About us

The Iraq Institute for Economic Reform (IIER) is an independent research institute based in Baghdad. Our mission is to assist Iraq in its transition to a modern market economy by promoting reform based on sound research and case studies. Among our goals, we seek to structure a system of formal property rights, and to assist in the development of an effective civil society by promoting vigorous public debate among stakeholders about the future of Iraq.

Our Mission

As an independent, non-partisan research institute based in Baghdad, our mission is to assist Iraq in its transition to a modern market economy by promoting reform based on sound research and case studies. Among our goals, we seek to structure a system of formal property rights, and to assist in the development of an effective civil society by promoting vigorous public debate among stakeholders about the future of Iraq.

Our Activities

Monthly workshop discussion on issues related to Iraq's economic development: Government officials and speciallists are invited to present policy papers on issues such as inflation and monetary policy, the Oil & Gas Law, and federalism.
Professional specialist training for government officials on issues including reconciliation, conflict management, project management, accounting, and strategic decision making.
Weekly television program on Al-Iraqiyya covering a variety of economic issues.
Al-Rafidain Awards: Annual ceremony in recognition of excellence in the field of economic reform.
National essay writing competition to encourage students and young professionals to develop sound research on economic reform.
IIER has also organized several seminars and workshops for members of iraq's House of Representatives, member of Provincial Councils, senior Iraqi Government officials, member of the Kurdish Parliament, and non-governmental organisations.