Abstract
AbstractThe development paths in Iraq witnessed a state of imbalance in the intellectual and economic approach due to the internal conflicts over power that occurred after the establishment of the modern state, which made successive governments to draw their economic policies according to short-term programs and visions to confront crises and emergency economic fluctuations, in addition to their reliance upon one economic source (oil) in financing theeconomic policies, despite having a lot of natural and human potential that can bring a qualitative boom in the gross domestic product if utilized properly.Thus, according to this study, it can be concluded that the process of strengthening the developmental paths of the state in Iraq lies in the necessity of having a political leadership that carries a clear developmental thought and philosophy that contributes to creating an economic stability for long periods, in addition to expanding human capabilities and social investment through consolidating the relationship between the state and society, which would lead to the promotion of economic growth, and the consolidation of ties between the state and the private sector. That is, to create a more balanced and strong economy to face emergency economic crises in accordance with long-termed developmental programs and vision, as well as the state’s need for adopting a new strategy which works on developing the institutional system, diversifying sources of income and eliminating corruption and nepotism in an effort to provide developmental benefits for all segments of society with no discrimination.
