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Commerce and industry as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGO) have been active in capacity building in Iraq by providing training, education, jobs and economic growth. The Iraqi American Chamber of Commerce and Industry addresses a wide range of issues and programs, including trade facilitation, training including vocational and educational programs, data management, evaluation and survey instruments, women’s empowerment and training, and the development of the private sector by facilitating relationships between international and Iraqi investors, Iraqi companies and the Iraqi Ministries including regional and local level offices.

Commerce and industry as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGO) have been active in capacity building in Iraq by providing training, education, jobs and economic growth. The Iraqi American Chamber of Commerce and Industry addresses a wide range of issues and programs, including trade facilitation, training including vocational and educational programs, data management, evaluation and survey instruments, women’s empowerment and training, and the development of the private sector by facilitating relationships between international and Iraqi investors, Iraqi companies and the Iraqi Ministries including regional and local level offices.

Since the beginning of the US presence in 2003, there have been a number of attempts to establish business centers and civil society institutions to assist the evolution of the Iraqi business community away from a government-controlled mentality toward privatized business initiatives.

The role played by these kinds of organizations is essential in leading the way for change and for strengthening the Iraqi business private sector. The successful establishment of these types of institutions requires an administrative body characterized by a combination of a number of key elements: extreme knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural climate of Iraq, extensive familiarity with both western and eastern business practices, concrete capabilities with an entrepreneurial sense to implement programs and projects, ability to operate and maintain accessibility in an environment that is not secure or stable and finally, and dedicated commitment to succeed.