From UNICEF. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Launch of Inclusive Social Safety Net pilot in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Under the leadership of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Kurdistan Regional of Government, UNHCR, UNICEF and the […]
WFP Iraq Country Brief, April 2026 (Reporting Period: February and March 2026) In Numbers 45,241 people assisted in February 2026 (53.6% female) 14,779 people assisted in March 2026 (58.7% female) USD 5.3M required in the next six months (April - September 2026) Key Highlights Iraq continues to face severe climate impacts, including salinization, desertification, reduced […]
By John Lee. Twister for General Trading (sic) has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for "Supply and Installation of IT Equipment to UM Qasr [Umm Qasr], Basra Port Unit, Basra Governorate - Iraq for UNODC." Ref: 10525132. Contract value is stated as $40,072.58. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that recent regional military escalation is creating economic and fiscal risks for Iraq, particularly through disruptions to trade, air transport, and oil revenues. According to the report, Iraq's early airspace closures disrupted air cargo routes, delaying shipments of high-value goods and reconstruction materials. This has […]
From the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Italy strengthens support for refugees in Iraq with a significant contribution UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes a generous contribution from the Government of Italy, through the Italian Agency […]
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. Operationalizing the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus in Iraq Iraq is a middle-income country emerging from decades of conflict and large-scale displacement, with over one million IDPs still affected amid declining humanitarian […]
By John Lee. The General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) has confirmed that Iraq has formally deposited its maritime zones map and associated coordinates with the United Nations (UN), in a move aimed at consolidating its maritime rights and strengthening its legal position in boundary matters. Director General Dr Farhan Al-Fartousi said the deposit […]
In Numbers 14,192 people assisted in January USD 304,000 cash-based transfers made in January USD 7.6 million for the next six months (February - July 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance In January, WFP provided e-vouchers to more than 6,780 beneficiaries (1,842 households) residing in Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) […]
From the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Summary of UNHCR Iraq Multi-Year Strategy 2025-2029 UNHCR envisions that forcibly displaced populations and stateless persons in Iraq are better protected and have full inclusive access to quality basic […]
By John Lee. UNESCO and the Government of Japan have launched a project to support children, youth, and communities in West Mosul and Sinjar to overcome the long-lasting impacts of conflict. The "Reviving the Bridges for Peace in Ninewa: Education and Reconciliation for Conflict-Affected Communities" initiative aims to strengthen social cohesion and peace-building through inclusive education, […]
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. Since January 2024, the Funding Facility for Stabilisation (FFS) project has been in a Transition Phase (2024-2026), consolidating nearly a decade of stabilisation gains across the five liberated governorates […]
From UNESCO. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. EU-Funded Agri-food business development programme highlights progress and pathways to private sector investment in Iraq Partners of the European Union-funded Agri-food Business Development Programme (AfBDP) convened in Baghdad at a high-level event organized by […]
