And that's what this operation, the second purpose of which is to provide for the Iraqi security forces in terms of their growth and development.

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These are not necessarily independent in the sense in which it is understood in western economies, with their primary purpose being to offer a different perspective on the operation of the SOEs from those of the executive rather than to represent other non-state interests.

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Purpose of the investment is purely to achieve one or more social objectives through the operation of the company, no personal gain is desired by the investors.

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