By John Lee.
Iraq's Ministry of Planning has held a steering committee meeting for the Supporting Economic Transformation (SET) project, in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), to review progress and agree a roadmap for 2026.
According to the Ministry, the meeting assessed achievements during 2025 and finalised joint planning for 2026, with an emphasis on aligning the project's objectives with the programmes of development partners to ensure the sustainability of activities supporting long-term economic transformation.
Director General of the Economic and Financial Policies Department at the Ministry of Planning, Dr Sabah Jundi Mansour, said the discussions focused on evaluating last year's outcomes and setting priorities for the coming phase.
For his part, GIZ Country Director Dr Axel Klabhake reviewed key successes achieved in 2025, stressing the importance of strengthening strategic partnerships to deliver lasting institutional impact. He noted that the 2026 plan will involve increased partner contributions and clearer timelines aimed at improving private sector efficiency.
The meeting also included a review of partner contributions to future activities, the identification of priorities and targets, and an open discussion on mechanisms to support economic growth and address existing challenges. Representatives from several ministries and relevant institutions attended alongside GIZ officials.
(Source: Ministry of Planning)
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