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FROM AMSTERDAM TO BAGHDAD: WHY IRAQ’S DIGITAL FUTURE IS
CLOSER THAN EVER
written by Web Release August 5, 2026
Today, discussions at the world’s leading fintech conferences have moved beyond digital payments. At Money20/20 Europe
2026 in Amsterdam, conversations revolved around a clear shift in the sector’s priorities. The focus has shifted toward building
interconnected digital ecosystems that integrate financial services, commerce, education, government services, and artificial
intelligence within a unified framework. This convergence is transforming daily life, while fundamentally reshaping the broader
financial landscape. For emerging economies, it offers substantial opportunities to create more agile and connected economic
models.
This raises a fundamental question: Where does Iraq stand in this global transformation?
Iraq is increasingly well positioned for digital transformation, thanks to several key strengths. A young population is driving
the demand for technology, while government institutions continue to make steady progress in advancing their digital
transformation initiatives. These factors provide Iraq with a unique opportunity not only to keep pace with the changes
happening across the globe, but also to leapfrog conventional stages of development that other economies have had to
navigate and establish itself as a forward-looking model for digital innovation.
Payments: the beginning, not the end
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