The UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNDP Resident Representative, Lise Grande stressed that working with local partners is a fundamental element of national ownership. “The United Nations, and UNDP in particular, is committed to harness the economic and human potential of Basra; we will turn black gold into human gold”, she promised.
Aqeel Al-Khalidi, a member at the Basra Provincial Council said: “We seek UNDP’s cooperation to improve the public finance management system at the Governorate of Basra and will devote all efforts to achieve the objectives of the Basra Compact."
Lastly, the Deputy Governor of Basra, Dhergham Al-Ajwadi highlighted that “establishing a partnership between the public and private sectors and micro, small and medium enterprises will help revive our economy; however, it will require vocational training to equip existing and future Iraqi workers to respond to needs in a variety of sectors.”
UNDP has nearly 40 years of experience in Iraq leading the UN’s development work, providing knowledge and practical expertise. In its long-term engagement with the government and the people of Iraq, UNDP focuses on inclusive participation, accountability, access to justice, women’s empowerment, security sector reform, decentralization and private sector development. In particular, UNDP supports the government’s 4-year development plans (2014-2017).
(Source: UNDP)
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