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) […]
By John Lee. STOOS Company for General Trading has won a contract with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) for "Consultancy Services for the Impact Evaluation/Endline Survey Local Infrastructures in Rural Anbar LIRA I & II." The contract value was stated as $43,300. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Safwat Al-Msharea has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Pavement of Al Aksha channel Section two - Muthanna governorate." Contract value is stated as $68,216.14 (Source: UNGM)
The Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), has entrusted UNESCO with the implementation of the project "Improving Access to Inclusive Quality Education in Southern Iraq". The initiative aims to expand access to education for thousands of out-of-school children in the governorates of Basra, Dhi Qar, […]
By John Lee. UNHCR Iraq has published a review of its access to health services for refugees in Iraq from 2022 to 2025. According to the overview: Construction and upgrade of public health facilities across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq at a value of USD 3 million. This included: Construction of 4 new primary healthcare […]
