Empowering people as business owners and community leaders.
solar PV systems in Najaf demonstrate the potential benefits of renewable energy in Iraq.
Encouraging women to develop and grow their own enterprises.
Becoming self-sustainable to ensure access to fresh food at home.
USAID has committed over US$10 million to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Iraq.
UNDP Iraq’s Social Cohesion Art Contest Winners
This spring, UNDP Iraq launched an art contest that requested submissions to communicate how people in Iraq come together using visual art, film, and written word.
What we do
Present in Iraq since 1976, UNDP is committed to supporting the Government and people of Iraq during their transition towards reconciliation, reform and stability. Our support ranges from promoting emergency livelihoods and community dialogue in districts impacted by the humanitarian crisis, to helping stabilize newly liberated areas, to providing technical assistance in support of governance reforms and decentralization.
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Exploring Innovation in Iraq
Exploring Innovation in Iraq
UNDP global Accelerator Lab network works to find radical solutions to development challenges.
About Iraq
34 million
Population
99%
of government revenue is generated by the oil sector
23%
of Iraqis live on less than US$ 2.2 a day
18%
of youth (15-24 years) are unemployed
