By John Lee.
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a $20 million investment over four years to enhance water and sanitation services in Iraq, benefiting 2.5 million people across five governorates: Maysan [Missan], Diwaniyah, Ninewa, Baghdad, and Erbil.
Implemented by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) under the Government of Iraq's leadership, the initiative aligns with Iraq's national three-year cost plan.
Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing, and Municipalities, Ali Hussein Abdul Amir, emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating it supports the goal of inclusive and sustainable services. The funding will strengthen local governance, modernize service delivery, and boost private sector and community engagement, with a focus on empowering youth, who represent 60% of Iraq's population.
UNICEF's Sandra Lattouf highlighted the program's role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SCGs), driving climate action, and promoting sustainable community practices.
Erin Mone-Marquez, Acting Mission Director for USAID/Iraq, praised the collaboration as a step toward a healthier, more sustainable future for Iraqis.
(Source: ReliefWeb)
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