SPS-SRSS 2027: International Conference on Supporting the Private Sector

"Supporting the Private Sector: A Shared Responsibility for a Stable Society"
 

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1. Submission Guidelines
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All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal or conference.

The conference official languages are Arabic and English. All research papers will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process using Turnitin for plagiarism detection.

Participation Fees:
- Authors (With Research Paper): 100,000 IQD (Includes review, publication, conference materials, certificates, and shields).
- Attendees (Without Paper): Free registration.

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2. List of Topics
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We invite submissions under the following 5 main tracks and their sub-themes:

Track 1: Private Sector as a Pillar of Sustainable Development
- Successful international and local experiences.
- Future perspectives on private sector expansion.
- The effectiveness of the private sector in achieving SDGs.

Track 2: Management and Deployment of Local and Foreign Funding
- State funds management for private sector growth.
- Managing private projects under government sponsorship.
- International funding contributions in supporting local businesses.

Track 3: Legal Legislations for Private Sector Development
- Updating the Private Sector Development Strategy 2014-2030.
- Re-evaluating legal frameworks and legislations supporting businesses.
- An analytical review of Investment Law No. 13 of 2006 (Amended by Law No. 3 and Law No. 50 of 2015).

Track 4: Islamic Sharia Perspective on Private Property and Favoritism
- Sharia stance on private property rights.
- Sharia stance on nepotism and favoritism in investments.
- Islamic financial perspectives on micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) loans.

Track 5: Media Contribution in Promoting Private Sector & Local Products
- The role of media in broadcasting and strengthening the private sector.
- Media initiatives supporting the consumption of locally manufactured goods.
- Marketing and promotion strategies for national products.

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3. Committees
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Organizing Institutions:
- Imam Al-Kadhum University College (Wasit Departments - Department of Financial and Banking Sciences).
- In cooperation with Al-Muthanna University (College of Administration and Economics) & Growth Leadership Journal (Reyadat Al-Nemoo).

Conference Chair:
- Amjad Al-Qutbi (Imam Al-Kadhum University College).

Scientific & Program Committee:
- Joint scientific committee from Imam Al-Kadhum University, Al-Muthanna University, and Growth Leadership Journal.

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4. Publication
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All accepted and presented research papers will be reviewed by the Growth Leadership Journal (Reyadat Al-Nemoo) editorial board and published in the official Conference Proceedings / Partner Scientific Journals sponsored by Imam Al-Kadhum University College.

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5. Venue and Co-located Events
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The conference will be held physically in Wasit, Iraq.

Venue: Imam Al-Kadhum University College / Wasit Departments.
Dates: Wednesday, January 6, to Thursday, January 7, 2027.

Co-located Events:
1. Interactive workshops by public and private banks showcasing banking and credit services.
2. Educational seminars by private sector companies to promote and support local products.

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6. Contact Information
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For any inquiries regarding submissions, registration, or logistics, please contact:
- Conference Email: lecwasit37@iku.edu.iq / growth.leadership@iku.edu.iq
- Phone & WhatsApp: +964 771 727 8806