New deals bring World Bank's commitment to Iraq to $4.7bn

The World Bank Group and the Government of Iraq have signed two projects totalling $510 million to help improve living conditions, enhance water supplies, and create jobs. The two projects, along with the ongoing $750 million Emergency Operation for Development program and other planned commitments, will increase the World Bank's total commitment to Iraq to $4.7 billion, compared to $600 million four years ago.