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Paris, 25-26 November 2010
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An ambitious action plan to develop investment zones (IZ) in Iraq was approved at a MENA-OECD workshop on November 25-26 2010. The workshop was attended by the Chairman of the Iraqi National Investment Commission and five of his key staff, as well as several international experts. Topics discussed included:
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The action plan approved by participants favors investment zones focused on the domestic market and on attracting companies through the provision of one-stop-shop licensing services, security and infrastructure, as opposed to free zones offering reduced customs duties and tax breaks. The plan includes:
Documentation:
Session 1
The current status of economic zones strategy and infrastructure in Iraq - Dr. Sami Al-Araji, Chairman, National Investment Commission, Iraq
Session 2
Designing economic zones for effective investment promotion in Iraq – Mr. Antonio Fanelli, Deputy-Head, Private Sector Development, OECD and Mr. Alexander Böhmer, Head of Unit, MENA-OECD Investment Programme
Contracting Out to Private Operators, Managing Incentives and Risks – Ms. Bathylle Missika, Technical Advisor, Partnership for Democratic Governance, OECD
Session 3
Key strategic decisions and action plan for EZ development in Iraq – Mr. Barry Condron, Director, Strategy Partners
Action Plan:
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