VOL. XLVI

No 50

15-December-2003

IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION

US Ban On Non-Coalition Nations May Further Delay Iraqi Reconstruction Awards

The Pentagons divisive directive to limit competition for "prime contracts" for reconstruction projects to companies from the US, Iraq, and coalition partners threatens to delay the massive $18.6bn reconstruction program. However, smaller initiatives to help regional allies secure contracts in Iraq are moving apace. MEES Contributing Editor Diane Munro reports from ...