The scramble for contracts

Polish firms could play a part in the rebuilding process in Iraq, acting as subcontractors and suppliers for American companies. Several hundred companies have already declared their readiness to cooperate The US Senate and House of Representatives have decided to assign USD 2.5 bln to USAID (the US Agency for International Development), which will utilize these funds in the reconstruction of Iraqi infrastructure and re-establishment of public services, schools and hospitals. The general contractors will come from the USA, but they will be looking to employ sub-contractors from countries which supported the war against Saddam Hussein. It is generally believed that around 50 per cent of all contracts are to be made available to sub-contractors, and Polish companies are likely to find themselves among that number. The proposals... Economic organizations and companies wishing to be involved in the reconstruction of Iraq may submit their proposals to the Ministry of Econom