By Sanger Youssif Salih, for the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). The opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.
Roadmap to Economic Recovery in Erbil and the KRI
On June 24, 2025, the Institute of Regional and International Studies (IRIS), in collaboration with the Middle East Research Institute (MERI), hosted a roundtable discussion titled "A Roadmap Towards Economic Recovery in Erbil and the Kurdistan Region."
The event brought together experts from key institutions within the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), independent researchers and academics, as well as representatives from NGOs, the private sector, and labor syndicates. The discussion focused on the region's deepening financial challenges and the decline in public sector job opportunities, which have significantly affected the labor market across Erbil and other provinces.
Participants examined the current employment crisis and critically assessed the KRG's existing policies and strategies aimed at addressing it. This timely event provided a valuable platform to reflect on the economic challenges and to consider whether a new and viable path forward can be found.
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