Iraqi Deputy Premier meets World Bank representative on ICI

Baghdad - Voices of Iraq BAGHDAD, Aug. 25 (VOI) – The Iraqi deputy prime minister, Rafe' al-Issawi, on Monday met with the representative of the World Bank in Iraq, Simon Stolp, and discussed with him the International Compact with Iraq (ICI) and several issues of mutual interest. Issawi received Stolp in his Baghdad-based office, according to a statement released by Issawi's office and received by Aswat al-Iraq- Voices of Iraq- (VOI). Stolp spoke about the role that the World Bank plays to support the International Compact with Iraq (ICI) and the Iraqi people in a manner that activates the private sector in the country, the statement noted. The International Compact with Iraq is an initiative of the Government of Iraq for a new partnership with the international community. Its purpose is to achieve a national vision for Iraq, which aims to consolidate peace and pursue political, economic and social development over the next five years. The primary focus is to build a framework for Iraq's economic transformation and integration into the regional and global economy. Issued on May 3, 2007, the compact covers political, human rights, social, economic, and development issues. It also includes a spectrum of approaches in relation with state institutions, human development, financial resources, wise administration, civil services, economic integration and others.