The Iraqi Private Banks League, in cooperation with the Central Bank of Iraq, organized a seminar titled "The Role of Statistics in Shaping Monetary Policy," under the patronage of Bank of Beirut and the Arab Countries, International Development Bank, National Bank of Iraq, and  Hammurabi Commercial Bank. The event was attended by Dr. Ammar Hamad Khalaf, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Wadee Al-Handel, Chairman of the Iraqi Private Banks League, along with representatives from banks, university professors, and economists.

Dr. Samir Fakhri, Director General of the Statistics and Research Directorate at the Central Bank, presented a detailed report featuring data on monetary policy, highlighting significant growth in banking and financial indicators driven by the Central Bank’s policies.

The seminar included a discussion panel featuring Dr. Samir Fakhri and Samir Al-Nassiri, Advisor to the Iraqi Private Banks League, moderated by Dr. Salah Al-Imam. The session focused on the importance of banking and economic data in formulating practical economic and financial policies to support the foundations of Iraq’s national economy.

This seminar reflects the commitment of the Iraqi Private Banks League and the Central Bank of Iraq to promoting awareness of the role of statistics and data in supporting monetary and economic policies, advancing Iraq’s sustainable economic development.