Iraq

Less is more: Reducing water loss to improve resilience in Iraq

Originating in Turkey, the Tigris and Euphrates rivers traditionally have met the vast majority of Iraq’s water needs. Read More

Sanitation Campaigns for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Iraq

Two organizations that are part of Ninewa’s SAG, Youth of Tal Afar and Zummar Youth Council, conducted sanitation campaigns in their respective localities to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Youth of Tal Afar helped sanitize public and governmental spaces and conducted outreach campaigns to minority groups in the Ninewa… Read More

From Community Influencers to Vanguards Against an Invisible Enemy, Keeping Citizens Safe from the Coronavirus in Iraq

As the coronavirus spread to all corners of the world, Iraq was one of the first countries that implemented stringent nationwide precautionary measures. The usual government and community activities were halted, and all efforts shifted to keeping citizens safe from the deadly virus. In cities and districts, local CSOs provide… Read More

New Bidding Procedure in Iraq Speeds Up Development Undertakings

A REVISED BIDDING PROCESS AND SIMPLIFIED BIDDING DOCUMENTS FAST-TRACK DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN IRAQ Government bidding is inherently a complex undertaking. In Iraq, this complexity was more pronounced because of the ambiguous and unwieldy bidding process. No matter the size of the procurement, be they multi-million-dollar construction projects or… Read More

Iraq Governance and Performance Accountability Project (IGPA/TAKAMUL)

USAID’s Iraq Governance Performance and Accountability (IGPA, known as “Takamul” or “integration” in Arabic) project supports the Government of Iraq’s efforts to combat corruption by strengthening public financial management and tangibly improving the delivery of essential services through locally-led reform initiatives. Status: Complete Country: Iraq Key Documents: IRAQ Governance… Read More