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Development

Evidence, interpretation and practical implications.

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Development

ISO and UNDP launch a sustainability management standard

The 28 September launch offers a new reference for businesses and development programmes seeking to measure their contribution to sustainable development.

Briefing·2 min readSource-backed
Iraq-wideSource 28 Sept 2026
Checked 30 Sept 2026
Development

Iraq and UN partners review Sinjar recovery programme

A UN update published on 25 September links community participation with livelihoods support and plans to sustain results after the project ends.

Briefing·2 min readSource-backed
NinevehSource 25 Sept 2026
Checked 30 Sept 2026
Development

From skills training to sustained employment

Iraq’s human-capital agenda connects education, health and work. Enterprise programs can contribute by designing backward from real jobs and measuring retention.

Analysis·3 min readHistorical background
Iraq-wideSource 25 Nov 2024
Checked 22 Sept 2026
Development

Umm Qasr’s agrifood case: diversification through processing

A financed soybean-processing and storage project illustrates a different route to non-oil activity. The development question is how value reaches workers, suppliers and customers.

Analysis·3 min readHistorical background
BasraSource 13 Dec 2023
Checked 22 Sept 2026