Foreword and Acknowledgments

Iraq’s recent political development has seen remarkable progress: a new political system and constitution have given rise to competitive elections, crucial policy development in such areas as the regulatory framework for governance and investment, and the creation or strengthening of relevant government agencies. In this context, the MENA-OECD Initiative on Governance and Investment for Development, within the framework of the International Compact for Iraq (ICI), conducted a series of capacity development workshops and policy consultations with the Iraqi government in 2007-2008, addressing the substantive reform challenges presented in this publication.