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This assessment received government comments and feedback on the finalised data. These comments have been incorporated into the assessment at the GDI research team’s discretion. Usually the comments received highlight where a bill is in formulation, or has recently passed into law, and this has been missed by the country assessor. Only comments which are grounded in evidence are incorporated into the assessment.
Iraq
Band
F
Corruption risk
Critical
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Iraq Assessment
Iraq Country BriefIraq faces critical corruption risks across its defence institutions; in particular regarding financial and personnel risks such as asset disposal mechanisms and whistleblower protections. The Iraqi defence sector does, however, exhibit some positive measures regarding prohibition of facilitation payments under criminal law and some level of legislative and public scrutiny.
Risk categories
Political
Band
F
12/100
Risk
Critical
Financial
Band
F
5/100
Risk
Critical
Personnel
Band
F
7/100
Risk
Critical
Operational
Band
F
9/100
Risk
Critical
Procurement
Band
F
9/100
Risk
Critical
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