From UN Iraq. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Government of Iraq, FAO and World Bank launch new initiative to strengthen farm management and dairy value chains in Iraq The Government of Iraq, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations […]
From UN Iraq. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. FAO, European Union and Ministry of Agriculture inaugurate rehabilitated National Plant Genetic Resources Bank in Baghdad The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the European Union and the Ministry of […]
By John Lee. The Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Iraq 2025-2029, a joint framework between the Iraqi government and the United Nations, was formally launched on Sunday at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Planning in Baghdad. The event was organised by the ministry's International Cooperation Department, with representatives from government ministries, UN agencies, […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has awarded a contract for the rehabilitation of 42 category III housing units in Sinjar District, Ninewa Governorate. The contract has been awarded to Alshiaar Company for Trading and General Contracting Ltd., with a value of $531,610. (Source: UNOPS)
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister has used the UN General Assembly to call on international investors to engage with the country, citing its energy resources, strategic location, and ongoing economic reforms. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, addressing the General Debate of the UN General Assembly's 81st session in New York, said Iraq aims to become […]
By John Lee. A new four-year Decent Work Country Programme for Iraq, 2026-2029, has been signed in Baghdad, setting out priorities for employment, skills development, economic diversification, workers' rights and social protection. The programme marks a shift from recovery-oriented efforts towards longer-term labour market development. The programme was signed by the Ministry of Labour and […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's Housing Boom is Leaving its Aspirational Class Behind In Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, a young professional said she considers herself fortunate by earning some two million IQD (1,500 USD) a […]
By John Lee. A $10 million initiative to support the sustainable resettlement of internally displaced persons, returnees and displacement-affected communities has been launched across Anbar, Kirkuk, Ninewa and Salah al-Din. The programme is funded by the Government of the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and implemented by United Nations Development […]
By John Lee. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and with funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), has launched the MURUNA project to strengthen climate resilience and food security in Iraq. According to WFP, around 2.5 million people in Iraq require humanitarian assistance, with […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. UNDP estimates 20% of Iraq's public funds lost to corruption Up to 20 percent of Iraq's public funds have been lost to corruption, a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) official in Iraq told Rudaw […]
From the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq: UN Experts Alarmed by Trapped Australian Engineer Robert Pether's Deteriorating Health UN experts today [Monday] expressed grave concern over reports that Australian engineer Robert Pether, who has already […]
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. Iraq Launches Landmark Asset Recovery Report to Strengthen Accountability and Recover Public Funds The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Supreme Judicial Council and with the […]
