Delegation of the European Union to Iraq
The Localisation Expo organized by Oxfam in Erbil for the period 11-12 January 2022, with the attendance of more than 40 local and International organisations, was an excellent opportunity for the European Delegation to Iraq to present its roadmap for engagement with civil society.
The EU's development assistance in Iraq since 2003 amounts to more than EUR 1.4 billion. It is largely channelled through the Development Cooperation Instrument but also the Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis, covering a wide array of sectors. Between 2014 and 2018 there was a pronounced focus on stabilisation and basic-service provision in liberated areas following the Da’esh conflict.
This action contributes to sustainable job creation through support to private sector and human capital development (with a focus on the agriculture sector) through delivering small grants to enterprises (including agricultural ventures) in targeted communities while also supporting commercial banking capacity to deliver financial services to Small and Medium Enterprises (SME).
This action seeks to enhance the competitiveness of agriculture and related activities and improve trade policy in Iraq.
This action seeks to enhance labour governance, inspection and working conditions in Iraq, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
