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Rejuvenating the transport sector in Iraq

Abstract: 
This is an article on the website MEED.com, a business news website in Middle East. The article is on the development of transportation system in Iraq. The article describes the importance of a well-developed transportation system to Iraq and up to which standard they should be improved. The article states about the call for consultants to develop a master transportation plan for the country which is expected to complete in 15 months. It also identifies Baghdad metro as a key solution and the importance of ports development which includes the removal of wrecks of the vessels sunk during the war. Finally it recognizes the need of privatization due to the lack of funds and expertise.
Author: 
Suzanne Fenton
Institution: 
Middle East Business Intelligence
Year: 
2012
Domains-Issue Area: 
Region(s): 
Industry Focus: 
Transport
Country: 
Iraq
Datatype(s): 
Bibliographies & Reports