The Project of Ilisu Dam:Its Impact upon Iraqi Economy

Abstract

AbstractThe project of Ilisu Dam Which is going to be Constructedon Tigris South of Turkey, raises an internationalControversial and attitudes were Varied between an advocateand an opposing for this step. This project will leave dangerousnegative effects not only upon Iraq and Syria but also extend toinclude Arab Gulf region too. Technical studies mode inKuwait Confirmed that Certain areas north of the Gulf will beaffected by this project as well as the natural systems like themarshes being a transitional station for Sea fish.The effects this project Come from immigrating a largenumber of people especially the Kurds in South-east ofAnatolia and the drowning hundreds of archaeological Sites inaddition to the pollution of the waters due to the usage of thechemical fertilizers by the farmers.