Oct 6, 2020

Impact of Covid-19 on the Iraqi Economy

Impact of COVID-19 on the Iraqi Economy is the second in a series of policy papers that examines the impact of the ‘dual crisis’ on Iraq; the oil crisis and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper builds on Impact of the Oil Crisis and COVID-19 on Iraq’s Fragility, published in August 2020, and focuses on the macroeconomic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the oil crisis on Iraq. It includes recommendations for stakeholders to respond to Iraq’s profound economic challenges, while ensuring continued progress toward the achievement of the SDGs.

Oct 4, 2020

Funding Facility for Stabilization Quarter II Report 2020

By the end of June 2020, the Iraqi Ministry of Health (MOH) had confirmed 49,109 cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), with 1,943 fatalities and 24,760 patients who had recovered.

Aug 10, 2020

Impact of the Oil Crisis and COVID-19 on Iraq’s Fragility

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are especially severe for people in fragile countries where health systems, government structures and social safety nets are weak. The impacts both highlight and deepen social inequalities. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has produced a fragility analysis for Iraq to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic and diminishing oil revenues affect the country’s fragility. The analysis applies a multidimensional concept of fragility based on the methodology developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This policy paper summarizes the fragility analysis to inform current and future policy decisions and strategic priorities of the Government of Iraq, the United Nations system and donor partners.

Jul 28, 2020

Funding Facility for Stabilization Quarter I Report 2020

At the end of quarter one, FFS had a total of 4,360 projects, an additional 786 projects since the close of 2019. Projects were taking place in all five liberated governorates, with the highest number of projects taking place in Ninewa, followed by Anbar, Salah al Din, Kirkuk and Diyala.

Jul 28, 2020

COVID-19 Response in Iraq Bimonthly Update - May

In line with UNDP’s Global Integrated Response and the WHO Iraq Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, UNDP Iraq launched the project “Support for the COVID-19 Response in Iraq” in April 2020.

Jul 25, 2020

Policy Brief: Conflict Assessment in Support of Efforts to Improve Local Policing in Iraq

In March-May 2020, UNDP commissioned a conflict assessment to inform its support of local policing in Iraq.