SBDC News

Accelerating Growth Forecast for Iraqi Economy

Washington, DCApril 21, 2012
More good news about Iraq’s economy came from the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook issued this month in Washington DC. The IMF forecast that Iraq’s real Gross Domestic Product (sum of all goods and services produced in the country) will rise 9.9% in 2011, 11.1% in 2012 and 13.5% in 2013. This compares to 4.0% in 2011, 4.8% in 2012 and 3.7% for all oil exporting countries of the Middle East.
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USAID-Tijara’s SBDC Network Recognized by GOI and UN

Executive Directors from the network of USAID-Tijara’s supported Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) participated in the 2012 SBDC Leadership Conference, themed “SBDC Strategies for Growth and Prosperity” which was facilitated by USAID-Tijara on February 27-29 in Erbil.
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Najaf SBDC Exhibits at the 5th Annual Najaf International Book Fair

Najaf SBDC22 March, 2012
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Najaf SBDC Participates in 1st Najaf International Trade Fair

Najaf SBDC31 March, 2012
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Samawa Printing & Advertising Center Expanding

Samawa Small Business Development Center (S-SBDC)Samawa CityJanuary 7, 2012

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Najaf SBDC Director Returns

Najaf Business Development CenterNajaf CityDecember 11, 2011
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WEO Supports Elimination of Violence Against Women

Women Empowerment Organization (WEO)Erbil, Iraq27 November 2011
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Women Fighting for Peace in Iraq Event

Women Empowerment OrganizationWashington, DC USA - 7 December 2011
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SBDC Publication Staff Receive IREX Training

Najaf, Samawa, Zaqoora Business Development CentersBaghdad, Iraq13-14 December, 2011
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SBDCs Investing In Business Banking Dialogue

Over the last four weeks, Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in Babil, Karbala and Najaf held one day Business Banking Forums, bringing together representatives from provincial Banks, Chambers of Commerce, Iraqi Businessmen’s Union, SBDCs, business owners, lawyers and accountants to discuss challenges, constraints and recommendations for expanding banking services for Small and Medium Enterprises in Iraq.
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