Early Warning System

Countries

Iraq

Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.

Financial Institutions

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

International, regional and national development finance institutions. Many of these banks have a public interest mission, such as poverty reduction.

Project Status

Approved

Stage of the project cycle. Stages vary by development bank and can include: pending, approval, implementation, and closed or completed.

Bank Risk Rating

Environmental and social categorization assessed by the development bank as a measure of the planned project’s environmental and social impacts. A higher risk rating may require more due diligence to limit or avoid harm to people and the environment. For example, "A" or "B" are risk categories where "A" represents the highest amount of risk. Results will include projects that specifically recorded a rating, all other projects are marked ‘U’ for "Undisclosed."

Borrower

Borrower information not provided at the time of disclosure

A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.

Sectors

Communications
Technical Cooperation

The service or industry focus of the investment. A project can have several sectors.

Investment Type(s)

Advisory Services

The categories of the bank investment: loan, grant, guarantee, technical assistance, advisory services, equity and fund.

Investment Amount (USD)

Not Disclosed

Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.

Primary Source

Original disclosure @ EBRD website

Updated in EWS May 6, 2026

Disclosed by Bank Mar 9, 2026

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Project Description

If provided by the financial institution, the Early Warning System Team writes a short summary describing the purported development objective of the project and project components. Review the complete project documentation for a detailed description.

According to bank provided information, the purpose for this Technical Cooperation (TC) is the growing strategic importance of telecommunications, media and technology (TMT) sector for Iraq's economic development and digital transformation agenda. Digital connectivity and technology-enabled services are increasingly recognised as key enablers of productivity, trade, innovation and inclusive growth.

Iraq presents significant potential across multiple TMT segments, including mobile and fixed broadband, international connectivity, data centres, cloud services and selected technology verticals. The country's geographic position, large and young population, and stated ambitions around digital government and digital infrastructure development create a strong foundation for continued sector growth and private sector participation.

As the EBRD has recently launched operations in Iraq, a deepened and structured understanding of market dynamics, institutional frameworks and investment conditions across the TMT sectors is essential to support effective engagement. This TC will enable the Bank to further refine its understanding of priority segments, emerging opportunities and the broader policy and regulatory environment shaping investment outcomes.

The assignment will support the EBRD in strengthening its strategic positioning in Iraq's digital economy and engaging constructively with public and private stakeholders to support sustainable, competitive and inclusive digital market development.

Technical Cooperation Services:

An external consultancy (the "Consultant") will be retained to undertake a comprehensive market study of Iraq's telecoms, digital infrastructure and technology sectors, alongside a review of the relevant policy and regulatory frameworks.

Activity 1 - Market assessment

Analyse the structure, scale and key trends across Iraq's TMT sectors, including mobile and fixed broadband, international connectivity, data centres, cloud services, satellite connectivity and selected technology verticals. The assessment will consider demand and supply dynamics, market participants and evolving business models.

Activity 2 - Policy, regulatory and institutional review

Review the policy, legal and regulatory frameworks governing the TMT sectors in Iraq, including licensing, infrastructure access, data governance and cybersecurity considerations. The analysis will focus on how these frameworks shape market development and investment conditions, drawing on international good practices where relevant.

Activity 3 - Actionable insights and recommendations

Develop actionable insights to support EBRD engagement in Iraq's TMT sectors, including identification of potential entry points for investment, technical cooperation and policy dialogue. Recommendations will be informed by stakeholder consultations and comparative analysis, and will be framed to support sustainable private sector participation and market development.

Investment Description

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Contact Information

This section aims to support the local communities and local CSO to get to know which stakeholders are involved in a project with their roles and responsibilities. If available, there may be a complaint office for the respective bank which operates independently to receive and determine violations in policy and practice. Independent Accountability Mechanisms receive and respond to complaints. Most Independent Accountability Mechanisms offer two functions for addressing complaints: dispute resolution and compliance review.

Contact information not provided at the time of disclosure

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

You can request information by emailing: accessinfo@ebrd.com or by using this electronic form: https://www.ebrd.com/eform/information-request

ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM OF EBRD

The Project Complaint Mechanism (PCM) is the independent complaint mechanism and fact-finding body for people who have been or are likely to be adversely affected by an European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)-financed project. If you submit a complaint to the PCM, it may assess compliance with EBRD's own policies and procedures to prevent harm to the environment or communities or it may assist you in resolving the problem that led to the complaint through a dialogue with those implementing the project. Additionally, the PCM has the authority to recommend a project be suspended in the event that harm is imminent.

You can contact the PCM at: pcm@ebrd.com or you can submit a complaint online using an online form at: http://www.ebrd.com/eform/pcm/complaint_form?language=en

You can learn more about the PCM and how to file a complaint at: http://www.ebrd.com/work-with-us/project-finance/project-complaint-mechanism.html