From the International Labour Organization (ILO): Iraq is moving forward to legislate a trade union law in accordance with international labour standards With the participation of a delegation from the International Labour Organization (ILO), and as a significant step towards aligning Iraq's Trade unions law with international labour standards, the Labour and Civil Society Institutions […]
By John Lee. Germany's Frankfurt School of Finance and Management has won a contract with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to, "enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Iraqi Company for Bank Guarantees (ICBG)." The contract value was not disclosed. According to information provided by the UN, the project has four primary objectives: Optimize […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Federation of Industries (IFI), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), and supported by Italy through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), has launched the Iraqi National Network for Employers Interested in Empowering and Employing Persons with Disabilities. According to a press release, the event, hosted at the […]
By John Lee. The Ministry of Planning (MoP), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UN-Habitat, and the International Trade Centre (ITC), hosted the first Steering Committee Meeting of the Building Equitable and Inclusive Transformation (BEIT) Towards Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq project, funded by the European Union (EU). The BEIT initiative […]
On 10 November 2024, the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, in partnership with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), and with funding from the European Union, launched the Digital Employment Platform. This initiative aims to boost employment opportunities and increase job market participation in the Kurdistan Region by streamlining job applications […]
By John Lee. The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Iraq's Higher Council for Youth launched a national program to equip Iraqi youth with skills in the green economy, career guidance, and decent work practices. The program includes ILO's "Start and Improve Your Business" (SIYB) initiative to help youth start and scale sustainable businesses. Trainer performance […]
Second phase of the PROSPECTS partnership launched in Iraq The Government of Iraq officially launched yesterday the second phase of the PROSPECTS partnership in Iraq, an initiative spearheaded and funded by the Government of the Netherlands. This four-year initiative, with a total investment of USD 46 million, aims to provide comprehensive crticial support to refugees, […]
By John Lee. The International Labour Organization (ILO), Iraq's Ministry of Planning (MOP), and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have held a two-day conference to discuss the national Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development Policy for Iraq by bringing together government entities, international organizations, employer and worker groups, and financial institutions to […]
From the International Labour Organization (ILO): Supporting youths in navigating the path to employment through the Job Search Club initiative in Iraq JSCs involve activities that help participants understand their skills and the skills demanded in the labour market. Click here to read the full report.
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 […]
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 […]
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), with the support of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), are partnering to empower individuals and businesses in southern Iraq with financial literacy skills. A week-long initiative kicked off in Al-Muthanna governorate this week aligns with the CBI's broader Financial Inclusion Week […]
