By John Lee. A meeting in Baghdad between Iraqi officials and a European Union delegation has covered a range of trade and investment topics, including Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the activation of a partnership and cooperation agreement between Iraq and the EU. The meeting was hosted by the Federation of […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Trade has begun updating its Initial Goods Offer file as part of the technical requirements for the country's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The work is being carried out by the Goods Trade Committee, a technical sub-committee of the national committee overseeing WTO accession, in coordination with […]
By John Lee. A delegation from Iraq's Ministry of Trade has held meetings with officials from the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva to discuss cooperation on trade support and Iraq's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The Iraqi delegation was accompanied by the head of Iraq's Permanent Mission to the United Nations and […]
By John Lee. A new agricultural facility in Dohuk is enabling refugee, displaced and host community farmers in Iraq's Kurdistan Region to sell directly to formal retailers for the first time, with early results showing produce selling out within 24 hours and farmers earning up to 48% more per kilogram than through traditional wholesale channels. […]
From UNESCO. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. EU-Funded Agri-food business development programme highlights progress and pathways to private sector investment in Iraq Partners of the European Union-funded Agri-food Business Development Programme (AfBDP) convened in Baghdad at a high-level event organized by […]
From the United Nations (Iraq): The BEIT Project Integrates Policy, Legal Frameworks, and Practical Solutions to Address Iraq's Housing and Employment Challenges The Building Equitable and Inclusive Transformation (BEIT) towards Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq project held its second Steering Committee Meeting in Baghdad. In his opening remarks, Dr. Mohamed Mohsen Al Sayed, […]
By John Lee. The Government of Iraq, with support from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and funding from the European Union (EU), has launched the National Housing Policy (NHP) 2025-2030, providing a comprehensive framework to address the country's housing challenges and promote equitable, sustainable urban development. Prime Minister Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani praised the […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Fresh solutions: youth tackle tomato waste in Iraq When Zaid, a veterinarian and university lecturer, decided to enter a hackathon to dream up innovations in agriculture, he turned to […]
By John Lee. Dohuk-based Newsazz Ltd has won a series of contracts with the United Nations: IT equipment to support PMO-NOC office, via the UN Development Programme (UNDP), as advertised here on Iraq Business News. Contract value: IQD 98,230,000 [$75,000]; Bullet-proof vests and helmets, for the International Trade Centre (ITC): Contract value: $23,700; Digital Forensics […]
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 […]
From Mosul Space. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Innovative Ideas for Sustainable Housing Showcased at BEIT Green Home Hackathon The BEIT Green Home Hackathon, held on November 6th, 9th, and 10th, brought together 35 architects, engineers, students, and entrepreneurs at Mosul […]
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 […]
