By John Lee. Czech-based Clovek v tisni, o.p.s (People in Need, PIN) has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for "employment promotion through skills development and vocational training in Kirkuk Governorate." Contract value is stated as $396,021.55. The project aims to provide resilient employment opportunities for vulnerable Iraqis including youth and […]
By John Lee. The Erbil-based Engineering Association for Development & Environment (EADEORG) has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for an environmental awareness campaign in Anbar and Ninewa. The contract is valued at $59,481. Founded in 2012 as a grassroots non-governmental organization (NGO), EADEORG says it was established with […]
The Embassy of Japan in Iraq, Ninewa Governorate, and UN-Habitat have laid the foundation stone for a new social housing project for returnees in Mosul. Following the high-level Round Table Meeting with key stakeholders, including Ambassador Futoshi Matsumoto and Governor Abdulqadir al-Dakhil, the foundation stone for the Japan Village Project was laid in Mosul. The […]
By John Lee. The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an update on its operations in Iraq. In Numbers 11,718 people assisted in May 2024 USD 368,200 cash-based transfers made in May 2024 USD 42.7 million six months (June- November 2024) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance In May 2024, 3,080 internally displaced […]
By John Lee. Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) hosted the first technical meeting on the National Climate Investment Plan last week, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Dr. Muna Al-Jabri, head of the technical team representing the NIC, affirmed that this meeting is a continuation of the plan's launch, which is part […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has issued a new 60-page report on Iraq's efforts to tackle corruption. The Trial Monitoring (TM) programme focuses on high-profile corruption cases tried before the Central Anti-Corruption Criminal Court (CACC) as the primary judicial mechanism for reviewing cases of Grand Corruption across the region of Federal […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has issued a new 49-page report on investment opportunities aligned with Iraq's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in target markets and sectors. The report identifies investment opportunities in the following areas: Food Processing Mid-tech Greenhouses Specialty Dairy Products EdTech Platforms Low-fee Private Schools Education Infrastructure Utility-scale Solar […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Security Council, at its 9642nd meeting on 31st May 2024, decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq [UNAMI] for a final 19-month period until 31 December 2025, unanimously adopting Resolution 2732 (2024). The Iraqi Government welcomed the resolution terminating the mandate, and expressed […]
From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi push to end UNAMI mandate fuels concern over lack of oversight Baghdad is pushing to end the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), citing improved security conditions and […]
By John Lee. Al-Amar Al-Hadeth for General Constructional Contracting has won a series of contracts with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), for the rehabilitation of war damaged shelters in Fallujah: Rehabilitation of 92 war damaged shelters in Al Chaffa. Contract value $695,001; Rehabilitation of 100 war damaged shelters in Albo Hawa & […]
By John Lee. Aswar Al-Hadhaba General Trading, Contracting and Transportation has won a contract with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for, "Rehabilitation and Extension of Existing Irrigation Channels." The contract is valued at $800,000. Potential end date is Friday, July 5, 2024. (Source: UNGM)
From UNICEF: Climate Landscape Analysis For Children And Young People In Iraq Iraq is ranked 61st out of 163 countries on UNICEF's Children's Climate Risk Index, and the United Nations Global Environment Outlook 6 (GEO-6) ranks it the fifth most vulnerable country to water and food shortages and extreme temperatures. These rankings reflect the significant […]
