Crisis expert Ali al-Fariji has called on the Iraqi government to reassess the country’s financial management system to prevent recurring salary payment crises and strengthen economic stability.
Al-Fariji said the current situation should serve as a warning for the Iraqi state. He stressed that the salaries of millions of employees and retirees, along with funding for essential public services, should not remain heavily dependent on a single source of income and one export route.
According to him, Iraq’s problem is not a shortage of resources. Instead, the country faces weaknesses in managing its resources, liquidity, and financial risks.
He explained that the priority should not be limited to securing funds for August salaries. The real challenge is ensuring that the same problem does not return in the coming months, including September and October.
Al-Fariji noted that a country with vast oil wealth should not face repeated difficulties in financing employee salaries. He argued that Iraq needs a comprehensive review of its financial management system rather than relying on temporary solutions at the end of each month.
He emphasized that long-term financial planning, better liquidity management, and stronger risk controls are necessary to protect government finances and prevent future salary-related crises.
