Prime Minister's Advisor: The government has taken 8 steps to improve the technology sector

Baghdad-INA 
The Prime Minister's Advisor for Banking Affairs, Saleh Mahood, stressed today, Sunday, the importance of cooperation between the public and private sectors to develop the technological infrastructure in Iraq, while pointing out that the Iraqi government has taken 8 strategic steps to improve the technology sector in the country, stressing the existence of serious government efforts to achieve leadership in the field of digital innovation.
 
Mahood said, in his speech during the opening of the Iraq International Information and Communications Technology Exhibition and Conference (ITEX), attended by the correspondent of the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "We express our happiness to represent the Prime Minister in attending the conference, and we convey his greetings and high appreciation, as he commends this conference and blesses its efforts."
 
He pointed out that "the Iraqi government has taken a number of important steps in the field of developing information and communications technology, including:
1- Establishing laws and legislation to provide an appropriate environment for investment in information and communications technology, aiming to encourage innovation and protect the rights of investors.
 
2- Improving infrastructure, including supporting efforts to increase internet speed and expand networks in all regions of Iraq.
 
3- Achieving investment, as the Iraqi government encourages local and foreign investment in the information technology sector by providing banking incentives, including financial support for emerging projects in this field.
 
4- Partnerships with the private sector to accelerate technological development.
 
5- Implementing a national digitization plan to improve digital transformation in government institutions. This includes digital platforms to provide government services to citizens, such as registering documents, paying taxes, and submitting complaints, with the aim of facilitating procedures and reducing the time and effort expended, which facilitates the services provided to citizens and increases the efficiency of government performance.
 
6- Training and rehabilitation programs for youth and professionals in the fields of information technology, in addition to holding workshops and lectures to enhance digital skills.
 
7- Supporting start-up companies, by providing financial support to encourage entrepreneurs to innovate and expand.
8 - Cooperating with international companies to bring new expertise and technology to Iraq.
 
Mahood explained that "these steps mentioned above are important indicators of the trend towards sustainable economic and social development."
 
He stressed "the government's readiness to make every effort to provide support to all local and international entities, institutions and companies in order to develop the information and communications technology sector."
He concluded by saying: "We urge all institutions and the private sector in charge of the conference to exploit all challenges as an opportunity to achieve success in future plans."