Assessment

Are You Prepared to Do Business in Iraq?

Iraq offers you rich business opportunity, but success there requires cultural understanding, a certain degree of planning, and a willingness to build strong relationships.

In Iraq, you’ll encounter unique social, economic, and regulatory demands. You’ll also need to build trust and work with traditional business practices.

This five-minute self-evaluation will help you decide whether you’re ready to do business in Iraq. It will reveal possible knowledge gaps and help you chart the next steps.

When you have finished, you’ll receive and email with insights based on your responses.

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1. I regularly meet with people from Iraq.*

I have many friends and family in Iraq.

I have a couple of good friends from Iraq.

I meet with business partners from Iraq.

Not often.

Never.

2. My Iraqi contacts encourage me to explore opportunities in their market.*

I have active support from my Iraqi contacts.

Some of my contacts recommend it.

My business partners are neutral on the idea.

I haven’t discussed it in depth.

I have no Iraqi contacts.

3. I have visited Iraq.*

Yes, I have visited many of its cities and regions.

Yes, I have spent time in Baghdad.

Yes, but only on military bases or secure zones.

No, but I would like to visit.

No, and I have no plans to go.

4. I prefer to meet with business partners face-to-face.*

I travel to meet them at least four times a year.

I visit my partners at least once a year.

I meet once at the start of a partnership, then mostly work remotely.

Sometimes, depending on the situation.

It’s not necessary for me.

5. As a business leader, I am committed to improving the lives of my employees and customers.*

Absolutely, it’s my top priority.

As long as it aligns with my business goals.

I try when possible, but it’s not my main focus.

Occasionally, but profits come first.

Profits always take precedence over social impact.

6. I already do business in the region.*

My business has a strong footprint throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

Yes, in modernized countries like UAE and Kuwait.

No, but I work with other countries around the world.

No, but my business contacts are encouraging me to do so.

No, but I am open to the idea.

7. I use personal gifts to help close business deals.*

Always, but nothing of substantial value.

Always, but only as temporary perks.

Yes, strategically.

Reluctantly.

Not at all.

8. My business contributes to community and social causes.*

Always, and it’s part of my business strategy.

Often, and I make an effort to engage.

Occasionally, when convenient.

Rarely, but I see the value in it.

Never, I focus only on business operations.

9. I strive to be sensitive to culture and religion that are different from my own.*

I have extensive knowledge and always show respect.

I make an effort to educate myself and adapt.

I am aware but still learning.

I know a little but haven’t had to apply it.

I haven’t considered it much.

10. Public trust is a crucial and measurable brand asset.*

Strongly agree, and I actively work to build trust.

I agree, and I try to apply this in my business dealings.

I see the value, but I haven’t fully prioritized it.

I recognize trust is important, but I don’t know how to build it.

I don’t see it as a major factor in business success.

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