By John Lee.
Iraq's Ministry of Planning and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have jointly launched a report on population distribution in Iraq, titled "Migration Challenges and Inequality: Towards a Balanced Map for Development and Stability."
According to the Ministry of Planning, the report examines the relationship between population distribution and the spatial distribution of development, services, and economic opportunities across Iraq's governorates. It draws on data from the general population and housing census.
Speaking at the launch event, Dr. Maher Hammad Johan, Under-Secretary for Technical Affairs at the Ministry of Planning, said the report forms part of Iraq's commitments under the Arab Council for Population and Development, and is intended to inform planning and policymaking. He expressed hope that the report's findings and recommendations would be translated into actionable measures, requiring continued coordination between ministries, governorates, and national and international partners.
Pascal Rendjens, Head of the IOM Mission in Iraq, highlighted that migration, poverty, and development are interlinked issues. He noted that more than 60 percent of Iraq's population are of working age, representing a demographic opportunity that requires investment in skills and the equitable provision of services across regions.
The event included a presentation of key findings and recommendations by Dr. Maha Abdul-Karim Hammoud, Director General of the Department of Human Development at the Ministry of Planning.
(Source: Iraqi Ministry of Planning)
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