Tag Archives | United Nations (UN)

UNDP Awards Housing Contract in Baiji

By John Lee. Dhilal AL-Majd has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Rehabilitation Housing Works of 36 units in Baiji District / Salah Al-Deen." The rehabilitation work includes civil, sanitary, electrical works and PV-Solar Package. Contract value is stated as $173,556. (Source: UNGM)

ILO to support Youth Start-Ups in Iraq

By John Lee. The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Iraq's Higher Council for Youth launched a national program to equip Iraqi youth with skills in the green economy, career guidance, and decent work practices. The program includes ILO's "Start and Improve Your Business" (SIYB) initiative to help youth start and scale sustainable businesses. Trainer performance […]

$2.1m UNAMI Contracts in Muthanna

By John Lee. The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has awarded two contracts relating to construction in Muthanna: Bab Al Karama for General Contracting Ltd.: AMI/24/HABITAT/CONST.LOTS #1&#4. The contract is valued at $1,077,900. Aswar Al-Hadhaba General Trading, Contracting and Transportation Ltd: AMI/24/HABITAT/CONST.LOTS #2&#3. The contract is valued at $1,131,450. (Source: UN)

$3m Peace and Stability Project for Sinjar

By John Lee. Iraq and the United Nations signed an agreement for a $3 million peace and stability project in Sinjar, sponsored by the Iraqi Ministry of Planning and funded by the UN. The initiative, implemented by three UN agencies-UN Development Programme (UNDP), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and UN Women-aims to support Sinjar's […]

UNDP Empowers 4,000 Farmers in Diyala

By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Japan, has rehabilitated a nursery in Baqubah, Diyala, enhancing both agricultural output and economic growth in the governorate: Impact: Over 4,000 farmers in Diyala will benefit. The nursery will produce more than 25,000 seedlings annually. Support includes modern irrigation techniques […]

Iraq Launches National Environmental Strategy

By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, have announced the launch of the National Strategy for the Protection and Improvement of the Environment in Iraq (2024-2030). This strategy marks a critical milestone in Iraq's efforts to tackle […]

UN ISIL Investigation concludes its work in Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Daesh/ISIL (UNITAD) will conclude its work in Iraq on Tuesday (17th September 2024). In her statement on the conclusion of operations, Ana Peyro Llopis, Head of UNITAD, highlighted the achievements of her team, adding: "We should be proud that our efforts have made a […]

New UN Reports on the Crimes Committed by IS

By John Lee. In the closing days of the United Nations Investigative Team for Accountability of Daesh/ISIL (UNITAD) mandate in Iraq, the team has release a series of reports on the crimes committed by ISIL (Da'esh) in the country. Detailed Findings of International Crimes Committed against Christians by ISIL (Da'esh) Findings on the damage and […]