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Rafidain Bank launches Phase II of Entrepreneurship Initiative
By John Lee. Iraq's state-owned Al-Rafidain Bank has announced the launch of the second phase of its "Riyada" initiative [Iraqi Riyada Network for Access Development and Advancement, IRADA Network], following the success of the first phase, which it says funded over 8,000 productive projects with a total of more than 107 billion IQD [$82 million]. The […]
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New Business: Youth tackle Food Waste in Iraq
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 […]
Tags: Agriculture, Agritech, Entrepreneurship, food, food waste, hackathon, International Trade Centre (ITC), Micro- Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), Mosul, Mosul Space, MSMEs, NABU, Ninewa, Rabiyan, start-ups, Strengthening the Agriculture and Agri-food Value Chain and Improving trade policy in Iraq (SAAVI), Tomatoes, UN Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations (UN), Youth
UNDP Discusses Iraq's Industrial Development Strategy
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Industry and Minerals has engaged in discussions with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to enhance industrial and economic development. The meeting, chaired by Deputy Minister for Planning Ahmed Abdul Jabbar Ali, focused on cooperation mechanisms to support Iraq's 2024-2030 Industrial Strategy. The Deputy Minister highlighted the ministry's policy-making […]
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Building Entrepreneurial Skills to Support MSMEs in Iraq
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 […]
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Developing Tourism Enterprises in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Developing Tourism Enterprises in Kurdistan Region of Iraq The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq, with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipality and Tourism - Board of Tourism of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), proudly announces […]
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Iraq to create Industrial City dedicated to Small Businesses
By John Lee. The Prime Minister of Iraq has directed the allocation of land for the creation of an industrial city dedicated to small businesses, particularly those supported under Riyada Initiative [Iraqi Riyada Network for Access Development and Advancement, IRADA Network]. Mohammed S. Al-Sudani said that, to date, the initiative has granted loans to around […]
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Supporting Youth-Led SMEs at "Riyada" Initiative Conference
By John Lee. The "Riyada" Initiative Conference was held on Saturday in Baghdad under the theme: "Investing in Human Potential to Enhance Iraq's Economy... Toward an Entrepreneurial Society." According to a statement from Prime Minister's office, the event showcased the government's commitment to empowering youth through entrepreneurship as a core pillar of economic development. Prime […]
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New Report on Small, and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs) in Iraq
By John Lee. In 2021 the Ministry of Planning's Central Statistical Organization (CSO) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has conducted a study on Micro, Small, and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs) in Iraq. The Survey covered the three governorates of Baghdad, Basra, […]
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Stakeholders Discuss MSME Development Policy for Iraq
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 […]
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Five One Labs Launches New Business Support Program
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 […]
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IBBC hosts Iraq SME Conference
From the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC): IBBC hosted the sixth Iraqi SME conference at the Methodist Hall in Westminster. With over 40 companies visiting from Iraq and leaders of the chambers of commerce, the agenda was full and designed to meet their business and trading requirements from the UK. Baroness Nicholson opened the conference with […]