Republic of Iraq: Private Sector Development Strategy 2014-2030

Vision Statement
“Developing a viable and thriving national
private sector, that is regionally competitive
and globally integrated, led by the business
community, which contributes to economic
diversification, sustainable development and
job creation.”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD ………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY …………………………………………………………………… 3 – 6
CHAPTER 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF THE PSDS …………………………….. 7 – 10
1.1 Origins of the PSDS in Iraq’s Constitution
1.2 Basic Definition of the Private Sector
1.3 Rationale: Why a PSDS?
1.4 Background and Constraints
1.5 Development Objectives of PSDS
1.6 Timeframe and Targets
CHAPTER 2: OVERALL APPROACH ……………………………………………. 11 – 13
2.1 Key Orientations
2.2 The PSDS
2.3 The PSDS Four Pillars:
2.4 Broad Objectives of the Pillars
2.5 Role of the Government in the PSDS
2.6 Role of the Private Sector in the PSDS
2.7 Roles and Responsibilities during the Transition
CHAPTER 3: TARGET SECTORS AND THEMATIC AREAS ………… 14 – 15
3.1 Findings from Studies Conducted during 2010 – 2012
3.2 Criteria for Priority Sectors
CHAPTER 4: ACTION FRAMEWORK ………………………………………….. 16 – 18
4.1 PILLAR I – Understanding the Private Sector
4.1.1. Objectives of Pillar I
4.1.2. Activities under Pillar I
4.2. PILLAR II – Improving the Business Environment
4.2.1. Objectives of Pillar II
4.2.2. Activities of Pillar II

4.3 PILLAR III – The SME Development Programme
4.3.1. Objectives of Pillar III
4.3.2. Activities of Pillar III
CHAPTER 5: THE IMPLEMENTATION of PSDS ……………………………. 19 – 23
5.1 PILLAR IV – The Implementation Pillar
5.2 The Objective of Pillar IV
5.3 The Activities of Pillar IV
5.4 Guiding Principles
5.5 The Implementation Structure
5.6 The Private Sector Development Council
5.7 The Planning, Research and Implementation Unit
5.8 Monitoring and Evaluation
5.9 Public Awareness and Communications
5.10 Transitional Management
TABLES
Table – 1. Success Indicators, Phase One (2014 – 2017)……………………………………….. 24 – 27
Table – 2. Action Plan and Indicative Budget, Phase 1 (2014 – 2017)…………………….. 28 – 30
Table – 3. SME Opportunities by Sub-Sector………………………………………………………. 31 – 32
Table – 4. Interim Action Plan for the Transitional Management Period…………………. 33
ANNEXES
Annex – 1. Overview of the Private Sector…………………………………………………………. 39 – 47
Annex – 2. Summary of Private Sector Development – Related Programmes………….. 51 – 56
Annex – 3. Activity Profiles of the Pillars (Phase One)………………………………………… 59 – 98
Annex – 4. Priority Legislations………………………………………………………………………… 101 –

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