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Clare: Al-Sudani confirms to the consulting company the necessity of meeting the technical and economic needs of the development road project
9/1/2024
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received today, Sunday, representatives of Oliver Wyman Consulting Company for the Ministry of Transport.
A statement from his office, received by {Euphrates News}, stated that: "This came within the framework of Al-Sudani's follow-up of the Iraq Development Road project and the progress of work in it, in the presence of a number of advisors."
He added, "The meeting witnessed a review of a number of tracks to follow up on the implementation stages according to the timetable for the sections."
Al-Sudani stressed the "necessity of the consulting body to take into consideration meeting the technical and economic needs of the project, which confirms its pivotal role in the economy of Iraq and the region." LINK
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Clare: Imposing a curfew in all Iraqi governorates on November 20 and 21
9/1/2024
The Iraqi government decided, on Sunday, to impose a curfew on November 20 and 21 in all regions and cities of the country to conduct the population census.
This came during the chairmanship of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani of the third meeting of the Supreme Population Council, during which the preparations underway to conduct the general population and housing census next November were discussed and followed up.
The meeting approved a set of decisions that would facilitate the preparation and training process for conducting the census, as follows: Imposing a curfew in all Iraqi governorates on November 20 and 21, to conduct the population census.
It was also decided to address the requirements with the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq regarding training statistical personnel for the numbering and enumeration process.
Among the decisions, the Ministries of Education, Higher Education and Scientific Research will support the statistical process by preparing classrooms for training, as well as youth centers through the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The Council stressed in its decisions the need to expedite the transfer of financial requirements and allocations to finance the census project.
The statement also referred to hosting the head of the General Authority for Statistics and Geographic Information Systems in the meeting of the Supreme Committee for Coordination between the Governorates.
The meeting approved the study of amending the Compulsory Education Law No. 118 of 1976, as well as supporting the executive body for literacy in the governorates, and providing it with the required financial allocation.
It was also decided to adopt the report on the overall procedures and indicators achieved by the sectoral ministries concerned with implementing the recommendations issued by international conferences and national commitments on population issues, issued by the Statistics and Geographic Information Systems Authority in the Ministry of Planning, provided that the report includes appendices that include the most important statistical indicators resulting from the general population census, the social and economic survey of families in Iraq, and the multiple-indicator survey.
Today, Sunday, September 1, the Ministry of Planning began the census and numbering operations, which will continue for two months, in preparation for implementing the general population and housing census, scheduled for November 20, 2024.
The head of the Statistics and Geographic Information Systems Authority at the Ministry of Planning, Diaa Awad Kazim, called in a press conference held yesterday for the Council of Ministers to impose a curfew on the census day in order to complete household data.
Last May, the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning announced commitment to the timelines of the action plan, and the population census will be implemented on its scheduled date of November 20, 2024.
At the end of last May, the Ministry of Planning conducted a pilot census in 86 localities distributed among 18 governorates, 46 in rural areas and 40 in urban areas.
Iraq is preparing to conduct a general population census on October 20 of this year.
According to estimates prepared by the Ministry of Planning, the population of Iraq in 2023 is 43 million people, while the capital, Baghdad, has the largest population according to population projections based on annual estimates.
The Ministry of Planning expects Iraq's population to reach 48 million by 2028. LINK
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Samson Article 1: "The Minister of Finance follows up on the regulation of the work of government banks with the international auditing firm Ernst & Young" Article 2: "Central Bank contracts with international auditing firm in New York"
Militia Man You didn't have anybody talking about privatizing the banks 20 years ago...It wasn't in the pipeline. It's obviously different from 2016. We don't have ISSI anymore. It's obviously different from 2018. Why would they print all that currency in 2018 and then just stop doing it? ...It's really a complex situation. It's more than just pushing a button... There was a component of corruption...We all know they're going to have transparency and accountability...With the likes of Ernst & Young involved the world will find confidence...You're going to find big things are underway for this country.
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The Collapse of America & Everything Wrong With Society Today (+ A Hopeful Way Forward) | Ray Dalio
Tom Bilyeu: 9-1-2024
Today, we dive deep into the complex dynamics of America's current economic and societal challenges with legendary investor and author, Ray Dalio. In this episode titled "The Collapse of America & Everything Wrong With Society Today (+ A Hopeful Way Forward),"
Tom and Ray explore the precarious state of the U.S. economy, examining the consequences of national debt, the importance of fiscal responsibility, and the geopolitical shifts threatening the dollar's status as the world reserve currency.
Ray Dalio lays out a clear blueprint for navigating these turbulent times, emphasizing the need for financial strength, prudent governance, and social cohesion.
The conversation delves into critical topics such as the devaluation of the dollar, the necessity of a thriving middle class, and the transformative impact of quality education and equal opportunity.
They also discuss intriguing case studies, including Singapore's remarkable rise and the fundamental principles that have guided historically successful nations.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the future of America and looking for actionable insights on fostering a more resilient and prosperous society.
Tune in as Tom and Ray tackle the tough questions and offer a hopeful path forward.