نشوء وافول مبادرة الشفافية في العراق The Rise and Demise of EITI in Iraq Ahmed Mousa Jiyad Development Consultancy & Research Norway Enthusiasm and commitment to the international Extractive Industry
By Ahmed Mousa Jiyad. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Rise and Demise of EITI in Iraq Enthusiasm and commitment to the international Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) in Iraq gathered momentum and zeal from 2008 to mid-2013, then declined sharply
GIEWS Update The Republic of Iraq: Drought in northern parts of the country 11-June-2021 [EN/AR]
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3⁄4 Drought affected rainfed areas in northern parts of the country.
3⁄4 Widespread crop failure in Ninewa Governorate and halved production in Kurdistan Region
of Iraq.
3⁄4 Decreased cereal production expected to cause loss of income, soaring feed prices and increased import requirements.
Similar to many countries of the region, wheat and barley are strategic crops for Iraq’s food security. The country strives to maximize domestic production to limit its dependence on imports. Cereal production is supported by input distribution schemes and guaranteed purchasing prices, traditionally well above the international cereal price levels. Wheat, the main cereal, is mostly milled for flour which is distributed, with other basic food commodities, to households through the Public Distribution System (PDS). According to a value chain study commissioned by FAO
Syrian stars turn out for the funeral of Hatem Ali in Damascus
Bassem Yakhour and Taim Hassan were among the actors to attend the ceremony in the Syrian capital
A general view of the funeral procession for the Syrian director Hatem Ali in Damascus, Syria, on January 1. EPA
Syrian actor and filmmaker Ghassan Massoud attends the funeral procession for Hatem Ali in Damascus, Syria. EPA
Mourners carry Hatem Ali s coffin. EPA
A general view of the funeral procession for Syrian director Hatem Ali in Damascus, Syria. EPA
Syrian Actress Sulaf Fawakherji and her husband Wael Ramadan, attend Hatem Ali s funeral in Damascus, Syria. EPA