UNDP Iraq’s Post

🌟 A Story of Hope and Determination in Iraq 🌟 In the words of Kawthar Al-Mohammadi and Amira Ali: "A corruption-free Iraq is the hope of all Iraqis." We invite you to read the inspiring story of Kawthar and Amira, two remarkable women dedicated to building a transparent and just society in hashtag #Iraq. Kawthar, who returned to Falluja with her family after the ISIL conflict, emphasizes the need for strong anti-corruption measures to rebuild their communities. Amira, a fact-checker at the Tech for Peace Organization in Baghdad, highlights the crucial role of media and civil society organizations in advocating for transparency. Both Kawthar and Amira, along with other civil society members and journalists, attended comprehensive capacity-building workshops provided by UNDP's Anti-Corruption and Arbitration Initiatives, generously funded by the hashtag #European_Union. These workshops equipped them with essential skills in investigative reporting and anti-corruption efforts. Read here: https://lnkd.in/dy2CvaXD

Inam's project is not only supporting her education but also her dreams! 🍔🍟🍕 Meet Inam, from #Diyala, a university student, in the Department of Anesthesia Techniques with a passion for delicious food, she started a mobile restaurant serving tasty foods. Over 1181 small and medium enterprises are supported with training, coaching, in-kind support, or grants like Inam. The SME support was implemented by UNDP's Building Resilience through Employment Promotion (BREP) project with Humanitarian Relief Foundation (HRF) with funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) provided through KfW Development Bank. #GlobalGoals #SDGs #SDG1  #SDG11

Broadening partnerships in fighting financial crimes UNDP and the Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, US EMbassy, are extending partnerships in combatting money laundering and corruption. Learn more about our first workshop with the #Iraqi National Security Service on forensic auditing on complex financial crime cases. 

Water Flows Again in #Al_Zawiya village in #Haditha #Anbar province! 🚰💧 This initiative, implemented by UNDP and supported by USAID, helped rehabilitate Al-Zawiya water complex, a vital water source for citizens. Fluctuating water levels near Haditha Dam pose significant challenges, affecting water flow and causing Al-Zawiya water complex to adjust water levels to meet increasing demand constantly. To address this issue, we rehabilitated the intake station and installed three pipe stations. This ensures an uninterrupted water supply to Al-Zawiya. Today, with clean water flowing again, over 1,000 Iraqis will benefit from improved access to water, thus helping improve their quality of life. UNDP and USAID are working together to improve infrastructure sustainability and provide clean water for all Iraqis. 🚰💧 #GlobalGoals #SDGs #SDG3 #SDG6

Iraq Joins the Singapore Convention on Mediation: A Milestone for Foreign Investment in Iraq🌍📈 In a landmark move to attract foreign investors, Iraq has officially signed the Singapore Convention on Mediation. We celebrated this significant step with a conference organized in collaboration with the National Investment Commission and supported by the European Union. 🎉🤝 Conducted under the patronage of H.E. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, the conference gathered global experts to discuss the Convention's impact on mediation and international trade. The Singapore Convention simplifies the enforcement of mediated settlement agreements, paving the way for enhanced trade and commerce between nations. 🌐⚖️ Funded by the European Union, UNDP's Anti-Corruption and Commercial Dispute Resolution Initiatives support the government in curbing corruption and bolstering foreign investment. UNDP has also been working to strengthen Iraq's legal framework for commercial dispute resolution and building the capacities of law students in Iraqi universities. 📚🛡️ #Investment #Iraq #SingaporeConvention #InternationalTrade #Mediation #UNDP #EuropeanUnion #EconomicReforms

The connection of Iraqis to their land is deep – it is in their DNA. For many rural families in the country, agriculture further underscores the deep connection between farmers and the land they cultivate. The heroes of our story hail from a farming family, where farming was passed down through generations. The children grew up alongside their parents and grandparents, who were custodians of the land, and learned traditional techniques for improving the quality of the soil, harvesting crops, and preserving the environment.🌱 Learn more about Fatima and her family story through the link: https://lnkd.in/djW5CfJq

Anah Sewing Factory Revival: and Modern Training to Drive Development. “Things were not the best when the area was liberated. The factory was exposed to destruction and devastation, and the area, in general, suffered a lot during the period of conflict with ISIL. Seeing the factory come back to life has been encouraging for all of us. Today we are proud of the completion of the first training course in the factory, where 28 people were trained in modern sewing methods” says Qudwa Hamdi, senior engineer at Anah Sewing Factory The project was implemented through UNDP’s funding facility for stabilization, in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry in #Iraq, funded by #New_Zealand. The training was also done under the supervision of Capacity Building, funded by Sida. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aZsYHW  #SDGs  #GlobalGoals  #SDG08 #SDG11  #SDG12 

Iraq has been elected to represent the Arab Group in the technical negotiations at the #Bonn Climate Change Conference. During the preparatory meetings for the upcoming #COP29, the Arab Group for Climate Change Negotiations selected two members of Iraq's permanent climate negotiating delegation as official representatives for two key negotiation topics: #ClimateChange and Gender issues - Bunker Fuel and Maritime Transport.