By John Lee. The Chairman of Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC), Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiya, has signed the Singapore Convention on Mediation (formally the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation). He stressed the importance of integrating international and local investment environment indicators. Dr. Haider Mohammed Makiya, the Chairman of the National […]
From the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP): [Wednesday 24th April marked] the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, a day that celebrates the use of diplomacy as a language for governments to achieve peaceful resolutions and cooperation. This is particularly important today in the realm of water diplomacy. Iraq's geographical position as a […]
From the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR): UN Agencies Launch Joint Programme to Support Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon in Climate Change Response The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) have launched a joint programme to support the health […]
From UN-Habitat Iraq: Transitioning to E-land Governance in Iraq: UN-Habitat and the Ministry of Justice are collaborating on a new project to digitise land administration systems in Iraq In a significant move towards enhancing Iraq's long-term development and reform process, the Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), announces […]
Mr. Nizar Amidi, Minister of Environment, and Mr. Ghulam Mohammad Isaczai, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nation, Resident Coordinator, and Humanitarian Coordinator in Iraq (DSRSG/RC/HC), have launched the Iraq Environment and Climate Change Policy Advisory Group in Baghdad. The Group will serve as an informal platform to foster policy dialogue, […]
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, "Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Four Electrical Water Pumps 1 m3/Sec with all Required Accessories in Samawa-Muthanna Governorate." The contract is valued at $464,515.75. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Belad Al Naser for General Trade and Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for, "Provision of Cleaning, Laundry and Janitorial Services at UNAMI Erbil Regional Office, Iraq." The contract is valued at $198,854.01. (Source: UNGM)
Launch of the Joint Coordination Forum (JCF) in Basra: A Collaborative Milestone for Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience in Iraq H.E. Mr. Asaad Al-Aidani, Governor of Basra and Mr. Ghulam Mohammad Isaczai, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident Coordinator, and Humanitarian Coordinator (DSRSG/RC/HC) have launched the Joint Coordination Forum (JCF) in Basra. The […]
The KfW Development Bank and UNOPS signed a new agreement to support the conflict-affected communities and to enhance their access to basic public services in Anbar and Sinjar, Iraq. With the support from the Federal Republic of Germany, through KfW Development Bank, UNOPS will rehabilitate war-damaged shelters and basic community infrastructure such as water and […]
By John Lee. With support from the government of Iraq, the International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint agency of the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), organized a two-day trade forum to help Iraqi businesses to identify and develop trade opportunities. The Forum was funded by the European Union (EU). According to […]
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Directorate of Agriculture in Ninawa Governorate and the University of Mosul, is implementing a multi-year initiative to transform farming practices in Ninawa governorate to boost food security and sustainability among small-holder farmers. The WFP-led programme trains over 500 farmers in conservation agriculture, water management, […]
By John Lee. US-based Cdata Software has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for, "provision of integration solutions for the Treasury Management System (Licenses Renewal)." The contract is valued at $32,498. (Source: UNGM)
