute the cause to the Iraqis, the lack of investment law mentioned above.

In the same context, other analysts believed that the reluctance of foreign investors from investing in Iraq because of the deterioration of the infrastructure promised to activate the role of the private sector is also believed that economic analyst Asad Acoli.

For his part, Vice-Chairman of the Committee acknowledged the economic parliament Yonadam Kanna, we attributed the views of health economists saying the Iraqis sought to pressure the government to take a series of reform measures in this regard.

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today .. the second round for the selection of the Speaker of the Parliament

Attention turned today to the House of Representatives, where the second round to choose a new president of the parliament, after the decline of competition for the post of Vice Accordance Front, Iyad al-Samarrai, Khalil Jadou.

The results of the vote on the five candidates in the parliamentary session yesterday, attended by 235 deputies, for the Attorney Iyad Samarrai, a "123" votes, and the Attorney Khalil Jadou to "43" votes, and the Attorney Abdul Mutlaq Jubouri, the "18" votes, Deputy Thap Shaker on the "8" Voices, MP Hussein al-Falluji, 3 votes, voted with the number of deputies a white paper, and other miscellaneous took the name of some of Aref Tayfur and Alusi and the other against anti slogan and sectarian quotas. The official media of the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Sheikh Khaled al-Attiyah, the "morning," the requirement of the Presidency Parliament and the Constitution for the winner by 138 votes in the post. and said: "The efforts were focused for the final moments of the consensus on one candidate, but the inability of the parliamentary forces on the presidency of the Council was forced to hold a secret ballot and by mechanisms that include more than one round.

Sheikh Al Attiyah said yesterday that the second round to elect the President of the House of Representatives on Thursday will be between each of the MPs, Iyad al-Samarrai, Khalil Jadou who obtained the highest number of votes.

For his part, denied the representative of the Islamic Party, Hashim Taie to be the party's intention to withdraw confidence from the Government of Mr. Nouri al-Maliki, in the event of victory, Iyad al-Samarrai, who holds the post of Deputy Secretary-General of the Islamic Party. Taie said that "his party is part of the current government if it seeks to withdraw confidence from to quit first, "adding that" the Islamic Party, is still in the government, its members will occupy a sovereign and ministerial positions, it has no intention of such projects. "

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Adel Abdel Mahdi stresses the importance of the role of France and the European Union in the reconstruction of Iraq

Vice President Adel Abdul-Mahdi, the importance of the role of France and the European Union to contribute to the process of reconstruction and investment, indicating the willingness of the Iraqi government to open the lines of cooperation in these areas.

The Information Office of the Deputy President of the Republic, told the independent press (Iba) said on Thursday that Abdul Mahdi discussed during a meeting Thursday with Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Ann Marie French Iedrak the importance of strengthening the bonds of cooperation between the two countries in various areas, particularly at the economic level and the promotion of French investments.

He said the French minister hailed the democratic process in the country and the success of provincial elections that took place recently, indicating that Iraq has become a model for replication in the region, expressing the readiness of her country in the elaboration of a visit, French President Nicolas Sarkozy's recent visit to Iraq on the results of the process through visits by officials French and business and the economy.

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Iraq elections final results expected today

Iraq provincial elections final results are not expected to mark a turnover in comparison to preliminary elections. It is not reasonable for winners to take the lead and rule the country separately based on ensuring partnership in the country. However, no one rules out the possibility of elections opponents allying for the same purpose.

Accordingly, the issue of forming provincial councils is forging ahead while it is remarkable to note the rapprochement between Al Maliki and Al Sadr.
According to Al Sadr Front MP Fallah Chanchal, talks were held between Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki and a delegation of four lawmakers and senior officials of Al Sadr Front. Talks resulted of positive outcome mainly agreeing on a joint committee to resolve a number of issues among which helping displaced and immigrants return home.

In a statement to Al Sabah Newspaper, Chanchal noted that there is a major rapprochement that would pave the way for an alliance between the State of Law Coalition and Free List after having held two meetings to form local councils which priority would be to serve citizens and raise the status of provinces.

It is to be noted that State of Law Coalition List is seeking octopus alliances that would reach far into provinces which have supported Al Maliki. In this regard, the list has formed a small central committee.

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Parliament is to the candidates after the settlement and turn the page Samarraie Jadoua

Decided that the First Deputy of the Parliament Sheikh Khaled al-Attiyah, said Thursday the postponement of the meeting on Saturday, according to parliamentary sources.

The source told the independent press (Iba), in a telephone conversation, the result of the vote to the candidates for the presidency of the parliament, in the second round, which resulted in obtaining the Attorney Iyad al-Samarrai (Islamic Party) 136 votes, and the Attorney Khalil Jadou (the dialogue) to 82 votes.

"The result of the vote means the lack of any of the MPs and Samurai Jadoua sufficient number of votes to win the chairmanship of the parliament, and 8, 138 votes, which means therefore excluded from the final nomination in the next round, which will be a vote for new candidates."

"It is scheduled to vote on the compromise candidate in the first post-holiday session of Parliament, to be dedicated next Saturday's meeting to discuss the general budget for the current year 2009."

According to the same source, "the candidates of the settlement are older MP Adnan al-Pachachi (Iraqi Alqainp) and Hassani (independent), and can run other deputies from the Accordance Front."

Remembered that this is the sixth time that the Parliament failed to choose a successor to the President of the former President Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, who tendered his resignation in the twenty-third of the month of December (December) last.

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Turkey expresses its readiness to host the investment in Iraq

Turkish envoy to Iraq Murat Aozglic that Turkey is ready to host an economic conference to examine investment opportunities in Iraq, according to a Presidential statement on Thursday.

He said the statement posted on the website of the Presidency of the Republic today that Vice President Adel Abdul-Mahdi met with Turkish envoy on Wednesday evening at the Murat Aozglic Iraq and said he had "Turkey is ready to host the Economic study of investment opportunities in Iraq with the participation of the various companies and businessmen in Turkey and the world. "

The statement quoted Aozglic saying that his country was "ready to cooperate with Iraq in the areas of construction," explaining that "Turkish companies are ready to participate actively in the construction and investment."

For his part, Abdel-Mehdi of the Turkish government envoy "Iraq's readiness to develop relations with Turkey in various fields, particularly in the economic and political spheres."

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U.S., Iraqi Defense Leaders Discuss Iraq's Future

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates met with his Iraqi counterpart at the Pentagon to discuss mutual interests and concerns regarding stability in Iraq, a Pentagon spokesman said.

Gates lauded Defense Minister Abd al-Qadir al-Mufriji for his forces' efforts and success in providing security for the Jan. 31, provincial elections. He also commended the Iraqi people for the positive outcome and results for the elections overall, Air Force Lt. Col. Pat Ryder said.

The future of Iraq is through the ballot, not the bullet, al-Mufriji said, noting that the election process gives the Iraqi people a reason to believe in their country's future, Ryder said.

During the meeting, the defense leaders expressed mutual appreciation for the sacrifices made by troops from both countries. Both agreed that future challenges are approaching Iraq, and a long-term, bilateral relationship between the two countries is necessary for continued stability there, Ryder said.

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Iraqi shoe-thrower defiant as trial adjourned

The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at George W. Bush defiantly defended his actions in court on Thursday, saying he had become emotionally overwhelmed when confronted by the ex-US president. Muntazer al-Zaidi won global fame when his footwear whizzed past Bush's head on December 14 as the then president was making a farewell visit to Iraq before leaving the White House.

His lawyers used the trial's opening arguments to assert that the remarkable protest was lawful, but the judge brought proceedings to a halt 90 minutes later, saying that more information was needed about Bush's trip. The journalist had told the court that he had become outraged and been unable to control his emotions when Bush, who ordered the invasion of Iraq in March 2003, started speaking.

"I saw only Bush and it was like something black in my eyes," he said from the dock, with an Iraqi flag draped across his shoulders. "So I took the first shoe and threw it but it did not hit him. Then spontaneously I took the second shoe but it did not hit him either. I was not trying to kill the commander of the occupation forces of Iraq."

The trial had opened amid high security in Baghdad. Zaidi gave a detailed account of the joint press conference, which was being beamed live across the world, which Bush was addressing alongside Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.

"I came to the press conference and the US security guards asked the Iraqi journalists to go outside and they started to check us and they checked one journalist in a humiliating manner while we were on Iraqi soil," he said. "After Bush started speaking about 'victory and achievement in Iraq' with an icy smile... I did what I did."

After his testimony, Zaidi argued that Bush's trip to Iraq had not been an official visit. One of the three trial judges, Abdulamir Hassan al-Rubai, then said that the trial would be adjourned until March 12. "We have adjourned the trial so that we can contact the prime minister's office to find out if the visit of the ex-American president Bush was an official visit or not," he said.

The reporter faces up to 15 years in prison if he is found guilty of assaulting a foreign leader, the charge levelled against him by prosecutors for the dramatic gesture that was hailed across the Arab world. Zaidi was stony-faced throughout the hearing, dressed in a khaki-coloured jacket and a black shirt. Tight security measures were in place, with cars being checked and all electronic equipment being taken off people heading into the hearing. The trial judge initially asked Zaidi to state his name, occupation and address. The journalist's lawyer then said that the accused had "social, political and psychological reasons" for doing what he did. The journalist's family were also at the court.

"It is a historic test for the Iraqi justice system," one of his brothers, Uday Zaidi, told AFP. "If he is released it will show that the justice system is independent and he will be a hero. But if he is condemned, it will bring shame on the system." The 30-year-old journalist works for the private Al-Baghdadia ********** channel.

The trial was heard at the Central Criminal Court, which is responsible for terrorism cases and situated near the Green Zone in Baghdad, where the Iraqi government and some Western embassies are located.

Bush managed to duck and narrowly avoid the shoes. The gesture is considered a grave and symbolic insult in the Arab and Muslim world.

The journalist, who was abducted by insurgents during the sectarian strife in Iraq after the invasion, also insulted Bush verbally, shouting: "It is the farewell kiss, you dog," before being wrestled to the ground by security guards. Bush reappeared soon afterwards and laughed off the incident, joking with reporters that the shoes were a "size 10". The charge of assaulting a foreign leader carries a prison term of between five and 15 years.

The incident inspired a British student, Alex Tew, to create a "Sock and Awe" (www.sockandawe.com) shoe-throwing website which says it has so far had more than 86 million hits in the face of ex-president Bush on the Internet.

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