Iraq Economic Monitor - The Slippery Road to Economic Recovery - Fall 2021 - Overcoming Water Scarcity and Climate Change Impacts

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Iraq Economic Monitor - The Slippery Road to Economic Recovery (Fall 2021) reviews Iraq’s recent economic and policy developments, tracing how output, demand, oil and gas performance, fiscal conditions, external balances, and monetary policy are shaping a gradual recovery. It assesses the medium-term outlook and the main risks and opportunities affecting growth. A special focus examines water scarcity and climate change impacts, outlining resilience priorities and institutional financing options to strengthen demand management and water-sector solutions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages54

Reading Time2 h 16 min

Executive Summary

Recent Economic and Policy Developments

Output and Demand

Oil and Gas Developments

Public Finance

External Sector

Monetary Policy and Prices

Outlook and Risks

Outlook

Risks and Opportunities

Special Focus: Overcoming Water Scarcity and Climate Change Impacts

Setting the Context: Water Scarcity, Climate Change, and Much More…

Sector Architecture and Issues

Sector Financing and Issues

Confronting Iraq’s Water Situation—Demand Management, Institutional and Riparian Solutions

IRAQ ECONOMIC MONITOR The Slippery Road to Economic Recovery Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Fall 2021 Middle East and North Africa Region Iraq Economic Monitor The Slippery Road to Economic Recovery With a Special Focus on Overcoming Water Scarcity and Climate Change Impacts Fall 2021 Middle East and North Africa Region © 2021 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street NW Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000 [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. 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. Any 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). Cover photos courtesy of: (top) [rasoulali/www.shutterstock.com](rasoulali/www.shutterstock.com). (center, left) [John Wreford/www.shutterstock.com](John Wreford/www.shutterstock.com). (center right) Ahmed [Hadaw/www.shutterstock.com](Hadaw/www.shutterstock.com). (bottom) thomas [koch/www.shutterstock.com](koch/www.shutterstock.com). Further permission required for reuse. Cover and text design: The Word Express, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS Acronyms ............................................................. v Acknowledgments ....................................................... vii Executive Summary ...................................................... ix الملخص التنفيذي ....................................................... xv 1 . Recent Economic and Policy Developments .................................... 1 Output and Demand ............................................................................ 1 Oil and Gas Developments .................................................................. 3 Public Finance .................................................................................5 External Sector .................................................................................9 Monetary Policy and Prices .....................................................................10 2 . Outlook and Risks ..................................................... 13 Outlook ...................................................................................... 13 Risks and Opportunities ........................................................................ 14 Special Focus: Overcoming Water Scarcity and Climate Change Impacts: Resilience and Institutional Solutions .................................................. 19 Setting the Context: Water Scarcity, Climate Change, and Much More…......

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报告在“最近的经济与政策进展”中重点分析哪些领域？

报告覆盖产出与需求、油气发展、公共财政、外部部门以及货币政策与价格等关键领域，以解释经济复苏的路径。

报告如何讨论“前景与风险”？

报告给出总体前景，并归纳增长相关的风险与机会，帮助判断复苏的可持续性与不确定性来源。

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特别关注围绕水资源短缺与气候变化的背景与部门架构，讨论相关问题，并提出韧性与制度性解决方案，包括需求管理、机构安排与流域（riparian）层面的方案。

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