By John Lee. Beyond Group SAL, a multinational consulting firm with offices in Cyprus, Germany, Georgia, and Lebanon, has won a contract with the International Labour Organization (ILO) for, "Developing In-House Learning and Capacity Development Strategy for Social Security Department in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq" Description: "Within the scope of the Joint Programme, the […]
By John Lee. The International Labour Organization (ILO) has launched the Credit Guarantee Fund to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Iraq. The scheme is a partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA), with funding from the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the German Development Bank (Kreditanstalt […]
From the International Labour Organization (ILO): Iraq launches business registration guide to promote formalization and decent work The guide is a practical resource for entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), offering a clear, step-by-step process to register their businesses. Iraq's Ministry of Trade, in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and with […]
By John Lee. Erbil-based SoftMax has won a contract with the International Labour Organization (ILO) for, "Business Process Re-engineering, Digital Transformation and IT System Development" The contract value was not disclosed. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), in cooperation with the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Iraqi Company for Bank Guarantees (ICBG), and several Iraqi banks, has provided significant financial and training support to displaced persons and host communities in Nineveh and Duhok governorates under the Afaaq programme. The initiative has since been replicated […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Planning held a workshop on August 7, 2025, to review and discuss the final draft of the National Policy for the Development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This policy is set to be adopted as a key national document supporting this vital sector, with ongoing technical […]
From the International Labour Organization (ILO): Study Visit for Knowledge Exchange on Public Works Programmes and Labour-Intensive Investment Approaches in Iraq As part of its ongoing efforts to promote decent employment and support sustainable local development, the International Labour Organization (ILO) organized a study visit to Erbil and Duhok governorates from 19 to 23 July […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Planning held a joint meeting this week with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and representatives from several ministries to discuss public works initiatives aimed at implementing a sustainable afforestation project in Iraq. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Minister for Technical Affairs, Dr. Maher Hammad Johan. The discussions focused […]
By John Lee. The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) and funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), conducted a five-day training workshop in Erbil to equip Iraqi financial institutions with the expertise required to develop green microfinance products supporting sustainable small and medium-sized enterprises. Participants […]
By John Lee. UK-based Development Analytics Ltd has won a contract with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to, "[Make] The Case for an Old-Age Social Pension in Federal Iraq." The contract value was not disclosed. According to information provided by the UN, the ILO, together with UNICEF and WFP, are implementing an EU-funded Joint Social […]
By John Lee. The first phase of the restoration of Charsteen Cave, a major archaeological and touristic site in the Kurdistan Region, has been completed. The work, costing approximately $1 million, was funded jointly by the European Union, UNESCO, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the Kurdistan Regional Government. Located in Gali Duhok, south of […]
From United Nations Iraq. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Building Entrepreneurial Skills to Support MSMEs and Job Creation in Iraq The International Labour Organization (ILO) is strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iraq by providing training to support micro, small, and medium-sized […]
