UNDP is supporting the Government of Iraq to prepare, respond and recover from immediate and medium-term effects of COVID-19.
How residents of Baiji are restoring recreational facilities to build a stronger sense of community.
At a glance
UNDP supports four interlinked, inclusive and holistic development pathways. Underpinned by a resilience-based strategy that addresses the needs of the most vulnerable communities, those pathways are: Strengthened stabilization; Diversified pro-poor economic growth for sustainable livelihoods; Improved governance with accountable institutions that protect the rights of vulnerable groups and pave the way for citizen-state trust; and Decreased fragility to climate change.
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 UNDP 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
