Reflecting its strategic importance as the nation's monetary authority, the book was prepared by a select group of economists and monetary policy experts. This includes prominent professors from the Universities of Baghdad, Al-Mustansiriya, Kufa, and Basra, ensuring a blend of academic rigor and practical policy analysis.

The book provides a thorough examination of the bank's evolution and its critical functions within the modern Iraqi economy:

·        Historical Evolution: A detailed review of the bank’s founding, its periods of independence and external dependence, and its transformed role in the post-2003 era.

·        Operational Framework: An exploration of the bank's primary objectives, functions, sovereign tools, and internal departmental structures.

·        Sustainable Development: Analysis of the bank’s projected role in driving national development and its strategic plans for the future.

·        Security & Stability: A look at the procedures implemented to maintain monetary stability and the bank's efforts in combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

·        Institutional Governance: An evaluation of the bank's complex relationship with Iraq’s legislative and executive branches.

This volume serves as a vital reference for policymakers and scholars looking to understand the mechanics of monetary policy in Iraq and the future trajectory of its central financial institution.

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