UNICEF commends the Government of Iraq for signing the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action UNICEF commends the Government of Iraq for signing the Declaration on Children, Youth, and Climate Action. It demonstrates the strong commitment of the Government to the Convention on the Rights of the Child as it comes on the eve […]
By John Lee. Fallujah-based Aswar Al-Dammam for General Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for the "Rehabilitation of 153 Damaged Houses in Sinjar District, Ninewa Governorate". The contract is valued at $665,752.38. The potential end date is given as Sunday, April 27, 2025. (Source: UN)
By John Lee. Baghdad-based Sar Albraa for General Contract and Trade has won a contract with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for the "Construction of Stormwater and Water Networks in Al Kubiya Neighbourhood, Basra Governorate." The contract is valued at $235,510. The potential end date is given as Thursday, October 23, 2025. […]
By John Lee. Al-Ekhwa Al-Nubalaa for General Trading & Contracting Limited has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for the "Construction of Cat IV Housing Units in Ninewa, Sinjar and Ba'aj Districts" The contract is valued at $1,657,607. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. WEE Pros GmbH (Water, Energy, Environment Professionals) has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for "Capacity Building for Professional Services of Beneficiaries, NGOs & Private Sector staff and the Public Sector staff members in Anbar." The contract is valued at $95,000. The company describes itself as […]
The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is funding a project implemented by the ILO in Iraq's Governorate of Al Muthana to enhance support for private sector development and decent work creation, with a focus on supporting young people to pursue sustainable green businesses and start-ups in Southern Iraq. The ILO held meetings with partners […]
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in partnership with the Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in the Central Region (CRC) and the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture, launched a desert locust management training programme to ensure a rapid and effective response to locust outbreaks. Desert locusts, known as one of the […]
The Government of Iraq has made "several important steps and promising initiatives" one year since its formation, but more efforts are required to address the populations needs, the Head of the UN Mission in the country, UNAMI, told the Security Council on Tuesday. Presenting the Mission's latest report, UN Special Representative Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert updated ambassadors […]
By John Lee. In a statement at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq yesterday (Tuesday), the UK's Deputy Political Coordinator Tom Phipps (pictured) said the UK remains committed to supporting the Iraqi Government and the implementation of its ambitious reform agenda. He welcomed in particular the passing of the budget in June, which he […]
The Government of Sweden contributed an additional 10 million Swedish Krona (SEK) (USD 898,133.84) to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in support of the humanitarian mine action sector endeavors to reduce the risks of explosive ordnance contamination and protect the lives of vulnerable communities in Iraq. Since UNMAS programme inception in 2015, the […]
Addressing Food Loss and Waste for a Sustainable Iraq On the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) come together with a renewed commitment to tackle a pressing global challenge: food loss and waste. […]
UN-Habitat receives generous support from the Government of the Netherlands to Initiate Policy Dialogue on the Land Legal Framework Reform and Secure Tenure Rights for Internally Displaced Iraqis The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) welcomes a contribution of USD 1.9 million from the Government of The Netherlands through the LAND-at-scale programme (http://rvo.nl/landatscale) to reform […]
