Iran's 'Productivity Plan' likely to lead to an increase in corrupt transactions
Our latest Pro memo looks at how Iran's new strategy to drive economic growth will play out.
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To:
Al-Monitor Pro Members
From:
Dr. Bijan Khajehpour
Managing Partner, Eurasian Nexus Partners, Vienna, Austria
Date:
Feb. 15, 2023
Bottom Line:
The recent decree entitled “Productivity Plan” issued by Iran's so-called Economic Coordination Council — consisting of President Ebrahim Raisi, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baquer Qalibaf and judiciary head Mohseni Ejei — will pave the way for the continuation of corrupt transfers of ownership between the government and the semi-state sector, with some positive short-term impact on the government’s financial position.