Will The Iraqi Dinar Rise Now That The Constitution Is Approved?
Author: Marcel Heersema
The current constitution of Iraq was approved by an October 15,
2005 ratification vote. The proposed constitution was drafted in
2005 by members of the Interim Iraqi Government to replace the
Law of Administration for the State of Iraq for the Transitional
Period, which had been put in force by the Coalition Provisional
Authority after the Iraq War and occupation of Iraq by the
United States and Coalition forces.
The drafting and adoption of the new constitution was not
without controversy, however, as sectarian tensions in Iraq
figured heavily in the process. The deadline for the conclusion
of drafting was extended on four occasions because of the lack
of consensus on religious language. In the end, only three of
the 15 Sunni members of the drafting committee attended the
signing ceremony, and none of them signed it. Sunni leaders were
generally urging the electorate to reject the constitution in
the 15 October referendum, but were overwhelmingly rejected by
the voters.
The text of the proposed constitution was read to the National
Assembly on Sunday, 28 August 2005. It describes the state as a
"democratic, federal, representative republic" and a
"multiethnic, multi-religious and multi-sect country".
Excerpts From The Preamble
We the sons of Mesopotamia, the creators of the alphabet, and
the cradle of arithmetic: went by the millions for the first
time in our history to the ballot box, men and women, young and
old, on January 30, 2005, remembering the pains of the despotic
band's sectarian oppression of the majority; inspired by the
suffering of Iraq's martyrs - Sunni and Shiite, Arab, Kurd and
Turkomen so we can create a new Iraq of the future, without
sectarianism, racial strife, regionalism, discrimination or
isolation.
Some References To Monetary Concerns From The Body Of The
Constitution
The Arabic language and Kurdish languages are the two official
languages of Iraq. The use of both languages is officially
endorsed in any setting enjoined by the principle of equality
such as bank notes, passports and stamps.
The Central Bank of Iraq is a financially and administratively
independent institution and is responsible before the Council of
Representatives.
The federal government shall have exclusive authorities in the
issuing of currency, formulating monetary policy, and
establishing and administering a central bank.
Now, will the Iraqi Dinar rise?
This currency has already gained 25% the past half year. The
more stable Iraq gets the more the dinar will rise in my
opinion. This is only one of the many steps Iraq has to make but
for exceptance by the world bank a big one.
Still keep in mind that investing in Iraqi Dinars should be on
the most risky side of your investment portfolio.
About the author:
Marcel Heersema is a full-time online investor who is always
looking for the best money making opportunities on the net. For
more information go to: Iraqi Dinar
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