The Netherlands is supporting reforms in the Kurdistan Region with a contribution to its Funding Facility for Economic Reform The Kingdom of the Netherlands is contributing nearly US$270,000 (€250,000) towards the implementation of the Economic Reform Roadmap, developed by the World Bank in cooperation with the Ministry of Planning of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq […]
Iraq prepares to curb greenhouse gas emissions through development of a roadmap for mitigation action A total of 27 Iraqi experts and officials discussed and agreed on an outline for Iraq’s actions towards mitigating the cause of climate change that will lead to the finalization of the country’s Roadmap for Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA). […]
Emergency fertilizer distributions help conflict-affected Iraqi farmers increase wheat production More than 2 000 farmers affected by conflict in Iraq have received 750 tonnes of fertilizer from the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to increase production of their winter wheat crops. The farmers, from Alqosh and Sheikan districts of Ninewa Governorate each received 350 […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Food Security Cluster Co-coordinator, Action contre la Faim - ACF International WASH Programme Manager, Save the Children National Admin Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Finance Coordinator, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Associate Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Office for the Coordination of […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a project document today in Baghdad with the Office of the Prime Minister of Iraq to establish a Funding Facility for Economic Reform (FFER). Through the Facility, UNDP will support the Government of Iraq to address key economic challenges and invigorate the reform agenda. Diversifying the economy, increasing […]
Humanitarians fear for the 750,000 civilians in western Mosul 100 days after military operations to retake Mosul started, humanitarian partners are expressing deep concern about the plight of the estimated 750,000 civilians who are currently living in the western sections of the city where fighting is expected to start in coming weeks. "We are relieved […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Senior Cluster Associate (Shelter), United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Driver, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Short-Term Consultancy on Unconditional Cash Programme Review, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Education Officer, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, Norwegian Refugee […]
In one day, Missan had a make over with the support from the EU and UNDP through "Clean Missan in One Day Campaign" More than 10,000 volunteers have participated in “Clean Missan in One Day” Campaign. Volunteers were university and high school students, NGOs, community leaders and members of Missan local Government. Around 500 tons […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Heavy Vehicle Operator, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Programme Associate, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Driver & Logistics Clerk, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) National Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) […]
Over 400,000 people including displaced receive clean water in Baghdad thanks to generous funding from Japan The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Governorate of Baghdad have completed the rehabilitation of the primary water supply infrastructure in Al Nahrawan District, where water shortages and lack of clean water have exposed displaced people and the […]
Government and civil society consult on access to justice for IDPs and returnees; recommend mobile courts and multi-service centres A consultation with representatives of Iraq’s Government and civil society on Improving Access to Justice for Internally Displaced and Returnee Populations was organized on 4 December 2016, at Al Nahrain Center for Strategic Studies in Baghdad. […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Call for Resumes - Iraq Governance and Performance Accountability Project (IGPA), Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) Program Manager, Ninewa Field Office, Save the Children National Programme Policy Officer, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) National Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, United Nations World Food Programme […]
