How has Iraq accelerated the development of tech businesses?

Gradual improvements Iraq’s security situation, increased access to the internet, growing interest of young people in information communication tech, and the establishment of multiple tech incubators in the country have created the seeds for accelerated development of tech businesses in the country.

Where are tech services available in Iraq?

In addition, data collection was limited to a few locations. However, considering that the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) and Baghdad are likely the largest markets for tech services in Iraq, the heavy concentration of respondents from the KRI is appropriate.

Does Iraq have a tech sector?

The assessment report attempted to evaluate the current situation of the tech sector in Iraq and identify diferent barriers curbing the tech sector. Where opportunities do exist, IOM has the opportunity to support early stage tech startups with the potential to generate employment opportunities.

Does Iraq have a tech business database?

With a limited number of tech businesses operating in Iraq, the tech business database for Key Informant Interviews and Employer Surveys prepared was diverse in terms of geographical distribution.

Will Iraq's tech sector catch up to a competitive economy?

Taking steps in this direction would be both timely and instrumental to allow the Iraqi tech sector to catch up to economies where tech has already taken of. Telecommunications and mobile payments are reportedly the only two competitive tech sectors in Iraq, while other tech areas are still under-developed.

Why is private backed tech development a problem in Iraq?

However, several factors continue to hamper privately backed tech development in Iraq: a lack of market incorporation, dificulty in securing investments, regulatory and legal barriers, a lack of trust in tech businesses, and a lack of skilled manpower.