With few job openings, Iraqi youth find work in creative ways
As Iraq’s economy struggles, Al-Monitor spoke to young Iraqis who are making money via video games, social media and other means.
BAGHDAD — In Iraq's struggling economy, more young people are trying creative ways to make money.
Many young Iraqis have traditionally looked to the public sector for work, but the government only passed its 2023 budget on Monday after months of delays, and ministries were reluctant to hire in the interim. Moreover, the dinar has been falling against the US dollar since the government of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani took office last October. High oil prices provided a boost in 2022, but corruption remains rampant and the war in Ukraine has led to higher food prices.
