Manar Al-Abidi
Manar Al-Abidi is the president of the 'Iraq Future' Institution for Economic Studies and Consultations. He is a prominent figure in the discussion of Iraq's economic challenges, particularly the risks associated with the parallel banking system and the shadow economy that significantly undermine the official financial system. Al-Abidi has been vocal about the need for effective regulatory frameworks to manage the informal financial institutions that have emerged in Iraq over the last two decades, which cater to a large segment of the population, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. His work emphasizes the importance of aligning the informal sector with formal economic structures to foster stability and transparency in Iraq's financial landscape.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 2 | 5.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 162,187 | $170,000 | 685$ |
| Totals | 2 | 40,222,493 | 162,187 | $170,000 | 685$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Iraq:
The economist Manar Al-Abidi revealed data showing that seven government entities absorbed about 93% of the total state salaries.
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Iraq:
Manar Al-Abidi warned about the dangerous rise in government salary expenditures in Iraq.
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Iraq:
Manar Al-Abidi noted a decrease in inflation rates in Iraq for the first time in over three years.
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Iraq:
Manar Al-Abidi revealed the complex reasons behind the noticeable decline in the exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar.
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Iraq:
Manar Al-Abidi discusses the demographic advantage of Iraq's youth population.
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Iraq:
Manar Al-Abidi stated that Iraq has seen a significant decline in its foreign reserves in 2024.
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Iraq:
Manar Al-Abidi, the head of the Iraq Future Foundation, warned about the risks of the parallel banking system in Iraq.
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