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Iraq Business News brings you the latest employment news from Iraq, highlighting the ever increasing number of available employment opportunities.

Foreign Workforce on the Rise in Iraq

From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Foreign workforce on rise in Iraq It's believed there are more than one million foreign labors who work in Iraq, most of them work without the legal work permit, in addition to no record […]

Next Generation Iraq: Understanding Youth Perspectives

By John Lee. The British Council has published a landmark study examining the experiences, perceptions and attitudes of 1,268 Iraqi young people aged between 18 and 30. Next Generation Iraq is part of the British Council's Next Generation research programme, aimed at understanding youth perspectives and informing policy and programming to better address their needs. […]

"Holistic Approach" needed for Reforming Iraqi Pensions

From the International Labour Organization (ILO): A holistic approach needed for reforming Iraq's pensions system in line with international labour standards A new policy note from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Labour Organization (ILO) and World Bank presents an overview of the key features of the comprehensive pension reforms in Iraq, including a tax-financed […]

Czech NGO to provide Training in Iraq

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 […]

Iraq: Employment Rights for People with Disabilities

From Human Rights Watch (HRW). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: Employment Rights for People with Disabilities  Iraq is failing to implement its national laws ensuring employment rights for people with disabilities, leaving job quotas for Iraqis with disabilities unfilled and […]

"Excessive Violence" against Labour Protestors in Iraq

By John Lee. Iraqi security forces have allegedly escalated their violence against contract workers at the South Refineries Company (SRC), who were said to have been peacefully protesting for permanent contracts. In a joint statement, IndustriALL affiliates, the General Federation of Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Unions in Iraq (GFOGPUI), the General Union of Oil Workers, […]

UN Identifies Iraq Investment Opportunities

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 […]

Recommendations for Reform of Pension System in Iraq

By John Lee. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), International Labour Organization (ILO), and World Bank have issued a detailed report on the reform of Iraq's pension system. The report, titled "Towards an Inclusive, Equitable and Sustainable National Pension System in Iraq", highlighted the following key points: Importance of Pension Systems: Central to social protection. Ensures […]

ILO calls for National Momentum for Social Justice in Iraq

From the International Labour Organization (ILO): ILO Director-General calls for national momentum to achieve social justice in Iraq During a two-day visit, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo held talks with Iraq's President, Prime Minister, senior Iraqi officials, social partners and youth representatives on advancing social justice and ensuring decent work in Iraq. Click here to […]

Navigating Social Norms to Empower Iraq's Female Workforce

By Soraya El-Khalil and Tala Ismail, for the World Bank. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Navigating social norms to empower Iraq's female workforce As we mark International Women's Day this month, we spotlight the main hurdles to women's labor force participation […]

Stimulating Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq

Joint Programme Launched to Stimulate Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq A multi-partner programme to foster decent work opportunities for Iraqi youth and addressing the need for affordable housing, especially among lower-income and vulnerable populations was launched in Baghdad today. The European Union (EU) has provided 20 million Euros to the United Nations Human […]