From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Experts warn government's move to cancel UN Mission could harm Iraq's stability While Iraq maintains the mission's time has passed, experts caution that the absence of UNAMI could have extensive consequences for Iraq's democratic […]
In Numbers 10,541 people assisted in November 2024 USD 359,270 cash-based transfers made in November 2024 USD 11.1 million six months (December 2024 - May 2025) net funding requirements Operational Updates General Food Assistance WFP assisted 2,084 beneficiaries (499 households) in the Al Jad'ah1 camp in Ninewa Governorate with e-vouchers for food commodities. Furthermore, WFP […]
By John Lee. Bab Al Karama Company has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for "Rubble Removal and Cleaning the Irrigation Channels (9L2L & 9L5R) in Shirween." Contract value is stated as $130,006.89. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Araqat Al-Usool has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Supply and installation of old Sumum water, Salahaldin." Contract value is stated as $462,289.29. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Baher Alshamal has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Rehabilitation of Al- Sherqat Sports Club, Sherqat District, Salah Al-Din Governorate" Contract value is stated as $258,092.02. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Fallujah-based Aswar Al-Dammam has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Rehabilitation 11- Gludiat 200m3/hr. in Dujail -Salahdien Governorate ... The scope includes Civil, Electrical and Mechanical works." Contract value is stated as $185,849.15. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. Nasem AlNakhell Company for General Contracting has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for an "Extension water pipeline for Aqaulla village." Contract value is stated as $425,135.79. (Source: UNGM)
By John Lee. The Ministry of Planning (MoP), in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UN-Habitat, and the International Trade Centre (ITC), hosted the first Steering Committee Meeting of the Building Equitable and Inclusive Transformation (BEIT) Towards Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq project, funded by the European Union (EU). The BEIT initiative […]
From the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): The Turning Point: Iraq's Leap into the Digital Economy In a world increasingly defined by digital finance, Iraq has taken a transformative step with the Digital Payment Regulation No.2 of 2024. This landmark policy marks more than just regulatory progress; it signifies a realignment of Iraq's financial infrastructure with […]
By John Lee. UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani during is visit to Madrid, to discuss strategies for revitalizing Iraq's tourism industry. The talks emphasized Iraq's rich religious, archaeological, and natural heritage, aligning with the government's goal to attract global visitors and drive economic growth. […]
By John Lee. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has published advance documentation ahead of its First Regular Session 2025, scheduled to be held from 27th to 31st January, 2025. The following documents are advance copies subject to change in the final versions: Draft country programme document for Iraq (2025-2029) Evaluation Plan, guiding the strategic […]
By John Lee. iMMAP Inc., a US-based nonprofit organization that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations, has won a contract with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for "Operating, Maintaining, Training, and Further Development of the Education Management Information System (EMIS) for the Ministry of Education under 'Equitable Quality […]
