Government of Iraq and United Nations Sign the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for the Period 2025-2029 On Thursday, Iraq and the United Nations signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for the period 2025 to 2029, in the attendance of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Planning of the Republic of Iraq, […]
In Numbers 49,000 people assisted in November USD 1.2 million cash-based transfers made in November USD 6.4 million for the next six months (December 2025 - May 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance WFP provided e-vouchers to over 6,680 beneficiaries (1,821 households) residing in the Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) […]
By John Lee. The United Nations General Assembly has elected Barham Ahmed Salih of Iraq as the next United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), for a five-year term. He will succeed Filippo Grandi of Italy and is expected to assume office on 1 January 2026, based in Geneva. A statement from the office of […]
From UN Women: Call for Proposals: Advancing Peace and Stability in Sinjar Submission deadline: 29 December 2025 Reference number: UNW-IRQ-CFP-2025-03 Through this Call for Proposals, UN Women aims to engage qualified Yazidi women-led, youth-led, and civil society organizations with proven experience in peacebuilding, community engagement, and women equality. The selected partners will contribute to the […]
By John Lee. Former Iraqi president Barham Salih has been reportedly been chosen as the new United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Unconfirmed media reports say he will start a five-year term leading the Geneva-based refugee agency from the start of January. He would replace Filippo Grandi, an Italian diplomat who has served two […]
In Numbers 11,212 People assisted in October USD 0.3 million cash-based transfers made In October USD 8 million for the next six months (November 2025 - April 2026) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance WFP provided e-vouchers to over 6,994 returnees (1,903 households) residing in the Al-Amal Rehabilitation Centre (formerly Jed'ah 1 Centre) […]
By John Lee. The UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) is concluding its 21-year mandate on December 31, with Special Representative Mohammed Al Hassan highlighting the country's progress from decades of conflict to holding six successful parliamentary elections. In a statement, he said that, despite advances, Iraq faces ongoing challenges including nearly one million internally […]
By John Lee. The Government of Iraq has signed the UNIDO Country Programme for 2026-2030, represented by Minister of Industry Prof. Khalid Battal al-Najm, with UNIDO, represented by Director-General Gerd Müller, during the organisation's conference last week in Riyadh. The programme provides a strategic framework aligned with Iraq's Vision 2030, the National Industrial Strategy 2024-2030, […]
By John Lee. The Federal Integrity Commission has held talks with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on strengthening bilateral and international coordination to recover smuggled assets and extradite individuals wanted in corruption cases. The Commission's First Deputy Chairman, Dr Muzhahir al-Jubouri, met UNDP Justice Initiatives Support Project Director Yama Turabi at the Commission's headquarters. […]
Iraq Strengthens Integrity and Environmental Justice: Anti-Corruption and Arbitration Initiative Enters New Phase With a 14-place leap in global Transparency Index, the country moves to tackle corruption linked to climate, environment, and natural resources In a move towards transforming how Iraq fights corruption and protects its natural resources, the Government of Iraq and the United […]
On World Children's Day, UNICEF warns Iraq's growing water crisis is putting children's futures at risk On World Children's Day, UNICEF is sounding the alarm: Iraq's deepening water crisis is robbing millions of children of their fundamental rights and jeopardizing their futures. As the country faces its most severe water shortage crisis, with national reserves […]
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. UNDP and JICA renew Partnership Agreement under the Fiduciary Monitoring Agent (FMA) framework in Iraq The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) […]
