UN-Habitat and UNDP are helping Iraq to address strategic urban development of the Pilgrimage governorates of Najaf and Karbala.Read more
“Very few women work in my village, so my beauty shop will be the first,” said Ms. Zahra.Read more
The second largest water treatment plant reopened in Mosul, providing safe drinking water to 300,000 people in 24 neighbourhoods.Read more
More than 300 projects are already underway in Mosul, and hundreds more are starting in coming weeks.Read more
UNDP has recently launched a major project to support community reconciliation.Read more
UNDP will support local peace committees and help to collect information on atrocities.Read more
The sister agencies will launch an advocacy campaign engaging selected school authorities in the preparation of a local evacuation plan.Read more
Publication: Funding Facility for Stabilization Quarter II Report 2017
By the end of the second quarter of 2017, the Funding Facility for Stabilization (FFS) expanded its work with over 1,000 projects underway that support the Government of Iraq's efforts to stabilize 23 newly liberated areas. This report outlines the progress made from 1 April to 30 June 2017 by FFS in the governorates of Ninewah, Salah al-Din, Anbar, Diyala and Kirkuk.
Project: Strengthening Participatory and Accountable Governance
UNDP is assisting Iraq to implement national reform plans. This includes support to institutional reform and good governance through modernizing the Council of Representatives’ internal procedures, reinforcing its oversight role, and fostering inclusive participation in legislative processes and public policies. UNDP is also supporting the Parliament of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Provincial Councils.
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Present in Iraq since 1976, UNDP is committed to supporting the Government and people of Iraq during their transition towards reconciliation, reform and stability. Our support ranges from promoting emergency livelihoods and community dialogue in districts impacted by the humanitarian crisis, to helping stabilize newly liberated areas, to providing technical assistance in support of governance reforms and decentralization.
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About Iraq
34 million
Population
99%
of government revenue is generated by the oil sector
23%
of Iraqis live on less than US$ 2.2 a day
18%
of youth (15-24 years) are unemployed