Tag Archives | UN Development Programme (UNDP)

UNDP: Progress in Prosecutions, Need for Continued Justice Reform

From the UNDP: UNDP's Report Signal Progress in Prosecutions, Stronger Convictions, and the Need for Continued Justice Reform The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council and with the generous support of the European Union, launched the Second Trial Monitoring Report, a comprehensive view of Iraq's progress in tackling high-level […]

Dohuk-based Firm Wins UN Contracts

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 […]

Finally, Iraq Launches National Development Plan (NDP) 2024-2028

By John Lee. Iraq's National Development Plan (NDP) 2024-2028 has finally been released. The plan was a collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Iraq's Ministry of Planning with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Launched (sic) to great fanfare back in August, the plan has been kept […]

Japan, UN Partnership Supporting Iraq's Infrastructure Development

By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Iraq Office have renewed their longstanding partnership, reaffirming their commitment to supporting Iraq's socio-economic development. Backed by funding from the Government of Japan (GoJ) and JICA, this partnership builds on over 15 years of cooperation with the […]

Aswar Al-Dammam wins UNDP Contract

By John Lee. Fallujah-based Aswar Al-Dammam has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Rehabilitation 11- Gludiat 200m3/hr. in Dujail -Salahdien Governorate ... The scope includes Civil, Electrical and Mechanical works." Contract value is stated as $185,849.15. (Source: UNGM)

The Turning Point: Iraq's Leap into the Digital Economy

From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): The Turning Point: Iraq's Leap into the Digital Economy In a world increasingly defined by digital finance, Iraq has taken a transformative step with the Digital Payment Regulation No.2 of 2024. This landmark policy marks more than just regulatory progress; it signifies a realignment of Iraq's financial infrastructure with […]

UNDP publishes Key Iraq Development Documents

By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has published advance documentation ahead of its First Regular Session 2025, scheduled to be held from 27th to 31st January, 2025. The following documents are advance copies subject to change in the final versions: Draft country programme document for Iraq (2025-2029) Evaluation Plan, guiding the strategic […]