Iraq National Housing Policy

"A vibrant, flexible, and efficient system for the production of quality housing is essential for the continued growth of the Iraqi economy. A major part of the capital stock of the country, housing supply must be built up in line with infrastructure, industry, and community facilities such as schools and hospitals. Housing production is a highly productive economic activity, capable of generating direct employment, income multipliers and employment linkages at least equivalent to those of other conventional “productive” sectors such as agriculture, industry, and services. Housing is also a social good, responding to basic needs of the citizens of Iraq. The welfare of Iraqi individuals, families, and communities depends on the steady growth and improvement of the housing stock."