Today in a collaborative effort both PMO and
@KRGDIT
delivering another training in terms of adding contract Module to the Kurdistan Financial Management System (KFMS). The ultimate goal is transparency and legitimacy in contract procedures across the government.
Get ready to be blown away by Helebca's (Hanar) pomegranate this year!
"This photo depicts a 900-gram pomegranate from Helebca Farms, harvested in 2023."
The office of the Prime Minister takes great pride in ensuring that these high-quality products are marketed globally.
The new “Data Center” will eradicate the challenges we encounter in the process of data gathering and will enable practitioners to make decisions based on actual data. We’re committed to making sure that data literacy will have to be utilised in the government.
Three years ago we promised to build the KRG’s first modern data center to host citizen and govt services.
Today that became a reality. We now have the critical infrastructure necessary to leap into the digital future.
Watch this space.
#DigitalTransformation
.
We’re in Halabja today with high hopes for the finest agro exports this year.
The project works closely with Minister Begard Talabani’s team + efforts by development agencies and our Dutch friends.
@nlinkri
Transformative for the region.
#StrongerKurdistan
By ending today’s session we’ll close the final curtain of onboarding the remaining GDs across the KRG into Kurdistan Financial Management System(KFMS). One step closer to fully digitise the process of finance management.
It was an absolute pleasure visiting our KRG representative in the UK. Massive thanks to kak
@karwanTahir
and kak
@khasrow_ajgayi
for the warm hospitality. We truly felt the valuable work your team provides in levelling up the relationship between UK and KRG
Very pleased to welcome an enthusiastic and talented team from the
@Kurdistan
Council of Ministers to the
@KRG_UK
Representation.
They are here to further enhance and strengthen their ability to supervise and lead the strategic projects they oversee in Kurdistan Region.👏👏
Today at
#HITEX
, I discussed some of our projects that are prioritised for streamlining business and designed to help startups to overcome their business challenges. And they’re:
-Company registration
-IPP
-Micro-Finance
-E-Signature
-E-Payment
-Licensing Reform
Today at HITEX, kak
@ShivanDolamari
from office of PM
@masrour_barzani
talked about the Priority Projects for the 9th Cabinet which helps with easing the business challenges specifically for startups. Among those are digitalization, economy development and banking reform
#hitex
We will transform our social security system into a regional role model.
A system of sustainable universal coverage that ensures adequate standard of living, protects and invests in our people, and contributes to Kurdistan’s long-term social and economic development -mb.
Digital leaders are the proxies of their ministries, they will act like a mediator between the requested entities and MOFE. Having them trained will enhance the expansion of Kurdistan financial management system. Hats off to DIT carrying out another successful training.
Our capable teams
@KRGDIT
have developed a distributed system consisting of multiple sub-systems for the Ministry of Interior. Cutting-edge software architecture, containerized, secure and amazing user interface. Guess who paid us a surprise online visit the other day? Stay tuned
The digital strategy overarching on six strategic core areas:
-Digital Governance
-Digital Architecture
-Human Capital
-User-Centred Design
-Security & Data Privacy
-Procurement
The core Policy: Intensifying the contribution of agriculture to GDP.
So far,
-Investment rate increased by 8%.
-Introducing Export initiatives and trade paths
-Marketing local products.
-Balancing and controlling of the Surplus& deficit products
Kurdistan’s agriculture has untold potential.
We want to see Halabja pomegranates compete globally; apples in the Berwari valley exported, walnuts from Hawraman, tahini from Amedi, figs of Akre and other products each tell their own story in new markets.
And we can do it.
@SalmanIKR
What a coincidence that you mention digital ID as we finalized the last components of the digital identity system today. A powerful system, masterfully architected and beautifully designed. See some tests below. Stay tuned. This government will flip the situation for good soon.
Witness the unwavering dedication of the young and passionate Kurdistani Agents and Onboarding Coordinators working on the "My Account" project - a true inspiration to us all.
Hats off for their outstanding performance.
KRG encourages esteemed citizens, civil servants, and foreigners to obtain a Unique Personal Number (UPN). The number serves as a digital identity that facilitates interactions between the government and individuals, while also reducing the considerable amount of paperwork
Global Corruption Perception Index defines digitisation as one of the key elements of reform. Part of the reform agenda is taking quality measures to enable financial inclusion and financial visibility. Hats off DIT for the pivotal role in transforming the government.
Kurdistan Financial Management System (KFMS) is a network connecting 100s of clients with the data center to cover the entire KRI. In addition to system development & training, preparation of the required equipment & online support is a big challenge.
#DigitalTransformation
Kurdistan Financial Management System is one of KRG’s prioritized projects. Back in July 2020, following a decree by the PM
@masrour_barzani
,KFMS was initiated to control government spending and improve the visibility of its expenditure.
#KFMS
A blueprint strategy will enable
@KRGDIT
to navigate among KRG’s top priorities. The initiative started last year Between PMO in collaboration with
@ukinerbil
and
@UKinIraq
including GDS. Today we witnessed the “Digital Transformation Strategy” in its final stages.
We hosted an effective workshop on “Digital Transformation Strategy” development which is carried out in close collaboration with the
@UKinIraq
,
@ukinerbil
and strong support of the KRG's Prime Minister's Office. The strategy will be published soon.
@Kurdistan
's ninth cabinet has taken massive steps towards Digital Transformation.
The essential infrastructure is done and in the near future
@KRGDIT
will develop applications to serve the citizens.
#DigitalTransformation
Next will be the institutionalisation of the process, providing a fair market share and sustainable trade to all our brilliant farmers. Their dream of seeing their products crossing the border will come alive
We’ve brought in the experts to educate our farmers.
Our plan: work through, by and with local agriculture authorities to regulate and inspect farms.
Our team will work with Kak
@Mohammashukri
’s office to secure inward investment in cold storage etc.
#Kurdistan
Modernisation and Institutionalising entities is not an easy task however,We’ve DIT this time. The upcoming two years will be revolutionary for the Kurdistan regional government.
I was humbled to receive a call from PM
@masrour_barzani
to check up on the digital agenda. He also thanked
@KRGDIT
’s young professionals for their excellent performance. I reiterated that my dept’s goal is to implement his vision based on priorities.
Finance goes paperless
#KFMS
reaches a milestone
KRG MoFE announced today that all Operational Expenditure-related spend requests must only be submitted to the GD of Public Accounting through Kurdistan Financial Management System
Hard copies of spend requests will be rejected
رئيس وزراء إقليم كردستان يقدم رسالة التعازي لشهداء وضحايا #زاخو ويؤكد علي تعاون و تنسيق بين الحكومتين و المجتمع الدولي لإيجاد حل للازمة لحفاظ أمن واستقرار الدولة.
The Kurdistan Region town of Akre is well-known for its sweet figs, or “hanjeer”
Akrè produces up to 300 tons on an annual basis.
It’s definitely one of my favorite fruits.
Friends from Akrè don’t forget about me.
It’s great to see new markets emerge for Kurdistan’s hardworking farmers.
We are fuelled by the Prime Minister’s vision and commitment.
Stay tuned for more products later this year.
#هەنگوین
Honey has always been a part of our national heritage, and now we proudly present it to international markets.
Starting today, retailers in Qatar, the Gulf, and beyond will savor Kurdistan’s premium honey.
#هەنگوین
Kurdistan Agriculture Export Initiative is one of the unprecedented strategic projects envisioned and adopted by the Prime Minister's office as a part of the economic diversification plan. The goal is to bridge the gap between our farmers and international markets.
We need a steadfast Agenda with a strong-minded leader to drive the Kurdistan region to a safe harbour; luckily, we have both. All we need is long-term stability to reach the destination we all deserve.
ڕۆژی زمانی دایک، لە گشت کوردستانییان و نەتەوە و پێکهاتەکانی کوردستان پیرۆز دەکەم. پاراستن و گەشەپێدانی زمانی دایک، ئەرکی هەموومانه.
با زمانی کوردی لە پێگەكان و سۆشیەڵ میدیادا زیاتر بەکاربهێنین.
لە خۆمەوە دەستپێدەکەم و لە ئەمڕۆوە زیاتر به کوردی توویت دەکەم. #بەکوردی
As a part of the comprehensive expansion of the Erbil city master plan, the concept of the Inner green belt was suggested in 2009. The project would have had countless benefits for the city.
To absorb the current demand of modernisations, it’s mandatory to reinvent and standardise processes in government. It’s very encouraging to see that there’s a firm will from the leadership to make it happen.
Prime Minister
@masrourbarzani
ends the vicious cycle of conventional salary distribution in KRG. It's about time to end segregation. Everyone deserves decent access to modern finance.
Our digital payments transformation has begun. Doctors, nurses and staff in this public hospital have already enjoyed the many benefits of private banking.
Target: 1m public employees
Time: 2 years
A stronger Kurdistan needs reliable banking infrastructure. #ههژماری_من
Reform means tackling corruption, breaking monopolies, and sweeping away bureaucracy. I met with Ahmed Anwer, Head of the Integrity Commission today to underscore this important task, and we need everyone’s cooperation so we can build a better future.
In August 2021, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) allocated $650 billion, the highest in history, but 65% was channelled to developed countries. WB and IMF need to scale up the conditionality and eligibility issues and focus on developing Regions such as Kurdistan.
The systematic increase in the inflation rate impacts the recessionary gap we have in the region, and this will cause severe economic damage if not hampered.
It was a fight against bureaucracy. The digital signature will be a foundation for an agile and more efficient government. Reform is not a choice; it’s a must.
Moving from classical economy to economic globalisation perhaps economic liberalisation is an opportunity requires multidisciplinary actions. Laws and regulations shouldn’t stop the business climate from flourishing.They’re drafted to be amended when change is utterly necessary
We welcomed the new year along with our brave Peshmerga in the front. I hope it will be a peaceful and prosperous year ahead for all humanity and especially for Kurdistan.
The Kurdistan Region and the UK are bound together by longstanding friendship.
We cooperate against terrorism; support refugees and the displaced, and favor peace and progress for all of Iraq.
I’m in London this week to explore ways to strengthen trade and investment ties -mb.
It was a pleasure to see friends —
@sajidjavid
@nadhimzahawi
@GregHands
— beyond the formal bilats.
The great thing about a reform and modernization agenda is that someone has already done it.
Our challenges are real, and we’ve got very good friends in London to help us.
Our youth need a turbo charge of hope, and they need a sense of belonging. They need a spark. This can only be created when there are equal opportunities and it’s based on meritocracy.
The new agile process of companies registration will enable enterprises, companies to register unhesitatingly. The process is noticeably cheaper compared to the old conventional process and extremely faster.
[THREAD] It’s now cheaper and quicker to register new businesses.
The cabinet today passed the new bylaw thanks to interventions by PM
@masrour_barzani
and DPM
@qubadjt
despite resistance.
The move improves one indicator of doing business in Kurdistan, and creates competition.
Not having an advanced weather forecast agency will lead to more catastrophes in future! people deserve to be alerted prior to any thunderstorm/floods. My thought is with MalaOmer, Shawes, Korean villages and other surroundings of Erbil city.
Initiating
#Bloom
aims to support SMEs and create a thriving business environment that fosters growth. The most significant obstacle faced by SMEs is access to finance, which will no longer be a hindrance for the 25 winners on their path to success.
It isn't merely about financial openness. GDP can be one of the leading indicators; however, there are other dimensions. We need to understand the size and scale of the economy in any industry before financialization.
#economy
Diversity in economy particularly none oil based revenues will provide more sustainable economic climate to KRI. Cabinet 9 already shedded light on potential economic areas in the region which will become priorities in upcoming years.
Comparing to 2013 in 2021 tourists visiting KRI massively increased by 300% percent. This is an optimistic indication of the KRI security stability and uninterrupted development of the cities.
إلى أبنائنا الشباب والشابات في دولة الإمارات ..
أبحث عن شاب أو شابة من المتميزين .. يمثلون قضايا الشباب .. وينقلون آراءهم .. ويتابعون الملفات الحكومية التي تهمهم .. ليكون وزيراً/وزيرةً للشباب معنا في حكومة الإمارات ..
نريده ملمّاً بقضايا وطنه، واعياً لواقع مجتمعه، ميدانياً في
5,000 Innocent people died.
100,00 people were displaced.
200 children were lost.
10,000 people were wounded.
We didn't learn the lesson, and we keep forgetting the history.
#HalabjaMassacre
The ultimate goal is to add all the ministries including their account units to Kurdistan financial management system/KFMS covering total operational expenditure which can be used to extrapolate the annual operational expenses
#optimum
financial visibility
The KRG doubles visibility over public spending this month by adding line ministry budgets to the financial management system, bringing unprecedented accounting to finances.
The more data, the better the decisions and the bigger the savings.
#StrongerKurdistan
It’s an immense pride to see my unit Special Projects and Communications Unit (SPC) at the Prime Minister’s Office to become a driving force in the government envisioned by H.E.
@masrourbarzani
and led by remarkable team.
Many more projects to come!
Stay tuned
In 2022, nearly nine in 10 adults in Iraqi Kurdistan (88%) reported feeling safe walking alone at night, a sentiment similar to that in low-crime Gulf states, and much higher than the 72% in the rest of Iraq.
PM
@masrour_barzani
’s in Erbil all day today. He’s in an emergency meeting to determine the needs of first responders/rescue efforts.
The PM’s expected to visit affected areas; promise emergency aid, and call for a review of infrastructure planning.
#Kurdistan
We inaugurated the biggest steel factory in the country.
— $100m private investment
— Over 1,000 jobs created
— Exports to Iraq and beyond
We’re keeping our promise for
#StrongerKurdistan
.