Revenue in the provinces of Sulaymaniyah and Halabja has recorded a dramatic increase, rising from less than one billion dinars to more than 14 billion dinars within a single week. This sharp growth highlights a significant shift in economic activity across the region.
According to the Transparency Platform, revenue collected from border crossings and internal sources rose by more than 1,500% compared to the previous week. The platform reported that between March 28 and Friday, April 3, total revenue reached 14.66 billion Iraqi dinars. In contrast, revenue from March 21 to March 27 stood at only 896 million dinars, reflecting a major difference in performance within a short period.
Shwan Jabbar, supervisor of the Transparency Platform, explained the earlier decline in revenue. Speaking on March 25, he said the lack of regular working hours in government offices had reduced income. In addition, ongoing conflict in the region disrupted trade flows, especially at border crossings, which directly affected revenue collection.
However, revenue in the provinces of Sulaymaniyah and Halabja rebounded strongly this week. Government offices resumed normal operations, and authorities improved coordination with traders and border officials. As a result, trade activity increased, and revenue collection returned to higher levels.
The Transparency Platform also confirmed that authorities collect revenue daily from 451 offices, including border checkpoints and internal revenue centers. These revenues come from non-oil sources and are gathered through six main treasuries located in Sulaymaniyah, Garmian, Raparin, Chamchamal, and Halabja.
The Kurdistan Regional Government launched the Transparency Platform on December 15, 2022, under the supervision of Qubad Talabani. The platform aims to improve transparency, strengthen accountability, and give the public clear access to financial data.
Overall, this sharp increase in revenue shows how quickly income levels can recover when administrative stability improves and trade flows return to normal.
