Amongst objectives of the plan is to generate employment, whilst considering related social and environmental impacts.
Member of Iraq’s Council of Representative, Parliamentary Security and Defence Committee, Mr. Hoshyar Abdullah, reflects on collaboration with UNDP on security sector reform.
"Core services and infrastructure crucial to ensuring that people displaced by the conflict are able to return to their homes and communities.”
Italy’s Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Marco Carnelos: "This third contribution is a further testimony of Italy’s commitment in supporting this crucial stabilization work to help the Iraqi people.”
The adoption of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, two years ago, provide a unique opportunity to address this.
The Government of the Republic of Korea and UNDP signed a partnership agreement for US$4 million to support stabilization and recovery in newly liberated areas in Iraq.
Mosul is one of the largest stabilization challenges the people of Iraq and the UN have ever faced.
Publication: Empowering people and building peaceful societies- Cooperation between the EU and UNDP in the Arab States region
The publication showcases results of the many initiatives carried out by the EU and UNDP in the Arab States, impacting the lives of millions of people across the region, including Iraq. It demonstrates how the EU and UNDP are natural partners, sharing the same values and objectives for advancing peace and security, human rights and development. A guiding principle of the partnership is the joint effort to help countries eradicate poverty and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 universal goals to achieve a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future by 2030.
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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What we do
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