ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF THE CORONA PANDEMIC AND GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES ON THE GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS IN IRAQ

Abstract

The research seeks to evaluate the contributions of various sectors in Iraq—namely the industrial, agricultural, and commercial sectors—in supporting and strengthening global value chains. It also explores the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced participation rates in these chains. Additionally, the study investigates the role of government strategies and support in enhancing global value chains. Data were collected through surveys, and SmartPLS was employed to analyse the relationships among the variables. The findings revealed a positive association between the COVID-19 pandemic and government strategies, which in turn exhibited a positive relationship with global value chains. Furthermore, the results indicated that government support significantly moderates the relationship between government strategies and global value chains. The study highlights the economic implications of these findings, as well as the potential benefits that can be achieved through active participation in global value chains. It also identifies the challenges and barriers that hinder the effective contribution of these sectors to the global value chain.