Iraq Business News brings you the latest news on developments & opportunities in education and training in Iraq.
Refugee Education Integration Policy (REIP): Providing inclusive and quality education for all children in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq As of January 2024, there were over 274,000 Syrian refugees in Iraq, most of whom resided in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I). By November 2023, 70 per cent of Syrian refugee children were enrolled in […]
By John Lee. The International Trade Centre (ITC) has organised a tailored training programme providing in-depth insights and practical tools for policymakers who are working to increase Iraq's trade. The training focused on project management and value chain analysis. According to a statement from ITC, participants learned to screen markets, analyze trade indicators, and prioritize […]
By John Lee. Czech-based Clovek v tisni, o.p.s (People in Need, PIN) has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for "employment promotion through skills development and vocational training in Kirkuk Governorate." Contract value is stated as $396,021.55. The project aims to provide resilient employment opportunities for vulnerable Iraqis including youth and […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the launch of technological and scientific incubators in universities. Addressing the first conference on technological and scientific incubators, Dr. Naeem Abd Yaser Al-Aboudi said the initiative is a continuation of the government's support for innovation and entrepreneurship, with a view to promoting […]
By John Lee. Scottish consulting and engineering company Wood, together with joint venture partner Al Majal, an Iraqi oil and gas services company, is developing a new state of the art vocational training centre in Basra. According to a press release from Wookd, the Basra Technical Training Centre will advance training and development opportunities for […]
Five One Labs Launches New Business Support Program in Iraq in Partnership with the World Bank Group The World Bank Group and Five One Labs, an international startup incubator with operations in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, are partnering to spearhead initiatives supporting forcibly displaced related startups and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in […]
By John Lee. During a recent 'smart education' event held in cooperation with Huawei, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), the Huawei Academy for Information and Communications Technology, and the Talent Ecosystem Programs. A press release from the Ministry gave no details of the […]
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): The principals of AI are universally applicable to business and individuals alike, and some examples of how AI can impact various sectors is very illuminating. AI is just a technology that is only meaningful if it is helpful to all, for example for farmers fighting pests better- using […]
By John Lee. Iraqi President Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid received the Italian Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Maurizio Greganti, accompanied by Italian Member of Parliament Mr. Mauro del Barba, at Baghdad Palace on Monday. At the outset, President Rashid praised the strong relations between Iraq and Italy in various political, economic, cultural, and environmental fields, […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq to incorporate AI in education system: Advisor The Iraqi government is planning to incorporate artificial intelligence skills in the education system, and is set to open three AI clubs in the country to […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has issued a new 49-page report on investment opportunities aligned with Iraq's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in target markets and sectors. The report identifies investment opportunities in the following areas: Food Processing Mid-tech Greenhouses Specialty Dairy Products EdTech Platforms Low-fee Private Schools Education Infrastructure Utility-scale Solar […]
By John Lee. Brussels-based Education International has called for increased public investment in education in Iraq. The organisation, which says that it, "brings together organisations of teachers and other education employees from across the world", said: "Public education in Iraq is underfunded, with only 5.7 per cent of the government budget allocated to this sector. […]
