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Iraq launches business registration guide to promote formalization and decent work
Participants from government, private sector, and international partners gather for a group photo following the launch of the Business Registration Manual. held in Baghdad 2 Sep 2025

Iraq launches business registration guide to promote formalization and decent work

The guide is a practical resource for entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), offering a clear, step-by-step process to register their businesses.

Compendium of promising practices for the promotion of jobs and skills for a green economy
Vietnam_Trainees learning solar panel installation.

Best practices

Compendium of promising practices for the promotion of jobs and skills for a green economy

This Compendium presents practical examples of interventions promoting green jobs and skills for green jobs, that were supported by development partners from the G7 and the European Union (EU). Each case, demonstrating proof of impact and responding...

Strengthening the Financial Sector's Capacity to Support Green Growth and Decent Jobs in Iraq
Participants of ILO training workshop “Making Green Microfinance Work: Managing Product Diversification'' in Erbil, Iraq. 15 May 2025

Strengthening the Financial Sector's Capacity to Support Green Growth and Decent Jobs in Iraq

The ILO, with support from Italy and in partnership with ITCILO and CBI, Delivers Green Finance Training to Promote Inclusive, Sustainable Employment Opportunities

Stakeholders Discuss the National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises development Policy for Iraq
The participation of constituents, government, INGOs and UN agencies in the conference.

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.

Towards developing a national action plan to promote green business and create better and more job opportunities in Iraq: International...
A group of participants lined up to pose at an event in Baghdad, Iraq

Press Release

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...

Financial literacy for a Sustainable Future in Iraq
a group of students attending a training in a class

Press Release

Financial literacy for a Sustainable Future in Iraq

The ILO and the Central Bank of Iraq Launch the Financial Inclusion Week in Southern Iraq under the heading: “Towards Encouraging Savings to Enhance Financial Inclusion," with funding from the Government of Italy.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Southern Iraq

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Southern Iraq

At the core of entrepreneurship lies empowerment. As the world marks International Women's Day, we witness the determination of women in southern Iraq firsthand, and join them as they celebrate victories, both big and small. Through collaboration...

Green Business Guide

Green Business Guide

Businesses must incorporate principles of sustainability into their decisions to reduce their negative impacts on the environment. This comprehensive report provides practical guidance on how businesses can achieve this, and ensure profitability and...

Towards more and better employment through enhanced support to private sectors in southern Iraq – with a focus on green business
A woman pressing dates in Basra, Iraq

Project

Towards more and better employment through enhanced support to private sectors in southern Iraq – with a focus on green business

This project seeks to enhance support to private sector development and decent work creation, with a focus on green jobs.

Training of trainers on financial education to empower youth and entrepreneurs in Southern Iraq, with support from Italy.

Event

Training of trainers on financial education to empower youth and entrepreneurs in Southern Iraq, with support from Italy.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) in Iraq hosted a training that aims to equip future trainers with knowledge in financial management topics to enhance the financial skills of young people and entrepreneurs. This initiative falls under an...