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UNDP and Government of Iraq hold strategic planning workshop on reintegration in Iraq

Led by the Government of Iraq, the United Nations Development Programme Iraq, and the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund, a three-day workshop has brought together experts and practitioners on reintegration

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Germany renews commitment to stabilization with new EUR 10 million contribution

The Federal Republic of Germany has renewed its commitment to stabilizing Iraq with an additional EUR 10 million (approximately US$10.5 million) contribution. The critical support will be channeled through UNDP's flagship programme, the Funding Facility for Stabilization.

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On International Anti-Corruption Day, the UN and EU call for action against corruption in Iraq

On International Anti-Corruption Day, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Union (EU) support the Government’s efforts to combat corruption and encourage it to continue the path of ambitious reforms.

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New study supports Iraqi private sector development

The Ministry of Planning of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme and with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has today launched a study on Micro, Small, and Medium-Enterprises (MSMEs) in Iraq

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Ahead of anti-corruption day, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq launches a new hotline

The Kurdistan Regional Government have officially launched a special hotline to receive complaints about corruption and wrongdoings committed by national and state institutions and officials. It is being led by the Kurdistan Region of Iraq's Commission of Integrity,

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Present in Iraq since 1976, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is committed to supporting the Government and people of Iraq during their transition towards reconciliation, reform and stability. 

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Quality Education: UNDP Iraq’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals in Iraq

An estimated 3.2 million children* in Iraq are out of school. Decades of conflict and under-investment have hampered what used to be one of the most robust education systems in the region.

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Investing in education, investing in Iraq’s future

Mujahid al-Arabi Primary School is slowly regaining life less than a year after its reopening. Once empty, dilapidated, and abandoned because of the war, its rooms are now full of children who are all eager to learn.

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Female Iraqi police are watchful eyes for rule of law

Domestic and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence is a world-wide problem, including a widespread issue in Iraq. Enforcing the rule of law is a cornerstone of peacebuilding at the local level in Iraq and achieving a gender balance to address and prevent these cases helps to protect women from violence.

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Sustainable peace in Iraq: An integrated approach to social cohesion

Iraq’s situation with respect to development is complex, as citizens have suffered for years from war and conflict, in addition to political, social, and economic crises.

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One step at a time

Fallujah’s newly rehabilitated prosthetics centre helps people with disabilities walk again.
Salih Ali Hassan lost his right leg in 2005 after a stray bullet hit him. Since then, his life has never been the same.

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Mainstreaming Anthropocene considerations

Building on the recently launched 2021-2022 UNDP Human Development Report, this study provides a summary of the evolution of the human security approach, presenting a set of policy recommendations for mainstreaming important Anthropocene considerations into local and national development and social cohesion policies, especially in fragile contexts, with special consideration for the case of Iraq.

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United through food

Iraq is home to many ethnic groups and religions. Home-cooked food is a one of life’s staples that brings people together, and in Iraq, recipes are shared and passed down through generations ."United Through Food" is a comprehensive book delving into the history and food culture of Iraq, focusing on the traditions of each individual Iraqi governorate.

This cookbook is an opportunity for us to celebrate the time-honored traditions of Iraq and acknowledge the important role of things that bring Iraqis together.

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Arab Human Development Report 2022 : Expanding opportunities for an inclusive and resilient recovery in the post-Covid era

The 2022 Arab Human Development Report assesses the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Arab States region’s sustainable human development trajectory.

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Our impact

4.7M

IDPs supported to return home following the rehabilitation of key infrastructure in their communities

40

Provincial Development Plans and Sustainable Energy Action Plans developed across 12 Governorates to support improved public services, economic growth and job creation

20,000+

IDPs, refugees and host community members have benefitted from immediate income opportunities through cash-for-work

10,000

IDPs and refugees benefitted from legal and psycho-social support services

5

major dams strengthened through emergency preparedness planning and risk assessments

24

Local Peace Committees established in Anbar, Ninewa, and Salah al-Di

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