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It assesses the outlook and key risks and opportunities, then presents a special focus on barriers and labor-market conditions affecting women in Iraq, including participation gaps, unemployment disparities, legal restrictions, supply-side constraints, and social norms. The report concludes with a way forward to expand economic opportunities.","IRAQ  \nECONOMIC MONITOR  \nSeizing the Opportunity for Reforms and Managing Volatility  \nPublic Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nSpring 2021  \nMiddle East and North Africa Region  \nIraq Economic Monitor  \nSeizing the Opportunity for Reforms and Managing Volatility  \nWith a Special Focus  \nTowards Increased Economic Opportunities for Women in Iraq  \nSpring 2021  \nMiddle East and North Africa Region  \n© 2021 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW  \nWashington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000  \n[Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nThis work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. 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Because The World Bank encourages dissemination of its knowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given.  \nAny queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org).  \nCover photo of students used with the permission of Anmar Qusay/World Bank. Other cover photos used with the permission [of ShutterStock.com. Further](of ShutterStock.com. 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Recent Economic and Policy Developments  .................................... 1  \nIntroduction ...................................................................................1  \nOutput and Demand ............................................................................2  \nOil and Gas Developments ......................................................................7  \nPublic Finance .................................................................................8  \nExternal Sector ................................................................................ 11  \nMonetary Policy and Prices .....................................................................12  \n2  . 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