Reconstruction money in Iraq remains largely unspent
Basra reports delayed disbursement of about 60 percent of the pledged 21 billion for reconstruction. Despite some schools, water plants, and power stations, Iraq’s south still lacks consistent electricity and clean water, fueling frustration as residents compare to Baghdad’s Green Zone security.
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Iraqi reconstruction pace faces delays and rising costs
Water shortages, power needs, and stalled approvals slow Iraq rebuilding as officials warn six months of no electricity turned to three years. U.S. funds remain largely unspent while hundreds of projects await contracts and Iraqi labor drives local gains amid security hurdles.
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