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Five years of promoting decent work in Iraq: A journey of resilience, partnership and progress

ILO Country Coordinator for Iraq Maha Kattaa reflects of five years of ILO work to strengthen employment, social protection and economic opportunities for towards a sustainable future in Iraq.

ILO strengthens development of agricultural organizations and cooperatives in Kurdistan and Federal Iraq

From February 26 to 28, 2025 the ILO worked on strengthening agriculture and cooperative development in Kurdistan and Federal Iraq by enhancing governance, business planning, and economic sustainability.

Building Entrepreneurial Skills to Support MSMEs and Job Creation in Iraq

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Iraq by providing training to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Through the "Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB)" program,...

Iraqi Federation of Industries takes steps to strengthen private sector representation with ILO Support

Migration, Asylum, and Humanitarian Challenges: Between International Responsibility and National Commitments

"Beit Al-Hikma" in Baghdad, in collaboration with the ILO and other academic institutions, organized an international conference focused on finding sustainable solutions and community policies to govern migration and asylum issues.

BEIT project set to drive decent work and affordable housing in Iraq

The project’s first Steering Committee meeting reviewed initial progress and planned 2025 activities. The initiative promotes decent work and affordable housing in Iraq, focusing on equitable access and support for marginalized communities, with...

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First-of-Its-kind youth and women’s centre opens in Mosul, empowering communities and promoting inclusion

The centre is a collaboration between the ILO, Iraq’s Ministry of Youth and Sports, UNICEF, and the World Bank, offering skills training, sports, and inclusive opportunities for youth and women in Mosul.

ILO and Ministry of Youth and Sport Launch Job Search Club National Programme in Iraq

The programme will work to empower youth with essential job search and employability skills.

Transforming Employment in Kurdistan

ILO and MoLSA Host Job Fair and Introduce Job-Matching Platform

The initiative, funded by the EU, aims to make employment opportunities more accessible and to support employers in finding qualified local talent efficiently.

Iraq, ILO and partners launch the National Social Security Awareness Campaign

Iraq’s Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the ILO, in cooperation with the European Union, UNICEF and the World Food Programme, launch a national bloc for awareness of social security in Iraq.

National Conference Paves Pathways to Formalizing Iraq's Informal Economy

In collaboration with the Government of Iraq and with funding by the EU, the conference brought together national and international stakeholders to foster a unified approach to formalizing the country’s economy.

Second phase of the PROSPECTS partnership launches in Iraq

ILO, Iraq’s Ministry of Planning and the national partners conclude a consultative workshop on promoting decent work in public works...

This workshop was held under the "Building Inclusive and Just Transition" (BEIT) project,” funded by the European Union and aimed at stimulating decent work opportunities for youth and addressing the urgent need for affordable housing in Iraq.

Reflections on Experiences of the International Labour Organization: Towards Promoting Decent Employment for Public Works Programmes in Iraq

Mito Tsukamoto, Branch Chief of Employment Investment at the ILO, reflects on lessons, experiences, strategic focus areas and challenges in developing innovative public works programmes after attending a workshop on Promoting Decent Work in Public...

Humanitarian, development and peace actors join hands to boost decent work amidst crisis and fragility in the Arab region

The ILO and the Nexus Academy brought together stakeholders from the Arab region and beyond to boost coherence on employment and social protection amidst crisis and fragility in the Arab region, at an event funded by the Government of Sweden.

Stakeholders Discuss the National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises development Policy for Iraq

The ILO, Ministry of Planning, and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)/Italy held a joint conference to discuss the national MSMEs development policy for Iraq.

#WorldYouthSkillsDay

Supporting youths in navigating the path to employment through the Job Search Club initiative in Iraq

JSCs involve activities that help participants understand their skills and the skills demanded in the labour market.

A holistic approach needed for reforming Iraq’s pensions system in line with international labour standards

A new IMF/ILO/World Bank policy note presents an overview of the key features of the comprehensive pension reforms in Iraq, including a tax-financed social pension

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Towards developing a national action plan to promote green business and create better and more job opportunities in Iraq: International...

In a bid to combat pressing environmental issues, Iraq charted a course for a greener future by fostering green businesses and empowering women entrepreneurs. This progressive step involved working on the development of a national action plan to...

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ILO and FAO host the launch of the MENA Policy Incubator to boost social insurance for agricultural workers

International policymakers and experts gathered in Amman to tackle informality and enhance social insurance for the agricultural workforce across the region.