Reimagining Social Assistance in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: The Vital Role of Local Organisations
The State of Social Assistance in the KRI: A System in Flux Since 2015, the social assistance system in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) has been largely inactive due to fiscal constraints, political instability, and administrative challenges – leaving vulnerable...
‘A bridge to those in need’ Frontline Provider Perspectives on the Accountability of Social Assistance in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Social assistance in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) is a complex mix of government-led social protection, declining levels of humanitarian aid, and local (often ad hoc) community-based initiatives. This paper examines the accountability of this mix of assistance...
Kurdistan Parliamentary Elections 2024: An In-Depth Critique of Electoral Metrics and Misleading Turnout Figures
Kurdistan Parliamentary Elections 2024: An In-Depth Critique of Electoral Metrics and Misleading Turnout Figures By Dana Jamil and Harem Karem As the results of the 2024 Kurdistan Parliamentary elections are parsed and debated, a glaring issue surfaces: the notable...
Published paper: Towards inclusive social assistance for marginalised people in the KRI
Marginalised people, especially those facing intersecting inequalities, are disproportionately affected by crises such as long-term conflict, forced displacement, and recurring climate shocks. Factors that exclude them more generally can also limit or prevent their...
Inclusive social assistance for marginalised people in the KRI
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) has experienced conflicts, displacement, socioeconomic shocks, and climate change effects. Marginalised people, especially those facing intersecting inequalities, are disproportionately affected. Many face unemployment, poverty, and...
The Necessity and Integrity of the KRI Parliamentary Election
This report focuses on analysing the legal and political environment surrounding the upcoming elections, scrutinizing the procedures of the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), and highlighting the adverse effects on the electoral process due to voter...
Information Disorder in the Kurdistan Region
Information Disorder in the Kurdistan Region By Harem Karem: There is a growing concern about the long-term impact of information disorder (disinformation and misinformation) in the Kurdistan Region. Manipulation of political discourse and public...
Kurdish Parties in Iraq’s Upcoming Federal Elections: New Electoral Law and Parties’ Strategies
Adapting to the new electoral law, the Iraqi Kurdish parties are pursuing various strategies to preserve their political status in the upcoming elections Mera Jasm Bakr As Iraq’s general elections slated for October 10th approach, the Kurdish political parties...
The Challenges and Opportunities Within Iraq’s Informal Economy
Policy discussions associated with Iraq’s 2021 budget bill so far ignored the challenges facing the country’s informal economy. The initial budget draft prepared by the Iraqi Finance Ministry, as well as the amendments proposed by Parliament’s Finance Committee have...
Kurdistan’s Food-Security Challenges
The Covid-19 containment measures and restrictions showed the food security weakness of Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) and Iraq, since they depend heavily on importing most of food items. The disruption in the international trade and supply chain failure may threaten...