Iraq is at a crossroads. Almost two decades after the 2003 war, the country remains caught in a fragility trap, facing increasing political instability, growing social unrest, and a deepening state-citizen divide. Amid a multitude of crises—including an oil price shock, the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Overview -- The political demand: spatial equity without compromising productivity -- Diagnose to prescribe. Uncovering the truth about spatial disparities -- Policy package 1: levelling the playing field and investing in people -- Policy package 2: connectivity - making spillovers work for poor...