Iraq and UN launch local regions development project

12-6-07
http://www.iraqdevelopmentprogram.org/idp/news/new1821.htm

The Iraqi government and the UN have launched local regions development project aiming at boosting the local authorities’ capabilities and Iraq's economy.

"The project, launched by the Iraqi government in cooperation with seven UN organizations, aims at boosting local authorities' capabilities in Sulaimaniya and Babel provinces as well as al-Ahwar regions to prepare a local development plan in partnership with the private sector and local societies," said a UN statement.

"The project was launched by UNESCO, WHO, UNDP, UN Human Settlements Programme, UN Projects Program, International Labor Organization (ILO) and the UN Development Fund for Women," the statement also said.

"The current stage has been financed by the European Union with $20 million through the International Reconstruction Fund Facility for Iraq (IRFFI)," the statement also noted.