world bank approves 15bn in aid for wartorn iraq
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World Bank approves $1.5bn in aid for war-torn Iraq

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The World Bank announced an additional $1.5 billion aid
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The World Bank on Tuesday announced an additional $1.5 billion aid package for Iraq, to help the war-torn country implement reforms, improve public services and boost its economy.

The package includes loan guarantees from the UK for about $372 million, and from Canada for about $72 million.

"Despite an ongoing war and low oil prices, Iraq is undertaking bold transformational reforms that will safeguard economic stability and lay the foundations for longer term private sector development and inclusive growth for all Iraqis," said Ferid Belhaj, World Bank director for the Middle East. 

The reforms also will help to expand social safety nets "to reach the most vulnerable segments of the population," he said in a statement.

The bank also approved $41.5 million for a program to improve management of the country's public funds.

With the new package, the World Bank engagement in Iraq rises to nearly $3.4 billion, including support for reconstruction of areas recently recovered by government forces and a transport corridor investment.

Source: AFP

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