Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments & opportunities in education and training in Iraq.
Does Iraq Have A Digital Economy? In a world constantly advancing technologically and emphasizing the importance of digital skills, Iraq has begun its journey toward digital transformation. The country is gradually building its infrastructure and enacting laws and regulations to reflect current technological changes. As Iraq embarks on this path, it is crucial to assess […]
By John Lee. The US State Department issued its 2024 Investment Climate Statement for Iraq earlier this year. The report covers the following key areas: Openness To, and Restrictions Upon, Foreign Investment Bilateral Investment and Taxation Treaties Legal Regime Industrial Policies Protection of Property Rights Financial Sector State-Owned Enterprises Responsible Business Conduct Corruption Political and Security Environment […]
From the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Quality-assured training on sustainable reintegration in Iraq ICMPD hosted the first training on Reintegration for Migration Policy Makers and Programme Professionals in Baghdad, for senior officials from […]
By John Lee. Iraqi edtech startup Eduba has reportedly been acquired by a major Iraqi ISP. According to a report from Tajarib, the company was sold for "an undisclosed seven-figure amount"; details of the acquiring company were not disclosed. In 2021, the company was one of nine business start-ups chosen for the second cohort of […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC). IBBC Women's group gears up at Dubai Conference to discuss 'How education empowers women and the Iraqi economy' The IBBC women's group is convening at the Dubai conference on 12/13th December, to focus on how educating women benefits the Iraqi economy. Representatives of Ministry of Higer Education, SABIS […]
By John Lee. The Belarusian Ambassador to Turkey and Iraq, Viktar Rybak, met with Iraqi officials on Sunday to enhance cooperation in key sectors. Discussions with Interior Minister A. Al-Shammari focused on collaboration between specialized agencies, legal frameworks, and experience sharing. In talks with Higher Education Minister Naeem Al-Aboudi, the two sides explored opportunities for […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has inaugurated the first phase of the 'Eduba' Project, targeting the construction of 600 schools across Iraq. Funded through the Iraq Development Fund, the initiative will be executed by private sector firms, following comprehensive technical and preparatory work. Global consulting firm Meinhardt and Yerim Contracting, one of […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has officially opened 790 model schools across Iraq via video conference, part of the 1,000-school project under the China-Iraq agreement. With modern designs, these schools aim to reduce overcrowding and eliminate triple-year classes. The remaining 210 schools are expected to be completed within two months. Contracts for […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC education conference to address Iraq's higher education strategy in skills and training. Education is becoming a significant topic in Iraq as the economy diversifies and expands, the country modernises and raises its economic ambitions and realises the potential of its growing youth population. Demography is driving the […]
By John Lee. iMMAP Inc., a US-based nonprofit organization that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations, has won a contract with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for "Operating, Maintaining, Training, and Further Development of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) for the Ministry of Education under 'Equitable Quality […]
By John Lee. Italy's Università degli Studi di Firenze (University of Florence, UNIFI) has won a contract with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for a "partnership to establish a minor degree program in conservation and heritage preservation at Northern Technical University in Mosul." Contract value is stated as $202,057.20. The partnership […]
