Upcoming - assessment of economic needs in Southern Iraq (an overview)

This brief provides an overview of an assessment led by the Cash Consortium for Iraq (CCI) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) to study socio-economic vulnerability and identify opportunities for cash and market-based programs in Southern Iraq. The assessment was carried out under the framework of the "Enhancing labour governance, inspection and working conditions in response to COVID-19," a project supported by the European Union. Results will be published between April – May 2021.

Objectives:
• Provide an evidence base on level and characteristics of socio-economic vulnerability in Southern Iraq
• Identify entry points to expand cash and market-based livelihoods programming in Southern Iraq

Methodology:
• Key Informant Interviews (20-25 respondents): In-depth Interviews on
context and high growth potential prospects.
• Household Survey (960 respondents): Urban and rural coverage using
randomized sampling exploring vulnerability and economic development
factors, including food security, unemployment, and human capital.
• Enterprise Survey (100 respondents): Sampling considers the enterprises’ size and economic sector, exploring sectors with significant job-creation
potential, including food processing and construction.

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