The Project of Ilisu Dam:Its Impact upon Iraqi Economy

Abstract

Abstract The project of Ilisu Dam Which is going to be Constructed on Tigris South of Turkey, raises an international Controversial and attitudes were Varied between an advocate and an opposing for this step. This project will leave dangerous negative effects not only upon Iraq and Syria but also extend to include Arab Gulf region too. Technical studies mode in Kuwait Confirmed that Certain areas north of the Gulf will be affected by this project as well as the natural systems like the marshes being a transitional station for Sea fish. The effects this project Come from immigrating a large number of people especially the Kurds in South-east of Anatolia and the drowning hundreds of archaeological Sites in addition to the pollution of the waters due to the usage of the chemical fertilizers by the farmers.

Keywords

• ilisu dam
• impact of ilisu dam on iraqi economy
• ilisu dam and economic situation of iraq