Tag Archives | United Nations (UN)

Aswar Al-Dammam wins UNDP Contract

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)

Project to drive Decent Work and Affordable Housing in Iraq

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 […]

The Turning Point: Iraq's Leap into the Digital Economy

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 […]

200 Masters Scholarships for Iraqi Students in Tourism

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. […]

UNDP publishes Key Iraq Development Documents

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 […]

UN announces $1.3m Contract for Education MIS in Iraq

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 […]

Italian Uni to establish Degree Program in Conservation in Mosul

By John Lee. Italy's Università degli Studi di Firenze (University of Florence, UNIFI) has won a contract with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for a "partnership to establish a minor degree program in conservation and heritage preservation at Northern Technical University in Mosul." Contract value is stated as $202,057.20. The partnership […]

Al-Fityan Wins Another UNDP Contract

By John Lee. Alfityan Co. for Contracting Ltd has won a contract with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for the "Replace water networks (110-160-225) mm of Hay Alaskari in Kanan sub-district-Diyala-Iraq" Contract value is stated as $249,033.22. This is the second contract awarded by the UNDP to Al-Fityan in recent days, with the company […]