Wasting public money and a budget of millions to polish the government’s image
Wasting public money and a budget of millions to polish the government’s image
12-30-2024
Information/ Special
In light of the economic and political crises that Iraq is experiencing, questions are increasing about the government’s priorities in managing public resources. Recent reports indicate the continuation of financial support in the amount of five million Iraqi dinars, allocated by the office of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in cooperation with the Communications Authority to finance media campaigns aimed at improving the government’s image, which sparked widespread controversy about the management of public money
Media Support Details
According to informed sources, support was directed more than a year ago to a group of local media and press agencies to implement campaigns aimed at highlighting the government’s achievements and shedding light on its efforts in the field of services. Information indicates that the funds were transferred directly from the budget of the Communications Authority under the pretext of enhancing government communication, amid the absence of clear criteria for identifying the beneficiary agencies.
The declared objectives
The sources confirmed that the goal of the funding is to confront counter-campaigns that promote a negative image of the government, with a focus on highlighting development projects and reform policies.
Lack of transparency:
The failure to announce the agencies benefiting from the support has raised concerns that these funds will be used in suspicious political and media deals.
Official reactions
In the face of criticism, the Prime Minister’s Office has stressed that these funds are part of “effective government communication” and that strengthening cooperation with media agencies is essential to countering smear campaigns.
However, MPs have called for an investigation into these funds and how they are allocated, demanding that the beneficiaries be revealed and transparency in the management of public resources be ensured.
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