Indicators of an Environment Repulsive to Investment in Iraq (2004-2022)

Abstract

All countries seek to attract the largest possible volume of foreign investments, in addition to absorbing and embracing local investments as well, by creating an attractive, supportive and safe investment environment by granting them many guarantees and incentives that facilitate their arrival and survival, and removing the obstacles and obstacles that stand in their way. From this standpoint, Iraq needs extensive investments in various fields and with modern technologies, and this can only be achieved by creating a suitable and attractive environment for investment, whether for the local or foreign private sector (in particular), as it has great potential, both financially and technologically, to establish such projects. . But the question here is: Is the investment environment in Iraq prepared and attractive for investment? Or is it not prepared and repulsive to investment according to international indicators and standards approved in this field? The aim of this research is to answer this question using these indicators and international standards.